I feel pretty good so far, but if this is anything like my last pregnancy, I have about 2 weeks left before nausea settles in.
Symptoms so far:
• Fullness in ute • Tiny electric twinges • Restless leg syndrome, but super mild • ALL THE FEELINGS, I keep tearing up at anything related to voting today. Taking DS to school this morning, a family was standing out on the corner with their toddler holding "VOTE!" signs and it made me sooo happy and sooo emotional. • Hip pain has begun. I had this really early with DS as well.
I'm not feeling too many symptoms at the 5 week mark! I DO have extreme wolf nose and sore boobs, but the bloating has lessened and I haven't had a wave of nausea yet.... but I know it's coming. (I had HG with my first son.) How are you feeling @asupernovablizzardstorm?? (edit because I have fatty fingers )
My ute feels SUPER full. The first few days after BFP I had mild cramping but now it's really just ALWAYS being aware of my uterus. Full is a really good descriptor. Besides that, I'm more tired than usual but nothing crazy. My nipples are a tiny bit sore but really only when they brush against my bra when I put it on or off.
I have very mild symptoms, a little fatigued, burning nipples (which I have every month). Dh says Ive been moody,laughing/playing one moment then angry the next.
3W5D here. Yesterday I was super tired, but that might have been due to traveling all weekend. I'm a little tired today and felt a little queasy mid-morning. My spotting from last week is finally tapering off.
@mamahmh2 Thanks! Yes, it's definitely a good feeling. I spot frequently in my normal cycle, so I wasn't sure what to expect. My mom told me that my great-grandmother didn't know she was pregnant until her seventh month because she thought her spotting was regular light periods!
I take back what I said about my spotting tapering off. I had a wave of dark brown spotting late this afternoon, but it's slowed down. Anyone else experience on/off spotting in early pregnancy?
@hestia14 with my oldest girl I had spotting in early pregnancy. It was so scary, but she’s just fine. Especially if it is dark brown, as you described, my OB said that’s “old blood” so not as concerning. (Full disclosure, I’m not really sure where “old blood” is from or why it’s old... I was too relieved at the time to ask too many questions.)
Nausea has been kicking my ass. I have been throwing up since right at around 5 weeks. I've adjusted my eating habits a bit (small meals because my stomach apparently can't handle large ones, bland food) and haven't actually thrown up in a few days, but for the most part I'm always either ravenous, nauseous, or a little of both. I also have the full feeling going on, with occasional cramps.
I had the tiniest amount of brown-pink spotting at 5w3d, but it stopped and hasn't returned, so I'm trying not to worry about it.
6 weeks tomorrow and nausea showed up full force over the weekend. I had HG with DD so I'm foreseeing the same thing again. All food is the devil. And my boobs are killing me.
So I start to think I'm not nauseous and my boobs don't hurt, and freak out a little, and then something will brush against my chest, or I will be sent running to the bathroom as my intestines cramp AGAIN and I go "yup, there are my symptoms!"
I was having bloating which resolved. I will have sharp pains in my lower abdomen and cramping. I also will get some cramps in my upper stomach. Maybe those are has pains?! My sense of smell seems keener. No nausea or fatigue. And my breasts aren't sore. Just makes me worried for MC or ectopic.
So far I’ve been crying at everything. And I mean EVERYTHING. It’s exhaustting lol. I’ve also been experiencing some major food aversion. Everything smells terrible. I’ve been using my nausea medication and it’s helped some but it’s starting to not help so much.
I feel incredibly hormonal - crying all the time at just about anything, bloated, can't keep my attention/focus, and extra annoyed at my husband LOL Im also super crampy today, sore boobs, and a weird chest pain thing around where my bra hits under my boobs. I was certain these early symptoms meant things were looking up, but I got my results back from blood work and HCG level is 117 @ 4wks - which is low, but not crazy low. I think... going back in for another blood draw tmrw, results Friday, and praying for that number to double!
My hcg at 4 weeks and 2 days was 97 and 2 days later was 193... low! 6 weeks tomorrow and have an ultrasound scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. Wish me luck! Need it after my journey thus far w ttc and it sticking!
*TW******** Those of you with spotting, did your doc see you when you mentioned it? 5 weeks 3 days today. Totally freaking out. Have had two previous losses and can’t remember how spitting went with those.
@blond1230 the only reason my OB brought me in was because I explained the blood was RED (around week 4) but it stopped that same day and she told me she wasn’t worried about it. Have you described the color and consistency to them? If they don’t seem worried it’s a good sign, but you could always still request to go in for more blood work. Usually if it’s red and heavy enough to fill a pad, that can be an indicator of something more.
@blond1230 I didn’t go in when I’ve had spotting in any of my pregnancies but I did call and speak with my midwife for direction. There are lots of things that can cause spotting, I hope it resolved quickly for you.
@blond1230 I haven't said anything yet. I've been spotting tan/dark brown for the last 11 days now, but I'm the kind of person who spots a lot with a normal cycle. You might spot a little red immediately after a BM, too, but it should fade to tan or go away. Made it to the four week mark! My spotting is usually strongest in the morning, and this morning is the weakest it's been so far. My nipples were sore last night, but I only noticed after I took my bra off. I took my last HPT this morning and the test line was darker than the control line! Grateful for every day that passes with little "poppy seed" still here
So bloated, I can't wear my pants buttoned up. Exhausted - partly from broken sleep and mostly just hormones. Also sore boobs, and some nausea is starting right at wk6.
I am experiencing everything... Perhaps it's I'm further along than I thought (highly doubt) or twins? It's my first pregnancy and I'm 6 Wks and my first appointment is in a week. I'm experiencing all day nausea/vomiting, heartburn, weepy/extremely happy, occasional cramps, boobs are sooo sore, stuffed nose, thirsty all the time, dizzy, skin broken out, exhausted, stretching feeling in abdomen, weird dreams, restlessness, food aversions, cravings, big appetite, and strong smells trigger vomiting. 😬 Looking forward to this all improving soon.
@literatureandink During my first pregnancy a huge one slipped out in front of my ILs when I laughed. They were nice enough to pretend it never happened.
@blond1230 the only reason my OB brought me in was because I explained the blood was RED (around week 4) but it stopped that same day and she told me she wasn’t worried about it. Have you described the color and consistency to them? If they don’t seem worried it’s a good sign, but you could always still request to go in for more blood work. Usually if it’s red and heavy enough to fill a pad, that can be an indicator of something more.
Thank you! I wound up going in, I was so glad they would see me. They did a transvaginal ultrasound and said it looked like they’d expect- she saw the Yolk sac and fetal pole and looked like it was firmly implanted. She thinks maybe it was implantation bleeding but even when she did the ultrasound there wasn’t a drop of blood so I’m praying to all the heavens that was it!
@blond1230 Of course! And that's wonderful! I know that US had to ease your mind. I find my spotting is kind of coming and going, although now it's more brown when it appears so I'm trying not to put too much thought into that. OB said only to call her again if it's red, as my levels are looking normal (81 to 347 in 48 hours at week 4). Are they going to have you go back in around you 8-10 week mark still for another US? I'm jealous you got to see your little bean already. I can't wait for mine!
@mamanbebe That is very kind of them! I accidentally let a SUPER LOUD one out on my way into the office today in the elevator. Someone got in right after me. THANK GOD THERE WAS NO ODOR.
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Re: Symptoms of the Week- 11/5
Symptoms so far:
• Fullness in ute
• Tiny electric twinges
• Restless leg syndrome, but super mild
• ALL THE FEELINGS, I keep tearing up at anything related to voting today. Taking DS to school this morning, a family was standing out on the corner with their toddler holding "VOTE!" signs and it made me sooo happy and sooo emotional.
• Hip pain has begun. I had this really early with DS as well.
How are you feeling @asupernovablizzardstorm??
(edit because I have fatty fingers
, 💙💙💙💙💙💙
So far sore boobs, and extremely tired. I'm lucky to make it to 9pm. Could also just be the time change adding to that.
I had the tiniest amount of brown-pink spotting at 5w3d, but it stopped and hasn't returned, so I'm trying not to worry about it.
Those of you with spotting, did your doc see you when you mentioned it? 5 weeks 3 days today. Totally freaking out. Have had two previous losses and can’t remember how spitting went with those.
Have you described the color and consistency to them? If they don’t seem worried it’s a good sign, but you could always still request to go in for more blood work.
Usually if it’s red and heavy enough to fill a pad, that can be an indicator of something more.
Made it to the four week mark!
Grateful for every day that passes with little "poppy seed" still here