My own pregnancy took us by surprise. Having never been pregnant before, I expected the typical morning-barf-in-a-toilet scenario to alert me of a new baby. That never came. Instead, I had to rely on something else that never came – my period.
The pregnancy of Little Jack was confirmed when I was 4 weeks LMP and 1 week late. Outside of the growingly tender partsundermytshirt, I felt perfectly fine. In fact, for my entire first trimester (when most symtoms are acutely experienced), tenderness and tiredness were my only true pregnancy reminders (and the tenderness even dissappeared by my 12th week). No nausea, no vomiting…nothing. It wasn’t until my 4th month that I started picking up the more common symptoms of food cravings and light-headedness.
During this time, I read everything possible to try to convince myself that I wasn’t delusional, and that ”Why yes, Lisa, there is a baby”. All I discovered was the many symptoms of pregnancy that I was not having. Of course, it’s true that every woman is different – some experience a few symptoms, others experience a lot – and there really is no “normal” pregnancy…..so I knew mentally that I didn’t have anything to really worry about. But emotionally, I often wished for more normal pregnancy signs. Thankfully, a lack of these symptoms had no bearing on the health of my baby.
Here is a listing of what I learned during that verylonglong first trimester of pregnancy:
Top 25 Signs of Pregnancy
- Missing Cycle Flow
- Implantation Bleeding
- Swollen / Tender Breasts
- Tiredness / Unusual Fatigue
- Lower Backaches
- Chronic Headaches
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Food Aversions
- Food Cravings
- Constipation
- Darkening Nipples
- Mood Swings
- Constipation
- Light-headedness
- Dizzyness
- Higher Basal Body Temperature
- Heartburn
- Nasal Problems
- High Vaginal Discharge & Infections
- Changes in Taste
- Changes in Smell
- Food / Smell Sensitivity
- Bloating
- “Mask of Pregnancy” (aka. Melasma or Chloasma)
…of course, though, the best sign is a positive pregnancy test. I outta know – I took 3! 
It is interesting to note that although a missed period, although the most popular symptom, does not always mean a pregnancy. Many of these symptoms above can also be indicators of a more serious condition (more serious than being pregnant!) so if you’re experiencing a combination of these – or if you do suspect you are pregnant – you should get thyself to thy doctor immediately! Early pre-natal care is the best way to show your future child that you truly care about him or her.
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What a sweet website for your baby Jack.
My little boy is not so little anymore – he is now 13 and it has flown by, let me tell you. Blogging was not around back then, but I would have loved to have had a place to write about my pregnancy and keep others in touch with what was going on. Thanks for stopping by my blog and congratulations on your sweet baby on the way. 
hi there, i dont no where 2 start really.
iv been feeling very pregnant for weeks now and so i did a few tests but came out negative,but unlike normal i couldnt shake it off an have a feeling deep down i am sounds strange considerin negative tests so i did another this came out positive but extremely faint! i then bought 2 clea blue tests which say positive, iv been very moody the past few wks and also extremely tired, my boobs were a little tender but they feel ok now, i did have a period however i am on the pill and so would create the false period anyway,my belly looks bigger than normal however is not hard,i keep feeling twitches in my stomach all the time and have been eating far more than usual then feeling sick after wards and its making me feel obsessed does any 1 have any ideas? x
I don’t know if I’m pregnant, I don’t even know if I had unprotected sex. I’m 16 and went to a wild party where I can’t remember hours of what happened and ended up in the centre of town. I am nearly 2 weeks over due for my cycle, I have heartburn, slight cramps and tiredness. Could I be pregs?
I am 18 yrs old I was on birth control since i was 16. I got off it in June. well as soon as i got off it i did not get my period for 6 months. finally december 25 08 i got it. and agin the 30th in jan. im supposed to get it the 7th of march 2009, but i feel like im pregnant i am always feeling like im going to puke and i have back aches. can i be preg?
Me n my bf had unprotected sex monday nd afta 2days ive been feeling nauseous,tired nd been getting lower backaches,could i be pregnant? I would reali want 2knw,im 15yearz old n my bf is 17 he said if im pregnant i should go 4an abortion,should i?
i am 16 and i think im preg, i fished my period on the 9th of april and i had sex that day and my ex bf cummed in me.. and i odnt really feel any different .. but i have cheaking out the sytoms
your addavise is really goood uve helped me heaps.
and so far ive had..
Heartburn
Darkening Nipples
Light-headedness
Dizzyness
High Vaginal Discharge
im freaking out becuase my dad will kick me out, you please get back to me as soon as you can thanks (:
xo