Fatigue is also a common early sign. Your body is going through a lot of hormonal changes and is working hard to support the developing embryo. So, you might feel extremely tired even without doing much. For example, I knew a woman who used to be very active but during her early pregnancy, she could barely stay awake past 8 pm.
Well, in a real story, a woman experienced nausea as an early pregnancy symptom. It wasn't just in the mornings but could hit her at any time of the day. Some women also report changes in appetite. For instance, my cousin suddenly had a craving for pickles and ice cream early in her pregnancy. And mood swings are also quite common. There was this woman who would go from being really happy to crying in a matter of minutes during the early days of her pregnancy.
Food cravings or aversions can be early signs. Some women suddenly have a strong desire for certain foods like pickles or ice cream. And some can't stand the smell or taste of foods they used to like. This is all related to the hormonal shifts in the body. There was a woman who used to love coffee but during her early pregnancy, she couldn't even stand the smell of it.
I heard a story about a woman who noticed very early signs of pregnancy. Her breasts were tender and she had some light spotting which made her suspect something. She went to the doctor right away. The doctor confirmed the pregnancy through a blood test. She was both excited and scared because it was her first time. She started reading all kinds of pregnancy books to educate herself.
In real early pregnancy stories, many women experience a missed period as an early sign. But it's not always that straightforward. Some might have a very light period that is different from their normal one. There can also be food aversions. For example, a woman who loved coffee might suddenly not be able to stand the smell or taste of it. And urinary frequency is also common. The body is going through so many hormonal changes during early pregnancy that it affects various aspects of a woman's daily life.
A colleague of mine found out she was pregnant early on. She was always so tired that she once fell asleep during a meeting at work. Everyone thought she was just being rude at first, but then she announced her pregnancy and everyone understood. It was quite a humorous situation as she was usually so professional.
There was a woman who felt dizzy a lot in the early days of her pregnancy. She had to sit down often. In some real stories, women notice a change in their basal body temperature. They might notice it's a bit higher than normal. And then there's the feeling of abdominal bloating. One pregnant lady said she felt like she was constantly puffed up, like she had eaten a huge meal all the time in the early pregnancy.
One success story is my friend. She noticed very early on that her breasts were tender and swollen, which is a common early sign. Also, she felt unusually tired all the time. It turned out she was pregnant. Another sign she had was a missed period, of course. And she had some mild cramping in her lower abdomen in the early days.
Yes, there are. Some women experience bleeding in early pregnancy but still have a successful pregnancy. This can be due to implantation bleeding, which is normal. My friend had light bleeding in her early pregnancy. She was worried at first, but after seeing the doctor and getting proper care, she had a healthy baby in the end.
I had brown spotting in early pregnancy too. It was really scary at first. But I just took it easy, rested a lot, and followed my doctor's advice. I avoided strenuous activities and made sure to stay hydrated. And in the end, I had a healthy baby. So don't panic right away if you experience this.