As a newly pregnant mama, I know what it’s like to be stuck in the middle of the two week wait and constantly wondering what the first signs of pregnancy are and if you’re experiencing them.  You find yourself Googling “early pregnancy symptoms” or “pregnancy symptoms before your missed period”.  You catch yourself wondering if every cramp, headache, or yawn could mean that you are, in fact, pregnant.

One of the most frustrating (and amazing) things about pregnancy is that no two are the same.  Pregnancy symptoms vary from woman to woman and pregnancy to pregnancy.  Even if you’ve been pregnant before, a new pregnancy can mean a whole new set of symptoms.  Because every woman is different, and we don’t all experience the typical symptoms like nausea and tender breasts, I decided to reach out to my favorite group of moms and compile a list of their very first signs of pregnancy.

40+ Moms Share their First Signs of Pregnancy

Early Pregnancy Aches, Pains, and Discomforts

“Sharp pains in my boobs” – Anna

“Before I knew I was pregnant, my boobs started to get incredibly sensitive and I would get nauseous every time I smelled anything strong like garlic or coffee.” – Elizabeth

“My nipples tingled. It was weird.” – Emily

“My boobs were big and heavy and painful.” – Tia

“Boob pain and night sickness. I never got morning sickness but every night I’d feel nauseous.” – Myranda

“I could lay down on my stomach and feel a little knot that wasn’t there before.” – Krista

“I had pelvic pain that I’ve never experienced before. That gave me the clue I was pregnant before I could take a test.” – Molly

“A specific pelvic pain.” – Kylie

“Sensitive nipples.” – Samantha

“My give away is heat. I cannot stand to be touched because I feel like my body goes up 50 degrees.” – Marie

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Food Aversions, Cravings, and Smell Sensitivities

“With my first I had no clue until I missed my period. With this pregnancy, I knew immediately when I couldn’t eat meatballs (and I’m a meatball freak).” – Kim

“I felt queasy, which was unusual for me.” – Gelleen

“I NEEDED a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup more than I have ever needed anything before in my life.” – Richelle

“I threw up cooking hot dogs.” – Sherry

“The smell of raw chicken was unbearable.” – Margo

“Cravings for citrus.” – Aileen

“With my first I was having intense sugar cravings – slushees and teddy grahams with funfetti icing.” – Rachael

“Coffee didn’t taste good.” – Heather

“I couldn’t eat anything other than chicken nuggets before I could even show positive on a test.” – Jennifer

“The smell of my pear soap made me want to vomit.” – Sarah

“All I wanted was salty food and snacks.” – Shannon

Dizziness, Breathlessness, and Clumsiness 

“I started dropping things ALL THE TIME. I found out that it’s really common and happens to a lot of women throughout their pregnancies.” – Mary

“I lost all peripheral vision in my eyes! It was just for a few minutes but I was also feeling a little weird, and took a test to rule it out.  Boy that was a surprise!  Upon research, losing vision like that is a sign of dehydration.” – Stephanie

“Both times my very first signs were breathlessness. I thought to take a pregnancy test the second time when I was running out of breath reading my son his bed time story.” – Lauren

“With all four of my kids it was dizziness! I would get these moments where I would get so dizzy I’d feel like I was going to pass out.” – Tiffa

“Ran into a wall on the way to the bathroom.” – Erin

“For me it was flightiness and feeling like I had lost my mind.  My coworkers told me I probably had “baby brain” and that’s when I realized they might be right!” – Patricia

“With my first I got motion sickness on the bus to class.  I never get motion sickness in cars!” – Richelle

Nausea and Exhaustion

“I had nausea every morning and was tired all the time.” – Cathy

“Starving and nauseous at the same time.” – Deanna

“I woke up one day and just didn’t want to get out of bed. Like extreme exhaustion.  I slept on and off for the whole day, had a glass of wine that evening, and no sooner did I finish the glass, it came right back up.  I knew right then.” – Brittany

“Super tired and bad acid reflux during the day.” – Nicole

“With my first I was exhausted and greasy (hair and face). I normally wash my hair every other day, but I was needing to wash it daily.” – Katie

Heartburn, Indigestion, and Gas

“Heartburn!” – Brittany

“Indigestion. I never had it until I got pregnant so as soon as I got it while lying in bed I knew I was pregnant.  I had it every day, all day, until a minute after I delivered.” – Miranda

“Bad gas” – Courtney

“My bowel movements smelled different.” – Kaela

“Gas, nausea, stuffy nose, lower back ache, insomnia.” – Kaleigh

Raging Hormones

“I was CRAZY. Super mean to everyone and tired.” – Rebecca

“I was crying all the time and had aversions to food.” – Julie

“I was more moody than I get on my period and all I wanted was salty foods and snacks.” – Shannon

“I was super irriatated with everyone and every thing!” Juli

“I was a HUGE b*tch.  I recognized it was happening but couldn’t help it.” – Mary

A Mother’s Intuition

“I had an intuition and it hurt on one side during sex.” – Melissa

“I had an intuition. Plus I was starving and my boobs were aching.” – Shannon

“I just knew both times.” – Chelsea

For all the mamas who are driving themselves crazy wondering if this is the month they’ve conceived, just know that every pregnancy isn’t textbook.  You may never experience nausea, you may be full of energy, and you might not feel anything at all.  Not every mom experiences typical pregnancy symptoms and that’s completely okay!  All you can do is listen to your body, take care of yourself, and do your best to survive the dreaded two week wait!

DISCLOSURE: Coffee and Coos is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. Always consult your doctor for medical advice.

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