Scout Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I was wondering if anyone who has ever been pregnant experienced PMS-like symptoms in the first month and/or trimester...cramps that are similar to menstrual cramps, sore breasts, etc. Where it feels like you're going to get your period any minute but you never do. Link to comment
pregnantkitty_1985 Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Well I've never been pregnant but I've heard from a lot of people that a lot of them experience PMS like symptoms, which actually turn out to be pregnancy symptoms. If you are pregnant Scout, congratulations. Link to comment
RayKay Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Many of them are very similar; it is also why people often mistake PMS for pregnancy, and vice versa! It is all due to the increasing hormone levels in pregnancy that cause those tender breasts, water retention (bloating) and so on. They are generally more severe first trimester, and then fade away as that initial hormone spike recedes. Link to comment
caro33 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I had the same question a couple of weeks ago and did a mega search on the internet, as well as going to the doctor. Short answer, yes. Sore nipples in particular, weariness, sadness, bloating etc. I found this link useful link removed Link to comment
Mythical_Suicide Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Yes! My first symptoms of pregnancy besides ofcourse the morning sickness was sore breast, PMS like cramping and the normal feeling bloated. Link to comment
BornToResist Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Yeap, I felt pretty PMS-y plus flu like symptoms. I was very moody and my breasts weren't more sore than my usual monthly soreness...everything was pretty similar. I got that "implantation bleeding" and thought my period was starting. Link to comment
Dilly Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I felt very irritable (more than with normal PMS) during the week I was due for my period and for a sustained period thereafter. Any news Scout? Link to comment
Scout Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 Hi, everyone...thanks for your feedback. It's a bit of a comfort, and Caro, that link you provided had some helpful info, too. I have an appointment at a clinic tomorrow to get confirmation if I'm pregnant or not. To be honest, I'm worried. Because this PMS-y feeling has been going on the entire month of January. Is it normal to have that kind of cramping for such an extended amount of time? It doesn't hurt, but it's uncomfortable. Link to comment
marijo2480 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I found out I was pregnant when I was just two weeks along. I was cramping really bad, and could've sworn my period was ready to start! Soon after I discovered I was pregnant, the breast soreness began, along with fatigue/tiredness, and some bloating. I never experienced implemantation bleeding, but I guess it's different for everyone. Be prepared to feel this way the entire first trimester. I'm into my second trimester, and have yet to feel less fatigued, but I no longer have the soreness in my breast though, and no more bloating (just a growing belly)! Congrats! Link to comment
Scout Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 It's probably too soon for official congrats. We'll see on Wednesday. But it's kind of a relief to know I'm not the only one experiencing this. How long did your cramping last, marijo? Also, what about nausea? At what point, if any, did that set in? Link to comment
Ellie2006 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Scout, I will then reserve my official congrats till Wednesday. Hope you're feeling well and I do hope the doctor has good news for you! Take care of yourself! Link to comment
rocio Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 The cramping was different for me. The cramp would last for maybe 10-30 seconds, and then go away. It would be sudden and sharp. For example, I would stand up and the cramp would come upon me so suddenly I would have to sit back down again. Generally with my period, a cramp will start out weak, then get stronger. And it would last for several hours. My nausea started about a week before my missed period. To know whether the nausea is pregnancy-related, analyze how it responds to your eating. It should be worst when you've missed a meal. Eating may not be appealing, but you will feel better after you've eaten. Link to comment
ReadyorNot Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I've been feeling like my period is about to come any minute and had cramping as well for almost two weeks. My husband and I HAVE been trying but I had some light brown spotting today so I am assuming I am not pregnant this month. Link to comment
Mythical_Suicide Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Readyornot, the light brown spotting could very well be inplantation bleeding. Atleast I hope it is for you guys! Good Luck on the baby making, sending tons of Baby Dust your way! Link to comment
rocio Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I can't wait to hear your results, Scout! Link to comment
Dilly Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I can't wait to hear your results, Scout! Feeling the same! Link to comment
Dilly Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 The suspense is killing me. Wondering if the news is good and your time away is due to phonecalls and excitement. Link to comment
Scout Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share Posted January 31, 2007 Sorry, ladies! But I did just get back from the clinic, and the results are positive! (Also, I had taken two hpt last weekend that were positive.) I'm only six weeks along, so maybe I shouldn't be revealing any of this yet, but...oh well! Link to comment
Ellie2006 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 CONGRATULATIONS, SCOUT!!!!! I am so happy for you! Any cravings yet? Link to comment
Scout Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 Any cravings yet? Actually, for more healthful food! Which is odd, because typically I'm a carb and sugar maniac. But I've been wanting lots of oranges lately, and I've also been eating tomato & avocado sandwhiches on wheat bread with mustard. I'm sure this low-cal craving won't last, and soon I'll be hankering for straight Wesson oil, lol. Link to comment
jengh Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 ohhh! Congratulations!!!!! Link to comment
southerngirl Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Congratulations!! Thats great news!! Link to comment
Batya33 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Sorry, ladies! But I did just get back from the clinic, and the results are positive! (Also, I had taken two hpt last weekend that were positive.) I'm only six weeks along, so maybe I shouldn't be revealing any of this yet, but...oh well! Best wishes! In my culture it is the custom never to say congratulations until the baby is born, so . .. . . best wishes!! Link to comment
ReadyorNot Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Congrats Scout!!!!!! Im so happy for you!!!! I really thought maybe I did have implantation bleeding and just ovulated later then I should have, but I got my period today. My husband and I are really disappointed.. .we really thought we could be pregnant this month... Oh well.. it was our first month trying.... Link to comment
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