early signs of pregnancy?

Question

HELP! Could I be pregnant or could it just be hopefullness? I got off of my bc 2 months ago, after 4 yrs of use. My fiance & I had unprotected sex on the 10th & 12th day of my cycle. I am now only 2 days late for my period, which could very well be normal since I am not taking my bc anymore. Just in the last4 or 5 days I have been eating a lot. I never feel full & eat all day long. I have had this thicker than normal discharge that look beigish tan, or very light brown, but NO BLOOD. I am also not 1 to get headaches & have had them for a week now. I have now woken up the last couple of mornings so tired that I felt like I did not sleep a wink but I got my full 8 hours & also I have gotten sick the last 2 mornings. The last wierd symptoms is that my stomache feels so tight! I can not even stretch out because it feels like it is pulling back. I go to stand up 2 fast & I can feel my stomach pull like I have tight muscles. I have been under a lot of stress, could it just be that?

I took a test on Monday but I would have ionly been a week and a half along. I keep seeing that it is best to wait to 2 or 3 weeks, so I was going to wait until next week to take a test (both blood and urine). Also, are all of these symptoms like the tight stomache and eating constantly?

Answer 1

If you do not chart or monitor your fertility in any way, and you think you may have conceived, you should wait 19 days (or longer) after having sex to test. Why 19?! Sperm can live approximately 5 days in the proper environment; if the sperm managed to live until you popped an egg, the actual conception could have taken place several days after the sex act that got the sperm there. To make sure you're not testing too early, assume the sperm had very long lives (5 days is considered a very long sperm life) and that conception occurred then. Then allow 14 days for the embryo to implant and develop enough hCG to show up on a pregnancy test (96% of pregnant women will test positive by then.)
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Brown discharge is old blood.
Pregnancy Symptoms — Early Signs of Pregnancy
Pregnancy symptoms differ from woman to woman and pregnancy to pregnancy; however, one of the most significant pregnancy symptoms is a delayed or missed menstrual cycle. Understanding pregnancy symptoms is important because each symptom may be related to something other than pregnancy. Some women experience pregnancy symptoms within a week of conception. For other women, symptoms may develop over a few weeks or may not be present at all. Below is a listing of some of the most common pregnancy symptoms.

Implantation Bleeding:
Implantation bleeding can be one of the earliest pregnancy symptoms. About 6-12 days after conception, the embryo implants itself into the uterine wall. Some women will experience spotting as well as some cramping.

Other Explanations: Actual menstruation, altered menstruation, changes in birth control pill, infection, or abrasion from intercourse.

Delay/Difference in Menstruation:
A delayed or missed menstruation is the most common pregnancy symptom leading a woman to test for pregnancy. When you become pregnant, your next period should be missed. Many women can bleed while they are pregnant, but typically the bleeding will be shorter or lighter than a normal period. This symptom is commonly explained by other reasons. If you have been sexually active and have missed a period, it is recommended that you take a test: Find a Free Testing Center or Order my pregnancy test

Other Explanations: Excessive weight gain/loss, fatigue, hormonal problems, tension, stress, ceasing to take the birth control pill, or breast-feeding.

Swollen/Tender Breasts:
Swollen or tender breasts is a pregnancy symptom which may begin as early as 1-2 weeks after conception. Women may notice changes in their breasts; they may be tender to the touch, sore, or swollen.

Other Explanations: Hormonal imbalance, birth control pills, impending menstruation (PMS) can also cause your breasts to be swollen or tender.

Fatigue/Tiredness:
Feeling fatigued or more tired is a pregnancy symptom which can also start as early as the first week after conception.

Other Explanations: Stress, exhaustion, depression, common cold or flu, or other illnesses can also leave you feeling tired or fatigued.

Nausea/Morning Sickness:
This well-known pregnancy symptom will often show up between 2-8 weeks after conception. Some women are fortunate to not deal with morning sickness at all, while others will feel nauseous throughout most of their pregnancy.

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Other Explanations: Food poisoning, stress, or other stomach disorders can also cause you to feel queasy.

Backaches:
Lower backaches may be a symptom that occurs early in pregnancy; however, it is common to experience a dull backache throughout an entire pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Impending menstruation, stress, other back problems, and physical or mental strains.

Headaches:
The sudden rise of hormones in your body can cause you to have headaches early in pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Dehydration, caffeine withdrawal, impending menstruation, eye strain, or other ailments can be the source of frequent or chronic headaches.

Frequent Urination:
Around 6-8 weeks after conception, you may find yourself making a few extra trips to the bathroom.

Other Explanations: Urinary tract infection, diabetes, increasing liquid intake, or taking excessive diuretics.

Darkening of Areolas:
If you are pregnant, the skin around your nipples may get darker.

Other Explanations: Hormonal imbalance unrelated to pregnancy or may be a leftover effect from a previous pregnancy.

Food Cravings:
While you may not have a strong desire to eat pickles and ice cream, many women will feel cravings for certain foods when they are pregnant. This can last throughout your entire pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Poor diet, lack of a certain nutrient, stress, depression, or impending menstruation.
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Answer 2

In my experience I got the signs of a period but no blood.
I took a test and it was positive after my period did not come at the expected time, making me officially four weeks pregnant, I guess the "text book case"
Your symptoms do sound similar to mine though. I had the tightness in my stomach and the nausea plus cramps and no blood. I did not even have a spot of blood until my daughter was born. Moodiness and tearfulness are common. That was one of the first signs for me alongside the delayed period off course
I would test again in a few days :)

Answer 3

Sounds like it's a distinct possiblity. Invest in a pregnancy test and check it out.

Answer 4

You could be pregnant, there are tests that detect the pregnancy hormone early, I suggest you get one of those. Good luck.

Answer 5

what could i say ah.....
the early signs of pregnancy in my opinion is that u will get angray fast.. and won't fell like eating..but i think that u worried to much my be that causes u tothink that u are pregnant..but fot saver way better to go and do check up ..ok and take care..hopr that i have help you ........

Answer 6

You must be pregnant! Get a home preg kit (urine test) and check it.

Good luck!

Answer 7

you definetly could be go get a test at the drug store they are 99.9% accurate...my wife knew she was preggo from one of those two weeks into it