Most women have searched the internet for “earliest pregnancy signs” at
least once (or a dozen times). While trying for my son, I practically
had the main symptoms memorized.
There were quite a few strange pregnancy symptoms that I came across
while researching and looking through mom groups on Facebook. And now that I’ve been pregnant twice, I’ve experienced some weird symptoms of my own.
Some of them should have tipped me off that there was bun in the oven,
but I’ll be honest – with my first pregnancy, it went straight over my
head! It wasn’t until I got a positive pregnancy test that I put two and two together.
Today I thought I’d share some of the weird very early pregnancy
symptoms that can happen immediately in the first week. These symptoms
and signs can show themselves anytime after conception, so if you think
you might be pregnant, look over this list. You would be surprised what
our bodies can go through during pregnancy, even in those early days!
EARLY SIGNS OF PREGNANCY 1ST WEEK (WHAT I EXPERIENCED)
Keep scrolling to see the master list of weird early pregnancy symptoms. This
section recounts the totally weird symptoms that I experienced with
both of my pregnancies before I missed my period or got a positive
pregnancy test.
FIRST PREGNANCY
My first pregnancy was partly planned, partly a surprise. My husband and
I were engaged and essentially stopped being careful, but I wasn’t
exactly tracking my cycle either. There was a point where we started
wondering if something was “wrong” so we didn’t focus on timing. We
figured it would happen when it was meant to happen.
Well nine months in, it finally happened! I noticed a few strange
symptoms very early on that should have tipped me off, but they didn’t. I
shrugged them off. Once I took a pregnancy test on the day of my
expected period (simply out of curiosity I might add), it all made
sense.
This was my pregnancy with my sweet boy, Marshall, for those of you that are curious about gender.
Here are the weird early symptoms that I missed in the first 3 weeks of my pregnancy:
Bleeding Gums While Brushing Teeth
- Leaking Breasts (yeah, I know… I don’t know how that didn’t tip me off either. It was in my Montgomery tubercles)
- Heartburn and GERD (which I had never experienced before)
- Mood Swings (like, severe mood swings, y’all)
- An Extraordinary Urge To Clean, Save Money, and Get Our Lives Together (It was strong!)
I also experienced extremely sore breasts, but that’s common, and can
also be explained away as PMS. These were, in my opinion, uncommon
pregnancy symptoms to experience in the first month, before I even
missed my period.
SECOND PREGNANCY
My second pregnancy was planned as well. In fact, it was done with much
more purpose. It took exactly one and a half weeks of “trying” for me to
get pregnant with Miss Madelyn. And I just knew I was pregnant.
Being a few years older, and having had a baby before, I felt much more in tune with my body and my cycle.
While I know that the first signs of pregnancy can vary vastly with each child,
I couldn’t believe it once it was actually happening. Even though I was
certain I was pregnant, these symptoms still threw me for a loop.
Here are the early signs of pregnancy that I experienced with my second pregnancy:
- Cramping (But somehow I knew they weren’t period cramps. They were stronger.)
- Hot Flashes
- Acne (Generally I don’t get acne.)
- Darker Nipples
- Total and Complete “Mom Brain” (I’m not joking. There was one day in particular, about 5 days before my positive pregnancy test, where I couldn’t remember things I had just asked my husband. I asked him the same questions several times, felt lost and confused, and like I was in a haze.)
- I Just Felt “Different”
With this pregnancy, I was able to take an early pregnancy test and get
positive results. I was only 3 weeks pregnant when I got a faint
positive with my favorite pregnancy tests. (Seriously,
these are a lifesaver and I recommend them to everyone I know that’s
trying to conceive, breastfeeding, or experiencing irregular periods.
They’re so cheap and buying in bulk is the way to go.)
WEIRD EARLY PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS YOU CAN EXPERIENCE BEFORE MISSED PERIOD
Here
is the full list of unusual early pregnancy symptoms that you might
miss. These can all be experienced immediately after conception,
depending on the person.25. NOSEBLEEDS
While not totally uncommon, it is pretty strange, isn’t it? Some women
experience nosebleeds due to the increased blood volume, even in early
pregnancy.
24. FEELING HOT?
Your basal body temperature rises right after conception, sometimes well
before you’re able to get a positive pregnancy test. You may also
experience hot flashes!
23. CONSTIPATION
Yeah, as if pregnancy wasn’t fun enough, Mother Nature felt like
throwing in a little constipation too. This can happen as soon as
progesterone levels increase, so yes. Very early.
22. IMPLANTATION BLEEDING
Okay, everyone has heard of implantation bleeding. The thing is it’s
often mistaken for a light period, especially when someone isn’t paying
very much attention to their body. If you’re not paranoid about being
pregnant, you might not notice the fact that the bleeding is sparse and
inconsistent.
This symptom definitely makes it hard to tell if you’re pregnant or not sometimes.
21. DIZZINESS
Did you forget to eat breakfast, or are you pregnant? Dizziness is often
shrugged off as simple dehydration, exhaustion, or hunger. But it can
actually be a very early sign of pregnancy!
20. HEADACHES
Who would have guessed that headaches could be an early sign of
pregnancy? They can occur at any point in pregnancy, but they’re most
common in the first and third trimesters. It may be a big tip off if you
don’t usually have headaches, but for those who suffer from them often,
it could go completely unnoticed.
19. CRAMPING
Have you ever noticed that most early signs of pregnancy could also be
just be Aunt Flo about to make her monthly visit? That’s super
convenient, right?
What’s worse is it can feel similar to period cramps. For me, it felt
very different. I had pretty bad cramping during what I assume was the
time of implantation, and it made me feel a little nauseous and sick as
well. But every woman is different, and it may be mistaken for period
cramps.
18. CHANGE IN VAGINAL DISCHARGE
Vaginal discharge changes throughout your cycle, so this symptom can be
easy to miss. Is it a normal change, or a sign of pregnancy? It’s hard
to say. Sometimes it can take on a cloudy, thick appearance after
conception, but only those who are on top of checking themselves and
paying close attention will catch it.
17. STUFFY NOSE
If you thought nosebleeds were weird, how about a stuffy nose? The
increase in mucous production doesn’t just happen “down there.” It can
affect your sinuses as well.
16. COLD OR FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS
Many women claim to have cold or flu-like symptoms in the first
trimester. I certainly experienced them briefly with my second
pregnancy, and it was well before I was able to get a positive pregnancy
test. In fact, it was just a few days after ovulation.
15. BLEEDING GUMS
Your blood volume increases while pregnant, and it happens pretty quick!
One of the first signs of pregnancy that women experience is bleeding
gums while brushing their teeth.
14. LEAKY BOOBS
Yes, your boobs get the memo long before you’re able to get a positive
pregnancy test. They don’t waste any time! They’ll start preparing for
your baby from the get-go. But remember – if you never leak or feel
“full” during pregnancy, that’s not an indication that you’re going to
struggle to breastfeed. Every pregnancy is different, and your milk
won’t come in until your baby is a couple of days old.
13. FOOD AVERSIONS
We all know nausea is a common symptom in the first trimester of
pregnancy, and along with that sometimes comes aversions to specific
foods. Whether it’s the smell or just the thought, there may be some
dishes that you used to love that suddenly make your stomach turn!
12. ACNE
We always hear about women “glowing” during their pregnancy, but not all
of us are that lucky. And for many of us, that pregnant glow isn’t
going to show until the second trimester (if at all).
Some women experience acne due to all of the hormonal changes going on in your body in early pregnancy.
11. PREGNANCY BRAIN
Pregnancy brain can strike super early. Take it from me! I experienced
it almost a week before I was able to get an accurate pregnancy test
reading. As I mentioned above, I felt flustered, confused, and just
“off”. I kept forgetting what I was doing and asked my husband the same
questions over and over.
10. DARKER NIPPLES
Surely you’ve heard that your nipples can get darker during pregnancy,
but did you know it can happen immediately? Many women experience dark
nipples before their missed period.
9. EXTREME EXHAUSTION
Do you feel yourself getting tired at 8pm when you usually stay up until
11? Do you feel like taking a nap after lunch? If you’re feeling
unreasonably tired, you very well may be pregnant!
8. VIVID DREAMS
No one knows why women experience strange and vivid dreams while pregnant, but it happens!
7. TINGLY BREASTS
We’ve all heard of breasts becoming sore or tender, or even feeling full
during pregnancy. But have you heard of them feeling tingly? Yeah,
tingly breasts are an early sign of pregnancy.
6. FLATULENCE
Yes, and the best combination is when you are also constipated. There’s a reason pregnant women are cranky.
5. METAL TASTE
If it feels like you have a mouthful of pennies, it can actually be a
sign of an underlying health issue. Or, pregnancy! The influx in
hormones throws your body off, and it even affects your tastebuds!
4. MOOD SWINGS
While mood swings aren’t really weird or unknown, they can go unnoticed.
After all, for the woman experiencing them, their feelings seem
completely valid. When I’ve lost my temper on my husband over something
dumb while pregnant, I didn’t always think about how crazy I was acting
until later.
3. GOOD OL’ HEARTBURN
Yes, just like me, you may experience heartburn for the very first time
while pregnant. For me, it happened well before I missed my period.
Don’t overlook this symptom like I did! It usually happens to pregnant
women because of the surge in progesterone irritating your stomach.
2. CHANGES IN THE TASTE OF YOUR BREASTMILK
Strangely enough, pregnancy can alter the taste of your breastmilk. If
you have a baby or toddler currently nursing still, and they suddenly
seem to have an aversion to your breastmilk, it may be due to pregnancy!
Talk about weird!
1. FEELING “DIFFERENT”
Some women describe feeling “different” as soon as conception takes place. This means, before things really even start rolling, they feel an indescribable emotional shift. I wish I could break it down for you, but no one understands it.
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