by Amazing Creations

Created on: September 05, 2010

Finding out you are pregnant is the first of many memorable moments in a pregnancy. Perhaps you have been trying to conceive for a while, or just recently started. Either way there are some sure signs to tell if there is a bun in the oven! Some women even say they can tell immediately after intercourse!

While each woman and each body is different, the change in hormone levels produce similar ailments for many pregnant women. Morning sickness is the tern used for the nausea and vomiting common during the early months of pregnancy. Morning sickness can occur anytime of the day or night, not just in the morning! The restaurant that once smelled or the most aromatic smells ever may send you running for the bathroom with just one whiff.

Of course a missed menstrual cycle is another sign of pregnancy. If your periods are regular and more than 28 days have passed since a cycle, head to the drug store and pick up an EPT test at your earliest time. Missing a period  is often the first indication of pregnancy. Some women may even experience the bloating and cramping as if their period were about to come. 

Does getting up in the morning feel almost as hard as climbing Mt.Everest? Are you tiring easier than usual? Feeling both the need for extra sleep and fatigue are pregnancy indicators.  As the baby is forming and making way, more calories are burnt, requiring the need for the extra rest. You may also find yourself with a permanent spot in the ladies room as the baby presses down on the bladder. All of the occurrences signal a baby is on board!

Until today, the thought of peanut butter and bananas was enough to ruin dinner; yet you had 2 for lunch and can not get the urge for another out of your mind. Cravings are normal throughout pregnancy, and during the first few months, you will find yourself eating to replace the calories.

Mood swings are another early sign of pregnancy. You will be emotional, mad, sad, and happy all at the same time. Your 4 year old cartoons will make you cry, and the need for extra attention will be high. Prepare those around you. Mood swings too shall pass.

Not all women experience all of the symptoms. though many will. Even just one or two of these signs are pretty good indicators you are pregnant! It is important to find out if you are pregnant as soon as possible to ensure the best care for both you and baby.

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