We just started trying and im overthinking every little thing in my body already haha. When do symptoms actually begin, like before missed period ya only after? curious to know ur experiences.
According to my doctor, early symptoms usually start around the 5th or 6th week of pregnancy, which is about a week or two after your missed period. This is when the hCG hormone level rises significantly in your body, leading to nausea or breast tenderness.
I started feeling metallic taste and sore breasts around the 4th week, even before my missed period! I am in my second trimester now but still get anxious about every little change. Did anyone else feel extreme fatigue very early on?
Honestly, it varies for everyone. Some of my friends felt absolutely nothing until their 8th week, while I felt super exhausted and bloated right around my missed period date. Don't compare your symptoms with others, just take a test if your period is late.
Because of my previous complications, I was hyper-aware of my body and felt mild cramping around the 4th week itself. However, early symptoms like cramping or spotting can sometimes be serious, so if you feel any sharp pain, please check with your doctor immediately.
For me, the fatigue and mild nausea started around the 5th week, and I also noticed my digestion slowing down. Since I had gestational diabetes later on, I learned how important it is to focus on balanced meals as soon as those early cravings or symptoms start.
