Sharada Iyer

Sore breasts, feeling super tired, and missing your periods are the main clues! But don't stress too much trying to guess. Just wait a couple of days and do a quick home test, it takes 2 minutes.

Sleep as much as you can now, trust me! Once your baby becomes a toddler, you will miss these quiet afternoons, so enjoy this peaceful time without guilt.

I am still trying to conceive and was reading about how our bodies change. It's so reassuring to know that we don't start gaining weight immediately, as I was a bit worried about how I would manage the sudden changes.

When I was dealing with my gestational diabetes later, I realized how important tracking is. Even in the beginning, I got a false negative because I tested too early. My doctor advised to wait at least 4-5 days after a missed period for an accurate result.

Oh babe, it usually starts super early, like even before you miss your period! Mine got so sore and heavy by week 5 itself, it was crazy. Don't stress too much about when it happens though, every body reacts differently to these hormones.