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strange dream

I had a weird dream a few weeks ago-a newborn laying in a basket of yarn (alpaca yarn) and brushed it off. Well last night i had the same dream but it was sock yarn this time. Told my fiance and while we out at the store we picked up a test and came home and took it. It was positive.
—Guest Sarah

Breasts!

Breasts were super heavy, sore and sensitive. Was 2 days late and no PMS craps. Very happy
—Guest SWeets

My Son Told Me

I had already been a bit cranky and my body was very sore. I was also perspiring a lot. I just thought it was PMS because I was close to my period. During a conversation with my kids, my son tells me, "You have another one baby in your tummy" (he is 2). I said no way, but then my period didn't show up so I guess "Yes Way!"
—Guest adrienne

first time

42yrs old trying for 4th child, youngest 9 just gone all broody, had Mirena coil in for 8 year and had removed. Decided would like a girl after 3 boys so according to chinese birth chart conception in August should do it! 4 days before period due breasts very tender, did early test, very faint positive hardly noticeable, 24 hours later, darker but still faint positive. Hoping for full term pregnancy and a girl would be nice! baby dust to all. x
—Guest fortysomething

My Puppy Deo !!!

We were not exactly trying, but not preventing it either,but when my 10 months old puppy started cuddling with me more than before, and not separating from me, not even for a second, always by my side, I started thinking about a possibility. So, I checked some online sites about dogs, and it just kept on confirming what I already thought. So, I did the pregnancy test, and it was sure positive!!!
—Guest Maya

Over emotional

A week and a half before my period was due I had a milo and it tasted off. Metellic tasting. Same thing next day but with a coffee. I thought na.... too early for signs! Then on the next sunday I over reacted to a situation and said to a friend, man I only react like this when Im pregnant! I did two texts, both negative so did a really sesitive 'first response' test and sure enough pregnant! Still wasnt due for period! Blood tests have confirmed. Due mid April
—Guest Ngaire

Felt "different"

I took the test because I felt "different." Mood swings that bordered depression, excessive worry, extreme forgetfulness and fogginess, fatigue, slight queasiness, and feeling bloated. Normally have slightly irregular cycles, but didn't feel I could blame it on that when I missed it this time... Sure enough... +
—Guest Marie

2 outta 4

So I had a feeling I could be prego, and when my 3 y/o daughter came up to me and told me out of the blue that there was a baby in my tummy that would come out and shake hands with my 1y/o son, I went straight out and bought the test. It was positive. :)
—Guest Mammax4

OMG!!

We have been TTC for 2 years. I don't remember having my period last month, so took a test and WooT positive.
—Guest Jen

gut feeling

Well....I somehow knew even though it wasn't planned. Started to feel tired and faint. Thought it was the hot weather. Had a gut feeling. Felt like i was getting little signs. Random book in the house with bookmark that i never have used. Page talking about having a baby. Waited until a week before my next period. This was when my breasts were sorer than normal. Had a not so normal discharge and just knew. sure enough waaah-laa.
—Guest Stephanie

I had a funny feeling

I took a test the day before my period was due. I was really tired and my poor boobs were sooo sore. I know it sounds strange but I just felt different. We werent trying at all, but it came back positive!!! we are due on 6th April!
—Guest Rachel D

i told you so

I had a feeling when I started to have a little queezy feeling, but had an appt with my OB for about a week out. I should have started on a Friday and it just never came. Wednesday at my appt, i took a test and my DR said it was Negative, so I was over it. Checkin out the nurse came back and said she had to do blood work, i asked why and she said the test was positive on second look but didnt mean anything. Next day they called and said, "yes, you are (pregnant)" I said " I told you so"!! My daughter had her first birthday 2 days before I found out!
—Guest ashley

Was going out that weekend

My husband and I were not trying, but we were also not preventing anything. About a week and a half before my expected period (about 5 days post conception) My breasts were really tender and then about 2 days later I noticed that the veins on my chest were really noticable. I was going to two parties that weekend and thought I would take one just to be safe...SURPRISE!!!! I thought I was just being overly paranoid. Still ca't believe it.
—Guest Michelle

i think im gonna pass out

I was at work one night & all of a sudden I felt like I was gonna pass out & I turned very pale. Another girl stopped me & said well are you pregnant? I said I don't think so so the next day I got a test & it was negative but lately all I have wanted is La Hacienda & Taco Bell so I went to the doctor today & they gave us the great news that were having our 2nd baby my boyfriend & little girl couldn't be happier.
—Guest sam

Friend Made Me Do It

My best friend had a dream that I was pregnant with a boy, and we laughed it off because I was on because and not trying. 2 weeks later I had light bleeding for one day so I told my friend and she told me to take a test. And sure enough instantly I got a positive. Looking back I was exhausted and my breast were so sore it all makes sense now. We have a 3 year old and TTC #2 for 13 months. We find out in 10 days! Hope this is the month!
—Guest babyhereicome

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