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5 weeks pregnant

I just found out that I'm 5 weeks pregnant. I'm having cramps and sleeping a lot but I try to get up and walk. My boyfriend and I are very excited. I'm hoping and praying our baby comes out healthy.
—Guest Dede

10 weeks

Now ten weeks along with my first child and I feel very tired and my sides are sore. Dealing with some pretty heavy morning sickness, which started around week 5 for me. Not much to help with the morning sickness. My breasts are definetly sore and getting bigger. Stomach is starting show quite a bit now, with a side of cramping. Some round ligament pain too. Little bit of lower back pain and a "full" feeling in my uterus. This may be my first child and what a blessing it is but what a journey it's becoming too.
—Guest Guest happy to be mommy

I am happy with loads of negativity

Last week I confirmed I am pregnant with the confirmation I am having loads of negative thinking & no sleep. All the time I think will it stay or not. I don't have any problem such as vomiting, yah my BP is low, breasts are tender but I don't feel hungry.
—Guest Ravina

Finally!

My husband and I have been trying for about a year to get pregnant. I finally bought an ovulation kit last month, took a test two days ago and it was positive!! My nipples are sore and I'm peeing and eating more often. I also have cramping, but we both couldn't be more excited. Praying for a a full term, health, happy baby! :)
—Guest Elicia

feel sick

I'm 8 weeks pregnant and I feel really tired, dizzy, nausea, and I also feel sleepy all the time, I eat all the time. But I am happy to be able to be a mom.
—Guest Leticia Renteria

No touch the belly!

I've had three pregnancies, and if I knew and liked the person, I didn't mind my belly being touched. I would go as far to say, I actually enjoyed when my family and friends were curious or interested. I would assume that most that don't like their belly being touched, don't like to be touched much at all. As the grandmother-to-be, I will respect my daughter's personal space.
—camillemyers

Hoping..

I'm hoping I am pregnant as well. My period is actually 4 days late but I wanna wait awhile to test. I have a history of negative tests and going to the doctor to find out that I am in fact pregnant. :/ hopefully this time the test will tell me immediately. I have been dizzy, barely eating & sleeping a minimum of 12 hours a night plus a nap 3 hours later. Can't wait to take this test...
—Guest Natasha

I feel my breasts

I'm just 3 weeks plus gone and my breasts are just finely tender and my nipples tingly.....I thank God Almighty!
—Guest Treaz

Overjoyed

My husband and I have been trying for a baby for months with no result. Test after test has come back negative. This month, I was so nervous about it coming back negative, that I didn't take one. I started noticing that I had to pee ALL the time. My breasts were sore, after being a week late, I finally picked up a test, and I AM PREGNANT!! It took me a half an hour to stop crying. I've never felt such happiness in my entire life. I called up all of my friends and family to let them know the amazing news. I am praying that the pregnancy sticks, and that everything goes wonderfully. I am just so thankful right now!
—Guest Cami

Thankfull

Wow I just took a pregnancy test and it's positive. We've been trying for about 6months and we'll be married a year in 12 days. What a great 1 year anniversary gift. I've decided to keep it a surprise for my hubby. My breasts are sore, I feel bloated and cramps in my left foot. I'm so excited!!
—RosToby

Wow that was quick

My BF and I discussed 8 weeks ago that we might start trying as it would take some time, stopped taking my pill and had a positive test yesterday one heck of a shock but starting to feel better about it already apart from wanting to throw up consistently.
—Guest Gloworm

I am about 5 weeks along

Basically I don't feel any different except this weird feeling in my uterus. What made me decide to ask a doctor when I was only a week late (happens often) is because I have felt PMS symptoms for about 3 weeks now. The mild cramping one day and then my boobs getting big and being sore, which have never happened before. Also I have had a bottomless stomach. I have been nothing but hungry. I have not had morning sickness or headaches yet. so cross your fingers that I don't.
—Guest Jenifer

5 weeks today

When I discover that am pregnant my finance was not happy because we are planning for our wedding. As for me am very happy.
—Guest Taiwo orebiyi

missed day today.

Today was my first missed day. I've been sleepy, and feeling dizzy/lightheaded. I'm not sure but although we want to be prego. :)
—Guest jasiika

Whew!

Well, to start off. I feel TERRIBLE, not to scare anyone away. I have been very tired and occasionally, I feel faint and dizzy. I've noticed that my "morning" sickness starts when I'm almost done taking a hot shower. After that, my belly is not satisfied with ANYTHING until I get a french vanilla. After that, I feel better until I get hungry. After I am hungry for a while, I start to feel nauseous again. It's a back-and-forth type deal. Other than my physical issues, I have a great attitude toward this new family that my fiance and I had started. We are excited to bring this new baby into the world, and we are looking forward to the incredible journey we are all about to encounter.
—Guest FirstTimeMomma

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