Pregnancy Diary

Pregnancy symptoms differ from woman to woman and pregnancy to pregnancy. Some women experience pregnancy symptoms within a week of conception. For other women, symptoms may develop over a few weeks or may not be present at all. Understanding pregnancy symptoms is important because each symptom may be related to something other than pregnancy.Following is is a listing of some of the most common pregnancy symptoms:

Delay/Difference in Menstruation:A delayed or missed menstruation is the most common pregnancy symptom leading a woman to test for pregnancy. When you become pregnant, your next period should be missed. Many women do bleed while they are pregnant, but typically the bleeding will be shorter or lighter than a normal period.
Implantation Bleeding:Implantation bleeding is the earliest pregnancy symptom. About eight days after conception the embryo implants itself into the uterine wall. Some women will experience spotting as well as some cramping.
Swollen / Tender Breasts:a pregnancy symptom which may begin as early as 1-2 weeks after conception. Women may notice changes in their breasts such as tender to the touch, sore, or swollen.
Fatigue/Tiredness:a pregnancy symptom which can also start as early as the first week after conception.
Nausea/Morning Sickness: often show up between 2-8 weeks after conception. Some women are fortunate to not deal with morning sickness at all while others will feel nauseous through most of their pregnancy.
Backaches:a symptom that occurs early in pregnancy, however it is common to experience a dull backache throughout an entire pregnancy.
Headaches:The sudden rise of hormones in your body can cause you to have headaches early in pregnancy.
Frequent Urination: Around 6-8 weeks after conception, you may find yourself making a few extra trips to the bathroom.
Darkening of Areolas: If you are pregnant, the skin around your nipples may get darker.
Food Cravings: While you may not have a strong desire to eat pickles and ice cream, many women will feel cravings for certain foods when they are pregnant. This can last throughout your entire pregnancy.

Btw, you may purchase a home pregnancy test such as those made by Clearblue Easy, or you may contact the Association for a local pregnancy testing center that provides free or low-cost pregnancy tests.