My Symptoms - The gross stuff

Well I haven't puked yet and that is awesome. But I am queasy nonetheless. I have been constipated and I think my bottom is swollen maybe from hemorrhoids. Sandro has been great about it. Forcing me to get high fiber foods and take Metamucil to get me regular. So far this has only given me gas for the most part.

"Constipation is another common early symptom of pregnancy. An increase in progesterone causes food to pass more slowly through the intestines — which can lead to constipation." From the Mayo Clinic website. Also, I am sure in the new crazy amount iron in my prenatal vitamin. So I feel this may be a good sign at least my body produces the progesterone hormone. I will have to wait until I see the doctor to see if senokat is okay to use as well as some sort of hemorrhoid cream to ease the my swollen big butt.

Here are few other symptoms I am experiencing...also from the mayo clinic website.

Tender, swollen breasts

Your breasts may provide one of the first symptoms of pregnancy. As early as two weeks after conception, hormonal changes may make your breasts tender, tingly or sore. Or your breasts may feel fuller and heavier.

Fatigue

Fatigue also ranks high among early symptoms of pregnancy. During early pregnancy, levels of the hormone progesterone soar. In high enough doses, progesterone can put you to sleep. At the same time, lower blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure and increased blood production may team up to sap your energy.


Nausea with or without vomiting


Morning sickness, which can strike at any time of the day or night, is one of the classic symptoms of pregnancy. For some women, the queasiness begins as early as two weeks after conception.


Nausea seems to stem at least in part from rapidly rising levels of estrogen, which causes the stomach to empty more slowly. Pregnant women also have a heightened sense of smell, so various odors — such as foods cooking, perfume or cigarette smoke — may cause waves of nausea in early pregnancy.


Mood swings


The flood of hormones in your body in early pregnancy can make you unusually emotional and weepy. Mood swings are also common, especially in the first trimester.


The mood swings one really cracks me up. I scare easily...as in if someone says boo I jump. Then my heart races for 20 minutes and it takes me time to calm down. This isn't normal for me. Also..I will cry at just about anything. Like Supernanny...cried the entire show. Not sure why..but tears. Sandro just laughs. When Sandro says...it's all in my head I go in to a screaming attack mode. That really drives me crazy when he says that. It's not as if I am making this all up.
So the question/or the assumption is...I am really having a baby?! Crazy.