Is it normal not too have any pregnancy symptoms all I have is breast tenderness fatigue some what I feel nauseous with certain food?
WeMoms
2 Apr 2024
Can I Feel Any Pregnancy Symptoms?
Can I Feel Any Pregnancy Symptoms?
Your Body's Symphony of Signals: The First Trimester
Let's jump right in! The first trimester is a hotbed of hormonal activity.
Think of your body as an orchestra tuning their instruments; some sounds may be loud and clear, like morning sickness, while others are subtle whispers, like tender breasts.
Just remember, everyone's body plays a different tune.
- Morning Sickness: Typically starting around week 6, morning sickness involves nausea and occasionally vomiting. Despite its name, it can happen any time of day. 🕒
- Breast Changes: Your breasts may become tender, sore, or swollen within the first few weeks of pregnancy. This is due to the hormone progesterone, helping your body prepare for milk production.
- Fatigue: Hormonal changes, particularly a rise in progesterone, can leave you feeling utterly drained. A good excuse to indulge in some naps!
The Plot Thickens: Symptoms in the Second Trimester
Ah, the second trimester! Your baby is growing, and so is your belly.
Many women find this trimester more comfortable, but it brings its own set of physiological changes.
- Glow or Grease?: Thanks to an increase in hormones and blood flow, you might experience the famed pregnancy glow. Or you might just get more oily skin and acne. Either way, your body is working overtime for your little one!
- Round Ligament Pain: As your uterus expands, you may feel sharp pains or dull aches, usually on the lower sides of your abdomen. This is a sign that the round ligaments are stretching to accommodate your growing baby.
- Frequent Urination: The extra blood your heart is pumping (about 50% more than usual!) is filtered by your kidneys, resulting in more urine. Yep, more trips to the loo are on the cards. 🚽
Oddities and Endings: Symptoms in the Third Trimester
Hang in there, you're nearly at the finish line! While you might be used to the pregnancy rollercoaster by now, the third trimester might throw a few curveballs your way.
- Shortness of Breath: Your lungs have less room to expand because of your growing baby, making you feel short of breath. No, you're not just out of shape; your body is working hard!
- Braxton Hicks Contractions: These are practice contractions but don't worry, they're usually painless and irregular. Think of them as a dress rehearsal for the big day.
- Swelling and Fluid Retention: Often in the feet and ankles, this occurs because your body is retaining more fluid and your growing uterus puts pressure on your veins.
The Ever-Changing Landscape of Pregnancy Symptoms
Pregnancy symptoms can be as unpredictable as a weather forecast.
You may be expecting one thing and get another, or experience things you hadn't even considered.
Let's look at some lesser-known but equally intriguing symptoms:
- Metallic Taste: Known as dysgeusia, some women experience a metallic or sour taste during pregnancy. It's weird but harmless.
- Increased Sense of Smell: If you suddenly can't stand the smell of your partner's cologne, don't fret. An enhanced sense of smell is common, and yes, sometimes annoying.
- Nasal Congestion: Believe it or not, pregnancy rhinitis is a thing. Your hormone levels and blood production can lead to swollen mucous membranes, causing a stuffy or runny nose.
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Emily
13 Aug 2023
I’m so scared that I don’t have ANY pregnancy symptoms. I am 10w2d. Is this normal?
Corrina
They come and go, some people don’t have any, and then for me I’ll have a bunch, they’ll lighten up for a few days, then come back worse lol
27 Mar 2024
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Rachel
U are not the only one..I didn't get morning sickness at all ..but I'm always tired, weakness, waist pain and cramping..I guess that is my morning sickness..I think it's a boy my friends said I'm glowing 😊😊 so just relax u are okay
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Lori
29 Jul 2023
I’m not experiencing any real pregnancy symptoms. This seems atypical. It makes me wonder. Has anyone gone through the pregnancy and didn’t experience any notable symptoms? #no-symptoms
Mary Elizabeth
My main symptoms are being super tired all the time and mood swings apparently according to the hubby . Oh and cramping
27 Mar 2024
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Dom
Me , I’ve had fatigue like hell , some heartburn but 11 weeks and nothing ! I just seen my baby yesterday and she’s good. Moving and grooving , heart rate strong all is normal !
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Dasha
12 Jul 2023
Not having any pregnancy symptoms always worries me 😩 I can’t wait to go to my appointment tomorrow. I need to hear that all is well.
Travionna
I know the feeling! You got this
27 Mar 2024
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Chelsea
same! mines not for another 2 weeks 🥲
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Daniela
5 Jun 2023
When does pregnancy symptoms usually start ? I’m 5 weeks but only getting the tender breast and sometimes nauseas, my bladder seems normal, I don’t know maybe I’m still a lil early to really feel any symptoms.
Jenni
I think it’s still very early. I had very little symptoms this time so try not to worry!
27 Mar 2024
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Daniela
Thank you so much
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Stephanie
6 Feb 2023
Any other pregnant mommies feeling NOT PREGNANT?! I’m 7 weeks, with zero symptoms! Yay! It’s my 4th child- but I must admit- I don’t feel pregnant at all- I feel like I’m lucky and I should feel happy? But on the contrary I feel concerned I have no pregnancy symptoms?! 😩
Jayowens
Same here I’m on pregnancy 9 7th baby though I had 2 miscarriages in the past but I was able to have 3 more children after that I’m currently 7weeks 4 days with baby 7 no symptoms once so ever but it was like this with all my pregnancies I’ve had 5boys 1girl and I felt the same every time no matter boy or girl so I’m really hoping for another girl this time around either way I just want a healthy pregnancy and baby 🥰🤰🏽❤️
27 Mar 2024
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Amanda
My only symptom has been nauseous that just started and my breasts are really tender. I'm 6 weeks 3 days
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Kassie
6 Jan 2023
Anyone else have a really easy pregnancy so far? Not so many symptoms I don’t even feel pregnant it’s weird. I’m 19 weeks today and I hardly even have a bump/ feel the baby I don’t feel anything yet. It’s hard to believe it’s real especially because I don’t have any symptoms. 🥺
Pooh
Meee ion like it I should be happy but ion feel pregnant til l start walking lol
27 Mar 2024
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Kassie
Yeaaa same I just wanna feel my lil boy 😭 I only feel it sometimes when I’m laying on my side but I haven’t felt no kicks or nothing yet
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Desjuanee
27 Nov 2022
I am not experiencing ANY symptoms of pregnancy. Any explanation??? If it helps, this is my third pregnancy.
Brooklyn
I’m not either and my hcg level is above 3500. It’s normal.
27 Mar 2024
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malyssa
11 Oct 2022
when did you start experiencing the height of your pregnancy symptoms? i’ve really only had tender breasts, and fatigue. otherwise i feel completely normal! however.. i know some women who didn’t really experience any symptoms until their 8th or 9th week. 🤍 i kind of want to have more symptoms just so i can ‘feel’ pregnant. but i also know id regret saying that if it actually ends up happening. lol
Hadly
Around 30-32 weeks
27 Mar 2024
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Amirah
11-13 weeks
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Katelynn
14 Aug 2022
Iam 8 - 8 1/2 weeks pregnant and I do not feel any pregnancy symptoms such as throwing up etc. This is my 2nd pregnancy is this normal??? I have so many positive pregnancy test. I'm just worried . Any opinions or advice will help so much.
zakiyyah
It's normal each pregnancy is different. When I was pregnant with my son I never had symptoms the whole pregnancy. Now with this pregnancy I have them all lol 🤣. ❤️
27 Mar 2024
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Katelynn
that's what I mean when I has my son I absolutely KNEW I was pregnant, this go around is absolutely different, not anything!!! It worries me sometimes.
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