https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:00:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-symptoms-start#post-2516497 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 19:42:34 +0000 stiletto_mom 2516497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had some symptoms even before I knew I was pregnant. It was a combination of them that kind of tipped me off.</p> <p>Before my BFP and before I thought/knew I was pregnant:<br /> Increased appetite.<br /> Backache.</p> <p>Before my BFP and starting to consider I was pregnant:<br /> Increased appetite.<br /> Backache.<br /> Cramps.<br /> Irritability (less than typical PMS)<br /> Tender breasts.<br /> Feeling full/hungry at the same time.<br /> Slight nausea I mistakened for anxiety.<br /> Digestive system slowing down (heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating).</p> <p>After BFP:<br /> All of the above plus frequent urination </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-did-my-symptoms-go#post-2514280 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 21:32:33 +0000 Goldengirl 2514280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Update: my symptoms are totally back/worse! I guess I asked for it. Have been insanely exhausted and lots of queasiness. It hits me suddenly out of no where and eventually passes after a bit of deep breathing. Not fun though and definitely starting to make work a bit less bearable! But in the end, hoping it's all a sign pointing to good things ahead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-did-my-symptoms-go#post-2508243 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 12:27:39 +0000 Goldengirl 2508243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: My tests are all positive although from what I understand taking a pregnancy test after getting a bfp isn't a great idea since hcg levels can still be high even after mc. So I don't believe that's recommended. However I have taken more tests because I'm crazy and they're always positive :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-did-my-symptoms-go#post-2508164 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 11:40:24 +0000 ShootingStar 2508164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you tried taking another test recently? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-did-my-symptoms-go#post-2508126 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 10:56:46 +0000 Goldengirl 2508126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSCB: that's great! The replies here definitely make me feel a lot better... thank god there are people out there who have gone through the same thing so I can talk about all my crazy panic attacks! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-did-my-symptoms-go#post-2508124 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 10:56:43 +0000 MrsBrewer 2508124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Goldengirl: I felt the same way, but I ended up just enjoying it, and truthfully I had such an easy pregnancy, it was wonderful! I'm one of the annoying people that "loved being pregnant" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-did-my-symptoms-go#post-2508122 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 10:55:25 +0000 Goldengirl 2508122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: thanks for the reassurance, glad to hear it's going well!</p> <p>@LAZB: good luck, mine is the day after and I'm really excited but also so scared!</p> <p>@MrsBrewer: that's how I feel now, totally normal like nothing is happening. Trying to be happy about that but have this constant worrying feeling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-did-my-symptoms-go#post-2508121 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 10:54:58 +0000 MrsSCB 2508121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Try not to worry! I had pretty much no symptoms at all, other than slight fatigue, and it also made me nervous. I'm now 20 weeks. :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-did-my-symptoms-go#post-2508115 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 10:49:28 +0000 MrsBrewer 2508115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was very sick for 2 weeks in the 1st trimester, then for me it all went away, and I felt 100%! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-did-my-symptoms-go#post-2508114 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 10:49:26 +0000 LAZB 2508114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Goldengirl: definitely, I'm counting down the days for my first ultrasound. Next Wednesday can't come soon enough! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-did-my-symptoms-go#post-2508113 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 10:49:23 +0000 winniebee 2508113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My symptoms come and go - a few days of bad nausea and then a few days I'm fine. I've had 2 ultrasounds and all is well. It's normal! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-did-my-symptoms-go#post-2508108 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 10:47:31 +0000 Goldengirl 2508108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: Totally. I think it's just difficult being in this phase where I haven't seen any evidence of an actual baby yet but just have to believe and hope it's still there. I didn't know this part would be so hard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-did-my-symptoms-go#post-2508090 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 10:31:41 +0000 LAZB 2508090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With my first two babies I felt good most of the time, and now this time I've been nauseous. I start to feel better for a few hours, and then it comes back. I think it's normal for symptoms to come and go. Even with symptoms I'm nervous, I think it comes with the territory! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-did-my-symptoms-go#post-2508089 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 10:31:26 +0000 Goldengirl 2508089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pachamama: thank you! I really want to have an easy pregnancy of course... but the sudden disappearance of my symptoms has thrown me for a loop :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-did-my-symptoms-go#post-2508087 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 10:27:44 +0000 pachamama 2508087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't worry! I had days where I felt 100% normal early on in my pregnancy. Every day was different and there was no pattern. Loss of symptoms is super common :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-did-my-symptoms-go#post-2508083 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 10:25:47 +0000 Goldengirl 2508083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know I'll be kicking myself later if I am suddenly very sick, but right now I'm having no pregnancy symptoms and it's making me nervous. The past 2 weeks I was insanely exhausted, had cramps and waves of nausea. Now all those things seem to have disappeared and I am just over 6 weeks, which is when I thought it typically gets worse. I'm already anxious because of the spotting I've been having but now that everything has suddenly stopped, I'm worried something happened. I know I won't know anything until my ultrasound in 2 weeks but wondering if anyone else experienced a sudden loss of symptoms and had things turn out OK? Keep waiting for the queasiness to hit again even though I don't actually want to be sick! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-symptoms-start#post-2410940 Wed, 06 Jan 2016 09:27:23 +0000 MrsKoala 2410940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't answer this the first time around. With my first, exhaustion happened right away but no other real symptoms until 5 weeks 1 day. With my second (CP), I felt tired and nauseous right away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-symptoms-start#post-2410928 Wed, 06 Jan 2016 09:18:00 +0000 mrsjd 2410928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bumping this thread. I'm 4 weeks 4 days and I feel great! Actually had a personal best at the gym this morning. No symptoms other than a stronger sense of smell, but no aversions, and sore boobs. Seems like this is normal, but I had a prior CP, so any reassurance is appreciate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fatigue-and-work#post-2033127 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:38:26 +0000 mrswin 2033127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@macintosh: I'm so glad you were able to get a caregiver for the weekend and that things went more smoothly as a result! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fatigue-and-work#post-2032991 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 19:25:52 +0000 blackbird 2032991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@macintosh: that's awesome!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fatigue-and-work#post-2032965 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 18:53:27 +0000 macintosh 2032965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wanted to let you guys know that I did get caregivers for both days and it was sooooo much easier on me!</p> <p>I didn't have to stress about getting him up and taking care of everything so early. He was able to sleep til 8 and he didn't miss a beat - he was just like his usual self! I was even able to nap when I got home :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fatigue-and-work#post-2026122 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:16:25 +0000 fuzzypeaches 2026122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice, just commiseration, and I don't have nearly the stress that care taking a spouse would be. Everyday I think I can't do it, and then I just do. </p> <p>Is there any way to get some extra care for your DH? Even just having a day or two of respite - even just for evening care would probably be really rejuvenating. It's important to get some time where you can just worry about you and rest :)</p> <p>ETA: I See that you already are thinking about that! I think it's a really good idea :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fatigue-and-work#post-2025502 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:17:23 +0000 mdf106 2025502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My advice is to outsource whatever you can. I was working long hours while pregnant, and was exhausted throughout. I would get home from work, eat dinner (barely), and go to bed. Working fewer hours was not a reasonable option for me at the time. Fortunately, I have the easiest baby ever, and I was much more tired during pregnancy than postpartum, even with doing all the night wakings and going back to work at 6 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fatigue-and-work#post-2025395 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 12:24:50 +0000 MrsADS 2025395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry. My situation is not as bad as yours but I am about to die from the first tri exhaustion at work today (ok, most days, lol). :sad: I would literally lay down on the sidewalk and go to sleep. I don't know how I will make it through the day! Somehow we will manage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fatigue-and-work#post-2025329 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:57:56 +0000 mrswin 2025329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@macintosh: I'm so glad, I will cross my fingers that they are able to find someone for you for this weekend. :goodluck: Have you even looked into finding someone through Care.com that you could use on an occasional basis? I assume that as your due date gets closer and after the baby comes it would give you some piece of mind to have a couple of back up options in place in case you need some help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fatigue-and-work#post-2025318 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:53:42 +0000 Mama Bird 2025318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@macintosh: @Anagram: no advice, just commiserating... hugs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fatigue-and-work#post-2025303 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:47:57 +0000 macintosh 2025303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrswin: I made the call! The last time I used the service was in August - I had to hunt for the paperwork cause I couldn't remember the name of the company. It's not cheap but should be worth it. Especially if DH is less crabby when I get home. I just hope they can find someone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fatigue-and-work#post-2025271 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:31:44 +0000 mrswin 2025271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@macintosh: Honestly, you should do it. If you have used the service before could you request someone who you have experience with? Even with having to leave a lot of instructions I would think that being able to keep your DH's routine more intact would provide you with some level of relief :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fatigue-and-work#post-2025236 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:16:35 +0000 Mamaof2 2025236@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@macintosh: are you fully booked or can you nap in the car? When I was pregnant I spent MANY lunch breaks taking a nap in my car! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fatigue-and-work#post-2025226 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:14:20 +0000 macintosh 2025226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity: :heart: </p> <p>@Mrs.Pinecone316: 12 hours sounds brutal! I'm actually pretty familiar with aromatherapy from working for Lush. I sometimes spray a little lavender on my sheets before I lay down. </p> <p>@autumnlove: A car nap actually sounds great! To bad I don't really get a lunch break during these weekend jobs.</p> <p>@Anagram: Oh man, I'm so sorry you're dealing with such bad nausea. Mine was like that too, until about 15 weeks. I was on diclegis, which has unisom in it and that made the fatigue worse. Hang in there :heart: </p> <p>@blackbird: You're not kidding - I haven't been cleaning and we have been eating out so much, which is so expensive. There just aren't enough hours in the day!</p> <p>@lilyofthewest: Wow, you deserve a medal for doing such a difficult job while pregnant. Nurses are awesome. I'm so glad I just do tech support.</p> <p>@mrsjyw: thanks!</p> <p>@mrswin: You know I was thinking about that yesterday, getting a caregiver from a service. We have worked so hard to get to the point where DH doesn't need a caregiver, but it sure would be nice if I didn't have to get him up so freaking early this weekend. I have a service that I've used before, but I'm afraid it might be too short notice. Plus I'd have to leave all sorts of instructions for the person. Considering it... </p>