Questions about pregnancy symptoms?

Okay, well my period doesn't come on the same day every month, but with estimating I'm about a week late. I usually get it at the very end of the month or the very beginning of the next month. So, I'm about a week or so late. But I also happened to get a cold around that same time. I have a cough and runny nose and had some headaches that kind of felt like tension headaches. Is it normal to get cold like symptoms when you first get pregnant? I've heard it can be a sign, but my snot is yellowy green, not sure if that's normal for the symptoms I'm looking for. I've also noticed myself eating a lot more recently, which is kind of odd because usually when I've got a cold I eat less. I've gained about 2-3 pounds in the last week or two. I've been more tired, and have noticed more urinating. I felt like I was going to get my period about a week and a half to two weeks ago, I had the bloating, cramping, headaches, everything, but it never came. Are these signs or am I just wishful thinking??

When in doubt, go to the pharmacy and get a home pregnancy test. If you're past your expected period, you should have no problem getting a positive result if you are indeed pregnant. Also, it's virtually impossible to get a false positive result as the test only detects Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin... which is only detectable in urine and blood if you are in fact pregnant or taking fertility drugs. It's important to follow the directions for the test though... as in how long to pee on the absorbent strip, how long to wait for results, ensuring the 'control' has changed on the strip, etc

I tested the day before my expected period back in December, and it was positive :) so they're pretty reliable, up to 4 days before your expected period, however the longer you wait, the more accurate the test. It's easy to gt a false negative if you test to early, or later in the day with dilute urine.

Testing first thing in the morning is also a good thing to do, that way you get a concentrated sample.

The head cold symptoms you are experiencing is in no way a symptom of early pregnancy, likely just coincidence. However increased urination, breast tenderness, and fatigue are big ones. Also nausea and food aversions are common... you don't have to be over the toilet every morning to be pregnant. I suffered from severe nausea from 5-9 weeks before I started actually vomiting... and now I'm 23 weeks, and the nausea still isn't gone :( It usually subsides around 13-14 weeks, some people are unfortunate enough to be stuck with it their entire pregnancy.

if you do think you are pregnant and do not have access to a home pregnancy test, or even if you get a positive home pregnancy test, it is wise to see your family doctor or a walk-in clinic to confirm pregnancy via blood test for B-HCG, and possible an early trans-vaginal ultrasound to confirm viability, as well to determine gestation age if you are pregnant.

Until you know for sure, stop taking all non-prescription medication, especially ASA (asprin) or IB Profen (Advil, Motrin) Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Atasol) is safe. And of course, stop smoking, drinking, recreational drug use until you know for sure.

I know this is more than what you were asking for... but hopefully all of this information helps, if nt now, the next time you think you may be pregnant.

Good luck!

wishful thinking sweetheart its your period.

A week late means you'd be about 3 weeks pregnant if you are. Most symptoms don't start straight away - though every woman is different, and every pregnancy is different so you never know.

The first sign is usually sore breasts - but then you get that anyway when you're due! More frequent urination usually happens a bit further on. Yellowy green mucous usually indicates some kind of bacterial infection so that will not be related to any possible pregnancy.

My suggestion: another week or two will tell. :)

Cheers
Lyn

I would say you probably have a sinus infection! I have had 6 kids and none of my pregnancy symptoms were cold-like. Usually the cravings and eating dont come in the first month, and frequent urination comes in late pregnancy not early pregnancy because the larger the baby gets the more pressure he puts on your bladder that is why u pee more. Being tired can be a sign of pregnancy though, i was always very tired in my first trimester and my last trimester. If i were you i would take a test!! Sounds to me like wishful thinking.....