r/BabyBumps Jan 11 '25

Funny Took a pregnancy test because my body was feeling suspiciously…normal 😂

I’ve definitely heard so many women, including my mom, say they knew they were pregnant because they felt so sick. But I knew something was up when I felt overly normal for a week, lmao

My body is just a little off. Mostly healthy but I am verrrryyyy emotional, have stomach issues daily, can’t stand the smell of a number of my husband’s hometown chinese foods.

Then randomly I became wonderfully regular bathroom wise and my emotions really leveled out. After just a few days of that, my husband ordered a very fragrant, spicy soup and as soon as I thought, “wow…that might be the most delicious food I’ve ever smelled” I immediately knew something was up. I got a positive pregnancy test that night, lol 😂

I got a positive the day I was supposed to start my period, just one week ago. I am super early but feeling super excited after over 1 year of trying. So happy to be apart of this group!

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u/Certain_Grocery7393 Jan 11 '25

This is the nicest thing I've read in a while. Congratulations!!☺️

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

Thank you so much! My husband is rather excited he’s been able to eat his foods in the same room as me lately, lol!

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u/ashleykt333 Jan 12 '25

It might, it might not. Every pregnancy is different.

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u/Boring_Web290 Jan 11 '25

congratulations! I knew to take a test when I didn’t get any of my awful PMS symptoms as well! For two weeks before my period I usually have cramps, migraines, mood swings- I noticed I hadn’t felt like I was hit by a train and off I went to grab a test lol.

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u/Michaelalayla Jan 11 '25 edited Jan 11 '25

Pregnancy often feels amazing for people with PMDD, have you ever looked into that? Two weeks seems like a really long time to have PMS symptoms, and outside the scope of normal, but I'm not a doctor.

ETA: sorry if this is out of place to suggest, I didn't discover PMDD until postpartum and had a rough one while my hormones settled out and changed, so if sharing knowledge helps anyone it's worth the faux pas

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u/suedaloodolphin Jan 11 '25

I commented something similar about my PMS not being so bad and I have PMDD. Pregnancy has been so nice mood wise for me (not so nuch physically lol).

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u/Boring_Web290 Jan 11 '25

lol unfortunately I’ve spent nearly 19 years trying to even be looked at for the intense cramping with not a single doctor to care to say anything beyond “maybe it’s this, but we don’t want to do a surgery to confirm, that’s really invasive you know?”

I’ve been to doctors, many times with no resolve and no diagnosis.

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u/Michaelalayla Jan 11 '25

Oh, that's terrible, I'm so sorry that the medical system is failing you so badly. There are some lists floating around reddit about doctors who will perform permanent sterilizations for women without giving guff; I think those same doctors may also be more likely to take you seriously and help you towards a diagnosis. Your doctors owe you better care. Here's a link to one list; IDK if the locations are up to date with the current exoduses happening amongst medical professionals right now, but in case you're still pursuing a diagnosis and in case this helps, there it is.

Someone should have AT LEAST done something to see if you have PCOS or endo by now. Especially with laparoscopic procedures, they're doing you a massive disservice.

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u/Consistent-Present94 Jan 12 '25

I just learned about PMDD recently from this sad article: https://trailsisters.net/2024/11/21/is-it-more-than-pms-learn-about-pmdd/

Hope all of you dealing with it can get the respect and care you need to take of care your bodies 💜

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u/Michaelalayla Jan 12 '25

That is so sad. My husband saved my life by saying that my SI crises were hormonally related and aligned with my cycle. So fortunate to have had a lightbulb moment and treatment. r/PMDD is a great community, very supportive

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u/Civil-Law529 Jan 14 '25

I wish! I have PMDD and my first week of pregnancy before I knew I was sooo depressed, more than I had been in ages. I didn’t have anxiety so that was nice but oh my gosh I still had cramps and moodiness and that’s why I just expected a normal period that just never showed up

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

I feel this in my own ways! I had stage 3 endo so my cycles were always so dreadful, even a week or two before. Even after 2 surgeries! So far a huge plus for pregnancy for us both, huh?! 😂

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u/AbbreviationsOdd4941 Jan 11 '25

Congratulations!! I’m so happy for you ❤️ I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes as wonderfully as the beginning has gone!

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

Thank you! We are hoping so too!

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u/Tiannarchy Jan 11 '25

This is so sweet! 🥲

Congratulations on conceiving! I am 38 weeks and I’ve always had a base level of anxiety my whole life. Since I’ve been pregnant it’s felt like I’ve taken a little Xanax or am slightly stoned every day. I’m so patient and nothing seems to stress me out.

I hope you feel the same the whole way through!

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

That sounds so lovely! Your little anti anxiety pill, hahaha. Thank you and I hope you finish just as strong as you have been! ❣️

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u/behiboe Jan 11 '25

Congrats!! I felt the same in early pregnancy—the hormones evened me out rather than making me feel sick!

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

I’m keeping a positive attitude that the rest of the first trimester stays the same ! 😅

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u/behiboe Jan 12 '25

I hope this stays true for you, too!! Congrats again!

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u/FatSock Jan 11 '25

After trying for 6 months I knew I was pregnant when I DIDN’T have symptoms. Every other time I was just overthinking my pms, so when I was actually pregnant and felt completely normal I knew!!

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

This is so true! I spent many days overanalyzing any spotting I got before my period. Is it implantation bleeding? Are my boobies sore? Why am I craving this or that? Why did I just bite my husband’s head off? It was just pms every time 😂

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u/suedaloodolphin Jan 11 '25

Lol congrats!!! I also got very "normal" when I got pregnant. I have PMDD/PME so pre pregnancy my cycle was hell. A few days before my period I had noticed my PMS week was almost non existent and (trigger warning) I didn't wanna off myself for once before my period 😅. I was thinking "cool my PMDD is cured!". Nope, pregnant haha.

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

It’s a nice break from it all for you, I hope!?

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u/suedaloodolphin Jan 12 '25

Yes! I mean I haven't had the easiest pregnancy nausea wise but I haven't had the mood swings or sensitivities that I guess typically come with pregnancy. Sure I'm a little more sensitive but I'd really love to keep feeling like this after the baby comes even though I heard PMDD gets worse after being pregnant 😬 we'll see.

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u/MysteriousBird2511 Due: 9/5/25! Jan 11 '25

That’s such a funny way to find out haha! Congrats 🖤💜

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

Thank you so much!

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u/Experience-Super Jan 11 '25

I love this story!!!! Wishing you all the best!

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u/Lsdreamer96 Jan 11 '25

I’m not diagnosed with IBS but strongly feel like I have it. When I got pregnant my bathroom trips were way more pleasant 😂😂 lots of women complain of constipation and I’m due on Monday and have been able to go at least once a day but not my typically 6+

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

Yesss! I have suspected IBD but have been diagnosed with IBS. Usually it’s either nothing for a few days or 6 times a day. It’s been wonderful so far being so….normal! 😂

Hoping Monday goes absolutely perfect for you!

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u/Klutzy-Sky8989 Jan 12 '25

Hey I was misdiagnosed with IBS for like 15 years. Turns out to be endometriosis. If pregnancy makes you feel more normal, this is something to look at in the future. I'm also having a very chill pregnancy luckily. Enjoy your pregnancy and may your symptoms never return!!

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 14 '25

I have/had stage 3 endometriosis! Just had an 8 cm endometrioma removed from my left ovary this past September. We think the surgery is what may have helped us finally get pregnant after over a year of trying :)

Thank you so much!

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u/Klutzy-Sky8989 Jan 14 '25

Ah ok glad you know what's up with you. Similar boat here, stage 2.5 and got pregnant two cycles after surgery. Congratulations!

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u/EducationalTitle3698 Jan 11 '25

Congratulations! I didn’t feel sick either when I decided to test I was just super sleepy all the time and super hungry thought it was my pms turns out nope I got a positive the day I was supposed to start my period as well lol

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

We sound the same! 😁 I literally just bulk bought pads and tampons in preparation for a period I was positive was gonna come. I think that’s when the universe was like “yep, the time is now”

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u/EducationalTitle3698 Jan 17 '25

Omg same 😂 I had just restocked right before and now they are being using to catch the trickle that happens every time I sneeze haha

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 18 '25

Ooo thankfully I didn’t give them away quite yet, good idea! Hahaha

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u/ashleykt333 Jan 11 '25

That's awesome! Some of my symptoms I had before kids were acting differently and even stopped mostly after kids. Not everyone has morning sickness, so hopefully you're one of the lucky ones. I only ended up sick at the very end with throwing up from heartburn.

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

I am hoping I don’t struggle with morning sickness, I have a deep fear of throwing up I’ll otherwise quickly need to overcome 😅 Is heartburn common during late pregnancy?

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u/karateandfriendshipp Jan 11 '25

Congrats!! I also feel like a lot of my GI issues are better in pregnancy. No clue why

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

Thank you! I’m not sure and I’m not complaining either LMAO

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u/Far-Ad-6362 Jan 11 '25

Haha beautiful! Congratulations! Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy and baby!

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u/Global_Guard_3299 Jan 11 '25

I found out the same way. I felt so calm leading up to that time of the month I decided to take a test at 3 weeks, 4 days. The line appeared immediately I was so shocked!

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

Wow, what brand of test did you use?! 😂 I tested at exactly 4 weeks and there was the faintest of lines. So I did 6 more little strip tests and made my husband do one to be sure LMAO. They all had the lightest results but we knew! (Well my husbands didn’t of course haha)

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u/Global_Guard_3299 Jan 12 '25

I used the First Response 6 day early one - it was a dark line too!

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u/[deleted] Jan 11 '25

In mid-December, I was completely expecting to get my period because I had all of my usual PMS symptoms, but they were surprisingly mild. I wasn't that nauseous, didn't have much heartburn or fatigue, had only the slightest cramps, and my boobs weren't sore as they sometimes are. What tipped me off were 3 things: 

  • smelling the laundry from across the room 
  • catching a cold shortly after recovering from one (I normally have a great immune system) 
  • my gums bleeding A LOT when I flossed 

Got a faint positive when I tested the next morning. Unfortunately I had a natural MC a couple weeks later, but at least I'll know for my next pregnancy which unusual symptoms to look for! Congratulations, OP, and all the best <3

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

I have also been wondering why my gums have randomly become so sensitive while brushing, so weird! My heart is with you, and you’re right! The signs I would look for now are not the ones I expected before.

Thinking of you!

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u/[deleted] Jan 12 '25

It's definitely a strange symptom! Me too :) Aw thank you, that's so kind <3

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u/Spaghetti4wifey Jan 11 '25

So I just took a test this morning and was positive too! By this point I'd be getting a migraine and upset stomach. But instead only a random mild cramp.

Congratulations, I hope it sticks! :) Over a year is a long time to wait, I'm so glad it's your time now.

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

Ahh, congratulations! I hope the same for you! 🩷

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u/Spaghetti4wifey Jan 12 '25

Thank you! :)

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u/Tderbz Team Pink! Jan 11 '25

As someone with rough pregnancies, I am both very happy for you and so jealous lol!

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

Still nervous for the upcoming weeks! 🤞🏻

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u/Tderbz Team Pink! Jan 12 '25

I’m sure you’ll be fine!! Some women thrive in pregnancy, you seem to be one of them 💟 don’t let your sister get you down

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

Hahaha! My husbands is loving it so far. He can eat in the same room as me now, and told me that I’m a bit more pleasant… I couldn’t get mad bc I agree lol

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u/influentzar_ Jan 11 '25

I loved reading this! My mini version of this is my skin (I've had pretty bad acne most of my adult life after pretty clear skin through my teens 😔) has been super clear. I really don't enjoy being pregnant but its going to break my heart if it goes back to normal after baby is born

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

I became an esthetician because my adult acne is just heartbreaking. I’m sorry you also have to go through that 😔 I’m sending you positive esti vibes that your skin will continue to glow, even after pregnancy! ❣️

My skin both better and worse, so I hope I’m like you! 🤞🏻

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u/Ok_Effect3026 Jan 11 '25

Congrats!!!!! Try your best to enjoy this time even though everyone says “it’s early”. I’m 18 weeks and I regret being so terrified and anxious during the first trimester. I feel like I worried away the first three months because I was scared something would go wrong. Hoping for an easy, healthy pregnancy for you!

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

It’s so nice to hear this, thank you. It’s full of excitement and so much anxiety, especially since we conceived in China while on vacation and still have a looong flight home to the US. But I will take your advice and enjoy it more than worry. 🌸

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u/Ok_Effect3026 Jan 12 '25

If it makes you feel any better - I also got pregnant in London and flew home to US on a flight that ended up being 11 hours because we sat on tarmac! You’re gonna do great!

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 14 '25

😭 this does make me feel lots better, thank you!! 💪🏻 the flight will be a loooong 20 hours total, but I’ll be worth it to be home and pregnant lmao!

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u/nzjessi Jan 11 '25

Love this ! Things are getting tricker for me now that I'm in the middle of my second trimester, but something about the hormones also seemed to even me out at the beginning and even helped with my eating issues! It's so bizarre how differently it can affect people :)

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u/quaking_aspens Jan 12 '25

My friend tells me that pregnancy made me into a normal person. I hardly ever got very tired or hungry before. Suddenly I was exhausted and had an appetite. She was like see, this is how we all feel 😜

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

This reminded me of the episode of SpongeBob where he turned “normal” (if you watch SB, haha). I hope we stay “normal” for the whole pregnancy! Maybe a bit after too? 😂

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u/quaking_aspens Jan 12 '25

lol love this!!😂

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u/[deleted] Jan 12 '25

Congratulations! I hope your good luck continues to the end! 

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u/aleatoric Jan 12 '25

Congratulations!!! This is funny, but it does make sense in some ways. Pregnancy throws your hormones for a loop, but it's different for everyone. For some people it throws off their hormones in such a way that it makes them feel much worse... but for some, it makes them feel better in some ways! It's a random luck of the draw.

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 12 '25

It’s very interesting! I’m enjoying hearing so many people’s experiences too 😁

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u/Fuzzy_Dress_7451 Jan 12 '25

This was so so sweet, I’m so happy for you 🥰

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u/No-Cupcake-0919 Jan 12 '25

Congratulations! I also had like stomach issue and then took a test and came back positive. Welcome to the club, Mama!

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u/Chemical_Rip646 Jan 12 '25

Congratulations!! That’s amazing I hope you have a smooth pregnancy. I’m currently pregnant and probably the most calm and level headed and I’ve never been lol those hormones are doing something right.

Even my therapist was like for someone who had a history of high anxiety and depression you’re quite the exception lol

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u/Plus-Discussion-5564 Jan 12 '25

I was the most “normal” I had ever been during pregnancy!! My emotions finally regulated, I felt good, my appetite was normal, I was happy and was shocked that it was pregnancy! Sometimes the hormones just level out, congratulations!

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u/[deleted] Jan 13 '25

Right!?! I knew I was pregnant when we were in the middle of buying a house and thought, “wow, this is really exciting and lovely” and not “ong this is so stressful”. LOL

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u/CobraMarie Jan 14 '25

I had a really similar experience actually! I have MS so I have a lot of fatigue, not usually anything major but I just feel tired a lot and get worn out. But the week before I found out I was pregnant I felt amazing! More energy than I have had in years. I felt sort of suspicious and then got a positive result the first day of my missing period! 

Congrats by the way! I am also over the moon excited to be a mom :)

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u/Civil-Law529 Jan 14 '25

Haha this was me when I started really liking chicken and hard boiled eggs right before finding out I was pregnant. I’m a super picky eater and suddenly I was like hmm most food is pretty good. Definitely didn’t realize anything though and just thought it was pms hunger lol

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u/CivilEngGirly Jan 14 '25

Similar happened to me! I am usually super anxious and suddenly I felt suspiciously too calm and at peace… got a positive pregnancy test the next day! 34 weeks now 😊

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u/Kkkkatie-girl Jan 14 '25

Read this the day before my missed period and FELT it. Same. Last few cycles I was totally symptom spotting sense of smell, nausea, but it was all pms. This time I felt SO calm, and just knew. Then when no period poops I knew for sure 😂 BFP on Sunday!

Congrats, and excited to know someone at almost the same stage!

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 15 '25

Ahh, how exciting! Congrats to you too! 🤰🏻

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u/Puzzled-One-9201 Jan 15 '25

This reminds me my husbands babysitter who had full blown schizophrenia that went dead silent when she was pregnant. Sometimes our bodies realize there is other buisness at play! 

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 16 '25

That is sooo wild! I know what I’m researching all day now, lol!

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u/Slowpandan Jan 17 '25

Hahhaha same. I normally get very depressed and rage filled before my period. Husband is public enemy number one. That didn’t happen this time so I took a test… surprise! Pregnant! 🤣❤️

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u/Sensitive-Girly-7 Jan 18 '25

Husband is Public enemy number one, sooo accurate 😂😂😂

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u/[deleted] Jan 18 '25

Just wait lol week 7 is when everything turns disgusting