A Very Early Sign of Pregnancy, otherwise known as the earliest sign of pregnancy or the first symptom of pregnancy

Sometimes, a very early sign of pregnancy can be misleading. The earliest sign of pregnancy can be mysteriously similar to PMS, believe it or not.

When I was pregnant with Hana, the first symptom of pregnancy was slight cramps and a bit of spotting and I thought for sure I was not pregnant. I actually was so convinced that this was not a very early sign of pregnancy, that we went to a party and I had two glasses of wine! Imagine how guilty I felt when I found out I was pregnant...

I really had no idea that this was actually the first symptom of pregnancy! DUH!

The week went on, and I still had the cramps and sore breasts and spotting, but no period. But I still did not know this was a very early sign of pregnancy.

It was only after about a week that James said, "OK, you're moping around, saying you're not pregnant. Let's just get a pregnancy test and take it." And I thought, "Well, I'm sure I'm not, but ok..." And lo and behold, it was positive! We had been trying for eight months so we were elated.

So keep in mind that the normal symptoms of PMS, such as sore breasts, cramps and spotting, can also be the earliest sign of pregnancy.

When you are trying to get pregnant, act like you already are pregnant. Always take your folic acid, and do not drink alcohol. And see your doctor when your test comes back positive.

Good luck with it!