From: day_kevran@tandem.tandem.com (Kevran Day )
Subject: Re: 2nd Pregnancy Thoughts and Home Tests
Followup-To: misc.kids
Organization: Tandem Computers, Inc.
Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1992 20:16:41 GMT

In article <2169@ncr-mpd.FtCollins.NCR.COM>, sdavis@khan.ColoSpgs.NCR.COM
(Susan Davis) wrote:

> I really "feel" pregnant, but what I want to know is what does "feeling"
> pregnant at 1 week past possible conception mean??  What were some of the
> earliest signs you all had with your pregnancies?  Be specific, I am
> desperate :-)  

I'm a great example!  I've been pregnant 3 times (1 successful outcome, 
well, so far ;-).
  
The first time,  I really thought I was pregnant but my hubby said there's
no way you could know so soon (about 1 week).  So I waited and did the
test,
it was positive - 9 months later, great kid!  The second time, I felt I was

pregnant again, same symptoms at about 1 week post-conception.  I waited
to test again - you guessed it, the test was positive again. 
Unfortunately, 
it wasn't meant to be and I miscarried at 9 or 10 weeks.  Third time (this
one ;-), same symptoms, I was sure within a few days that I was pregnant 
again.  I had the blood test about 10 days post-conception, it was
positive!  

Now for my symptoms.  All three times, I had an allergic reaction which
caused little bumps on the white of my right eye!  Doctor said no way 
would that be caused by pregnancy, but that's the only time I've ever
had these little blister-like bumps on my eyeball!!!  Weird, huh???
Also, a slight tingling in the area of the uterus (almost like an
electrical 
"buzz"), all three times. And my face would break out a little more than 
the normal pre-menstrual eruptions!  I also would get very hungry! 
 Nothing else, nothing more noticeable.  But I'm very aware of the changes 
that go on in my body, so these things were obvious to me.  For instance, 
I normally know when I'm ovulating (as many woman do!). 

It was only much later, that my breasts would feel tender or the backache
or bladder urgency would start (like at 3 months!), all the *usual* first
symptoms.

As far as the type of test.  You can only be fairly sure with the blood
serum
test, especially before the first missed period.  I wouldn't trust the home
tests before then.  Besides, insurance will usually cover the cost of the
blood test, so why spend the money on the home test?  Of course, if you
just wake up one day and realize, hmm I should've started today (or 
yesterday), the home test works just fine.  

> Thanks !!
> 
> -- Susan Davis
>    (susan.davis@Colospgs.NCR.COM)
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Good Luck!  I hope that congrats are in order!

Kevran (mom to Jason - 2YO and ??? due in Oct.)
From: joanne@hpcc01.corp.hp.com (Joanne Petersen)
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 20:32:36 GMT
Subject: Re: Rice as a finger food?
Organization: Hewlett-Packard PAITC Data Center