--- I feel SO stupid even typing this!! In fact, pregnancybirthbaby.org.au recommends waiting until later in the pregnancy anyway, when they can see what is happening. Wondering whether now is the right time for you to start a family? I started getting those symptoms around 4 days before my BFP. Before we knew we were pregnant our one-and-a-halfyear old put his foot on my stomach and said baby. I got a super early bfp which didn't make sense only thing I could think was I had a period xx, I did have sore boob and EWCM 4 days before my bfp. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. That's because I feel like it prohibits me from having a productive day and makes me even more tired. Maybe that was why. Then she curled up in my arm like she was a baby and slept like that all night long. But lately she has to sleep with us and I mean right between us and nuzzled up against me. I have a 4 year old, but she hasn't really acted differently. I. s sk8eratmiami Posted 8/19/10 My partner has a 5 yr old daughter who lives with us. With DD it was burping, farting, metal mouth and the sense of smell of a bloodhound. another chemical pregnancy? I was 4dpo and watching my DD at gymnastics. We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. Nausea/vomiting 7. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! My dog even had 2 accidents inside and she NEVER does that. These are in fact all things that only happen when I'm pregnant. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Toddlers may not sense pregnancy, so much as they can detect any stress youre feeling. I don't normally get cramps with AF or when I O. I had cramping 4-5 days before AF was due for my first 2 pregnancies and got my bfp the next day, so 3-4 days before AF was due. My son 3 told me I have a baby in my tummy I said really but we have Kenzie (my 4 month old at the time). Its presumed that a mothers anxiety can be induced in her toddler, who may display behavioral changes like sleep disturbances and increased tantruming. She kept lifting the bottom of my shirt and saying Baby? Tested myself today, and it's positive. I'd hope that this doesn't last the entire 9 mo. I just knew! It is really bizarre but I believe she knows what is going on. Even if toddlers are excited about the possibility of a new brother or sister to play with, they might start to behave differently, display anger, or even seem as though they have regressed. Id love to know what goes threw their minds and if they sense it. I was wondering this recently too so I started reading a lot about it on line. October 2012: Missed Miscarriage, Baby with no heartbeat, stopped growing after 7 wks. Very annoying but very curious. So enjoy! Just curious to how everyone knew they were pregnant before their BFP. Sore boobs with #1! Well 2 weeks ago i found out i am expecting another little bean, I'm 17 weeks and haven't told my 5yr old daughter yet and she just thinks I'm getting fat!! Crazy - But can cats sense pregnancy before you find out?! My 5yr old dd sat next to me on the couch yesterday & all of a sudden rubbed my belly, got her face really close to it & said {in a baby voice- lol!!} About 11 days late, cramps, white discharge, negative pregnancy tests. Even if she's sound asleep, if I get up, she wakes up & follows me. Foolproof evidence may not exist, but claims from animal experts and fur parents are enough at the moment. She always curls up on my belly and is very protective of me. All in all its cute, but something to keep an eye on. Were you tracking? Founder of Baby Sensory, Hello Baby and Toddler Sense Dr Lin Day (PhD, M.Phil . In fact, this pregnancy was a surprise, and when she started doing this my DH was likeOH MY GOODNESS, YOU ARE PREGNANT! I knew because my boobs are ALWAYS super sensitive a week or so before AF, and they weren't. I was wondering if anyone had early pregnancy symptoms before they got their BFP? Headaches got worse during day 14 post-ovulation. My dog has been following me around the house for the last 2 weeks constantly! So sweet! Nothing for my 1st until about 5wks, 2nd really sore and painful boobs and this one now was extreme tiredness, having to wake up in the night to go for a wee and always being hungry! Literally the day I got my BFP she became waaaaayyyy more clingy & has stayed that way for the last three weeks (currently 7 weeks pregnant)! We weren't even trying yet. Not sure but my LO asked me about 4 weeks ago if i had a baby in my belly, i laughted it off and said no as me and my partner wasn't TTC. You might think its just an old wives tale but there is something to be said for intuition. Perhaps I should diet! She has since come around, probably because I spoiled her on Christmas, but I think she knew. Any reviews? A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. My sense of smell shot through the roof at about 7dpo! Help ..Lost the instructions for tesco own make pregnancy test!!! Who knows. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. My cat and dog both acted very weird even before I tested. We haven't discussed a baby with him yet. I have two pug dogs named Ava and Bela! What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. Bleeding / spotting 5. But last night I was in bed watching TV and not feeling very well and she just sat next to meand stared at me for the longest time. I am due with #2 in less than 2 months and it feels like MIL is gearing up to adopt my firstborn. Any one 7 weeks and having twinges of pain?? Is this another earliy symtom of pregnancy? The level of attention you provide your toddler might even unconsciously shift as you start to contemplate life with multiple children. After all, there might also be many occasions when toddlers think someone is pregnant, but they arent. Funnily enough, my very first symptoms this time were my ears popping at inappropriate times and one of the joints at the back of my pelvis clicking (I had SPD last time). my neice has been avoiding me lately and very sassy towards me, but my nephew who is usually the rude one has not let me out of his sight and just sits on my lap all day. We love her and treat her like our child. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Add message. I knew by 5-6 dpo that I was pregnant. So how would she know?? 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Anyways, yes, if *I* could smell a difference, I think your dog would too. Here is my story: I am a stomach sleeper and I couldn't sleep a week or 10 days before AF was due. We weren't even trying yet. I just don't want a BFN! I had no clue I was pregnant at the time and found out about twoweeks later. Mood changes 8.. 20052023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I think so because my 3 year old dog is very protective of me. Af arrived 2 days late. It was just funny because he pieced it all together before I did. s. Spammi. Xxx, My cm seems to have a weird pattern so I'm not sure Hun, Thanks, lotion cm means not fertile? She is 5, she said come on mommy we got to feed that baby boy in your belly. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. If you are worried about your pregnancy in any way, how your toddler will cope with the news, or even how you will cope with dual care, your toddler will be able to pick up on that. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. sk8eratmiami -Weirdest thing! I think it is the only time anyone would be excited about diarrhea! Wishful thinking? What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. I have a puggle-baby who will be 1 year in February who has been acting the same as PP's - following me around, sleeping on my side of the bed, having accidents in the house. Listen: Holly Wainwright and Andrew Daddo discuss whether toddlers can sense their mums are pregnant, on the This Glorious Messpodcast. I'm also wondering what others had. That did end up being a chemical .. I had crazy-vivid dreams! Our DD is 2 and she has been my cling-on lately. LOL. Ive actually BEEN back at work since my daughter was 2 weeks I felt great just acouple nights here and there to help w the bills but now its crunch time and my SO is acting like he cant handle it my daughter was born 3.5 weeks early and I long one sorry in advanced. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I am 8 days past a positive opk so every morning I am hoping it comes lol. headaches too!!! And would you believe him? She looked at me, looked at my belly and then back at me and asked.. "Do you have a baby in your tummy?" Charming:(. I dont' know for sure; but I really hope so!!! My at the time 3 yr old told my hole family i was pregnant, i brushed it off (knowimg i was secretly trying but didnt think i was actually pregnant ) three weeks later my hubby said i think u should test and yep i was pregnant so of course my family thought id lied to them. Most mainstream pregnancy tests are held under a stream of urine. My fresh cats seem to love me more since I got a positive. The short answer is yes. Dog's are smarter than we think. BFP strips are dipped into a sample of collected urine instead of being held directly in the urine stream. Bloating 4. Early BFP SYMPTOMS || 2DPO-20DPO || Baby #2 40,868 views Apr 27, 2021 560 Dislike Share THAT Caitlin Stark 4.17K subscribers In today's video I am sharing all supplements, feelings, and fun. She sounds very sweet, btw! We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. And even stranger-- and I fully realize how crazy this sounds - we were watching a movie and in it, a baby starts to cry. Very odd for both of them. A random little girl (looked 3/4 years old) was playing near me andthen she stopped in front of me. Had the weirdest and craziest very vivid dreams! Its certainly endearing to think that our toddlers can tell when were expecting, but, as one forum commenter put it - it might be self-selective to focus in on this one thing that they said - and were right about. Not sure when I dry up but I know I usually do before af. If I'm posting in the wrong spot let me know :) BFP 12dpo. i just laugh at least let me get my BFP first ! Although the dogsmay not know what the difference in scent means,they can sense that something is different. She knew what a bump meant as her teacher was pregnant too but she just kept patting my tummy and saying have you eaten too much again? PMSL. Research has found that many pregnant mothers are more anxious than usual. They often admit to being more moody and tired than before. The Picture One mom claims that her toddler daughter arrived home one day from daycare with a drawing she made of mommy, daddy, herself, and a new baby brother! Its deff a possibilityi have a 5 year old nephew and hes like another son to me but when i got preggers with my first i didnt really notice a difference in him, but every child is different and can sense different things. My dog too, a lot more clingy than normal. But when I was pregnant with DD I couldn't go anywhere near poo (I worked in daycare)! *4dpo spot on face (I never get them), emotional, fatigue, irritable, feel like I'm getting flu. We have had her since mid March and she is veryattached to us. I think a woman's true intuition is never wrong. Or still a possibility? DH calls me Dr. Doolittle. He said that the way I smelt had changed . W/my 2nd pregnancy, my oldest didn't seem to act any different, I think I just noticed him being needy a little more than usual, but that could have been because I was so tired all the time, that even getting him a cup of milk felt like a chore. I thought maybe thread about people who knew 100% that they were pregnant before their BFP might help others who think they are "crazy",lol. I look like Im 5 months pregnant. Hubby and I are ttc baby #2. Was she clingy? but it does make me wonder if she really can sense it. Some people believe it's because they take cues from your behaviour, but it might be more than that. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Multi-sensory adventures for busy people from 13 months to 5 years! I still havent told her the news but she talks about the baby in my belly every day and how she cant wait to become a big sister. Will you be able to conceive? Vivid dreams, nausea when eating, and tender nipples all within a few days, My husband and I are TTC our first baby. Good luck! She hasn't been barking just has been very alert and protectiveof me. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Or perhaps the answer lies in the unique relationship between a mother and child. But, can that really be true? Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). We have two mini-dachshunds. ?When I found out I was pregnant, and about 7-8 weeks along - I noticed the same behavior! You are probably going to be changing some things around the house during your pregnancy in preparation for the babys arrival . Can you imagine your 16-month-old son placing his hands on your belly, giving ita kiss and saying mummy, baby? He would just walk up to the expectant mum and tell them what she was having, very bizarre! Weird!! I was shockeshocked and thought she was kidding. She even tries to bump open the bathroom door with her big head if I go in. You produce more progesterone, estrogen, and hCG. With baby #1 - I was a teacher and one day at lunch my students kept asking me what I wanted to name my baby (I had no idea I was pregnant yet.) So, I've still got a week before I will test.. She will be one next month. Thought I was in there for a bit. eav2c member. Well last week after my daughter's father came for a visit. Intuitive wrote (not a mum!) Getting Pregnant Pregnancy Baby Toddler Preschooler Life as a parent Video Actively trying Ewcm before a bfp j jem1987 Posted 7/2/17 As it says really, I'm 8dpo and noticed a blob of ewcm got super sore boobs and nipples too. Tightenings in uterus, I can only describe them like Braxton Hicks! Prices will be updated to reflect your region choice. And if a heightened sense of smell is on your list of symptoms, you've still got nothing on your cat. Therefore, it might be best to start telling your toddler as soon as it is practical for you. I have been pregnant 3 times (one miscarriage) and each time, my min pin has walked around the house in between my legs so I practically trip over herand she does this about a week before I got each BFP. Save. 0 comment End of comments Keep me updated with new comments From infancy, our children can detect "secondhand" stress . 24/04/2009 13:47. DPO 14. I tested 9 dpo and bfp. Bloated. I get a bit lost with it all. i do the night feeds, i feed her during the day, i change every diaper, i take care of her after he gets off work, all the time, shes a very long vent about Blippi..I mean my MIL. She follows me everywhere now. Little things like uploading a profile picture make the community a better place. Hey ladies! June 2012. This pregnancy though, I did not get cramping prior to when AF was due, but I aslo didn't have AF after my MC and before my bfp. Hiya, One of my first PG symptoms is a really heightened sense of smell. I think dog's can sense something is different. Both pregnancies I got a crazy sense of smell early on. She has gotten better, but at first, she was having accidents in the house and going through the trash to get attention. I was just helping my 5yo DD in the toilet, and the smell of her poo, nearly made me vomit - normally something like this wouldn't bother me in the slightest! LOL, my dd is 2 years old. I could smell my bosss wifes perfume a mile away with baby #2 and still got a negative test until one week past AF due date! I read this while AF was still here (I'm currently 6dpo) and my horoscope as never said anything about pregnancy before. All rights reserved. According to the Humane Society of the United States, a cat's sense of smell is 14 times as strong as ours. lol my sister swears thats why my niece is so mean to me now because its probably going be a girl. Which, for him, already being VERY protective, is kinda insane. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Sore boobs and over tired. Baby? I almost died when I took the test and it came back positive! wrote Stippyrow. So 11DPO I took a test at 2am cuz I couldnt sleep and what do you know . However, its true that your toddler can sense change and stress. Ive been having these exact symptoms but Im only about 7 DPO. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. He is now 19 month old and I Am sat nursing my nearly 6 week old baby. Guess dd was wrong this time. One has been a mother, and she "knew" I was pregnant before I did. Thought there might be some stories on this. I definatley think dogs can sense it! Very interesting! the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. I wasn't on BC because I was nursing and didn't want the hormones to affect my supply. Watery pink discharge (TMI ALERT!! If you don't have the time to read through all of it, there is a list of some questions at the end that I would like to know if anyone else has experience with. I think that they can sometimes sense something different, especially if their mama has been acting differently. ? It could be possible that toddlers have heard talk about you trying to conceive a baby. I think they sense it, they have to. Apparently dogs can get to be protective with a baby. Should be intersting! How will you know for sure when it happens? This is my second month TTC #2 and this month a couple of crazy things have happened and made my symptom spotting brain go crazy! Sounds like your little pooch may be very intuitive! "AWE MOMMY!!! My daughter is 3 this month and she has started wanting to lay on my stomach to go to sleep. I'm not sure I just used to see him do it at family functions. I also have a mini-dachshund and I believe she know that I am pregnant as well. June 2012. She (the pup)has been pregnant twice. During early pregnancy, your hormones go wild. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I have a lot of shame around this and I'm not able to see my doctor until the 21st and this has been eating me up so I was wondering if anyone here has any experiences they can share. If you suffer from morning sickness, your toddler is going to notice when you dash to the toilet, or find it difficult to eat. Here are our three favorite stories from the internet where moms were convinced their toddlers magically sensed their pregnancy! Not exactly the same but my daughter SWORE black & blue she was getting a baby brother (we never found out what we were having) & lo & behold she got her baby brother! All rights reserved. I've read that if you're having a boy, little girls become 'clingy'or hang around you more and if you're having a girl, little boys become 'clingy' or hang around you more. I asked my OH and he is very honest with things like that. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Is this a sign of pregnancy? Or have your dogs been acting strange? Headache. "My daughter's teacher congratulated me saying my daughter told her I was pregnant with a baby boy. This is my second month TTC #2 and this month a couple of crazy things have happened and made my symptom spotting brain go crazy! I started complaining about heart burn and weird smells about 8 days before my missed period. Having not long ago left the warm and nurturing space of your womb, is it really so crazy to think your child would be in tune with your body? When your toddler or child has finished exploring, a whole new world of adventure begins with our unique soft toy, Tod!. I am trying to give her all the extra love I can now because come summer her world (and mine) will beturned upside down. Didn't want to read and run but hope you get your bfp. However the past week or so she has been completely stand offish and cold toward me. I might be overthinking things but Im really hoping for a BFP next week. I think she knows. I think animals can. They say dogs are the first to sense an earthquake and studies even showthey can sniff out cancer. Share the highs and lows, and meet other women experiencing the same concerns. He has been a thousand tmes more protective of me than usual. ? I thought I was the only one thinking this crazy thing! It is such a great feeling, I love that kid like she is my own daughter. Ok, so the first thing that has me prematurely high hoped is that my monthly (Feb) horoscope said I 'would get some exciting pregnancy news' this month. When R you testing? All orders in this region have free shipping! W/my 3rd and 4th pregnancies, I SWEAR my younger DC'n were all over me, as if they were afraid it was the last time they were going to see me! I told my students you know Im not pregnant right? And one girl says I know, I just feel like youre going to have a baby soon. I stopped to get a pregnancy test on my way home that day and it was positive. Studies have shown that spending time with a domesticated animal can improve mood, reduce depression, lower blood pressure, and even help you live longer. I'm thinking that it may be my mind screwing with me and maybe these "symptoms" are just my body and mind tricking me into thinking/hoping I could be UTD. What do you all think? She even asked me if i could move out! There actually have been studies that have been done that show that they can detect the pheromones that your body gives off during pregnancy. So it was way unexpected! And if so, how long after the onset of symptoms before you got your BFP? Our black cat always hangs around me as if she knows. She is very protective as she sits either on my stomach or my legs. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. This is long and very much a ramble so proceed with caution. The other one is our "baby." Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. She is now almost 2 and a half. What if you've been on the Pill for 10 years? I really hope I get my BFP this month and that that little girl is psychic lol!!! Others think that toddlers can sense pregnancy, not so much by acknowledging that youre growing another baby, but by being more clingy, acting out or regressing. About a week and a half before my BFP my cat wouldn't come near me, and she is usually very cuddly. **I completely apologize that I wrote a mini novel here. We just look at her funny. Jusy wondered if anyone else had this and gone on to a bfp!!! Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. It's possible. Or maybe you are already actively trying to conceive. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. especially for the dog lovers. Toddlers are perceptive. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. My daughters teacher congratulated me saying my daughter told her I was pregnant with a baby boy. She doesn't sleep in bed with us that often, since she has her own room with a bed. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. Sainsbury's Pregnancy tests.. ..how reliable??? She is so well-behaved and trained but lately has really been acting up for attention, it seems. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. Anyone else had this. Before I found out this time, the moment I opened the front door I was smelling things like cinnamon from muffins I'd baked days ago that were sitting in the fridge in the kitchen at the back of the house. Share the highs and lows of this time, and meet other women going through the same as you. The internet is filled with incredible stories like this one. They might even say it out loud - like mummy, baby!. She has gotten better, but at first, she was having accidents in the house and . It's killing me (Damn TWW) Has anyone else had a random child (or their own) sense or predict their pregnancy before they even knew they were pregnant?? When youre pregnant, things change. My question is. do you think she senses it and feels threatened by the idea of another baby? All of these changes will be apparent to your toddler who may not necessarily sense the pregnancy, but that something new is definitely happening. It's awesome! 2 days later tested positive they are so clever xxx. He even sleeps outside the bathroom door while I'm in the shower. This is an attempt to regain the normalcy of life , where they perhaps had a higher level of attention. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. URMySunshine77 member. Clarehc. You're pregnant!!!" Instead, try to explain it in terms of positive development for your toddler. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. When I got pregnant last year I really don't remember my cm but I remember putting on my lead up to it which I suppose was no help for others as I think I had a period when I was pregnant. Theres conflicting advice about when to tell your toddler youre pregnant. The hormones are what they are smelling. She knows we are TTC, and she REALLY wants a baby. SS (8) 23/05/2013 at 8:42 pm. She loves me unconditionally and we both cn't ever seem to get enough of each other. CD 2= fainter BFP, cramping stopped, vivid dreams. She follows me everywhere and never lets me out of her site. Jusy wondered if anyone else had this and gone on to a bfp!!! I don't know if I'm glad of that or not. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! and that is causing him to be more concerned and not that he actuallyknows there is a little one on the way! Anyway my dog and my freinds' dogs are all a little more sensitive to me and one of them even touches his nose to my belly every so often like he's saying hi or something! As it turns out, the pregnancy predictions of kids do come true. same! My friends daughter said twice in 2 days last week that I had a baby in my tummy I had no idea and laughter it off. I have noticed at night she has to curl up right by my belly (yes, she sleeps with me). If a friend leans over too fast to give me a hug, he's instantly between me and them. Ok this is completely crazy but do you think toddlers can sense pregnancy? 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. If you stay on top of any potential behavior problems, having pets during your pregnancy and afterward can be a wonderful thing for you and your baby. I hope not the whole 9 months! She wouldntgo in the same roomshe was in or go to her for anything. Smells are usually most intense in the early months of pregnancy and diminish . As it turns out, the pregnancy predictions of kids do come true. Throughout your pregnancy and once the new baby arrives, its important to help your toddler feel secure and good about themselves. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. We have two mini-dachshunds. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. One thought process is that its important to tell your toddler when youre happy for everyone else to know the news. CD 4= BFN, cramps (weird since bleeding stopped already), fatigue, vivid dreams. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. I was thinking that also. Fatigue. ?We have a big akita. Weird tho. I was just talking to DH about this the other day and it does seem like he "knows" something is going onthen I wonder, it could be that I'm acting different (mood swings, crying, etc.)