How Soon Could You Tell??

Updated on January 29, 2008
G.F. asks from Altoona, PA
15 answers

I'm asking other moms of more than one child out there, how soon could you tell that you were pregnant with your second (or third) child?? And was it any different than the first time??

I'm going through a rough patch right now, because my husband-to-be is in AZ at the moment working. I went to visit him two weeks ago now and he and I are trying for a second child. (I know hard to do long distance but still hey, what can you do but make do with what you've got?) Well about two days after we got home (myself and my daughter) I started feeling tired all the time and sick and I'm just plain moody with everybody, snapping for no reason, crying at the drop of a hat, and I don't wanna get my hopes up but my instincts are telling me I'm pregnant, but science is telling me it's too soon to take an accurate test for it. I've been trying to hold out until the end of at least next week but things just keep getting "worse".

Can anyone shed a little light on this?? I've heard conflicting information about it.

What can I do next?

  • Add yourAnswer own comment
  • Ask your own question Add Question
  • Join the Mamapedia community Mamapedia
  • as inappropriate
  • this with your friends

So What Happened?

*sighs* thank you everyone for your encouraging advice, but we have been struck with a tragedy....this past Saturday I spent 90% of the day in the ER, bleeding. The doctors confirmed that yes I was pregnant but due to unknown complications it couldn't carry on, and terminated itself. My boyfriend and I are holding together fairly well, and each day gets a little easier. We've been given the go ahead that as soon as I feel up to it, we can try again. So there wasn't anything seriously wrong, it just wasn't meant to be I suppose. In any case, thank you all very much.

Featured Answers

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

L.P.

answers from Harrisburg on

Hi G.,

When I got pregnant with my daughter, I knew I was pregnant the morning after conception(I know this seems weird). I didn't have any symptoms or anything except that I felt different and just knew I was pregnant. With my next pregnancy, I didn't know I was pregnant until I was 3 months along!!! Although I should have known a little earlier (hindsight) because I was moodier and more emotional. With my son, I found out by taking a pregnancey test. We had been trying to have another baby, so everytime I was a little late I took a test, but I didn't have any early symptoms with him. So to sum it up. Each pregnancy was different for me in the early stages.

Good luck!!!
L.

More Answers

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

D.M.

answers from Sharon on

Sometimes when we really want to be pregnant, our bodies will mimic pregnancy symptoms. Try relaxing a little. Whether you are or not, a week will not make any difference. However, your results will be more accurate.

With my second child, I knew I was pregnant, had the test done and it was negative. I took the test a week later and it was positive.

D.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

D.G.

answers from Philadelphia on

Hi. I actually found it more difficult to tell I was pregnant with my 2nd and 3rd than i did with my first. I theorize that it has alot to do with me having mine soo close together, and breastfeeding for soo long. My first signs with my first were breast related, but I think because I had already breastfed not too long before getting pregnant I didn't experience this for subsequent pregnancies. Good luck to you!
D.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

J.B.

answers from Philadelphia on

aww that has to be tough being away from him but look at the bright side...ypu had an excuse to go to beautiful Arizona! I used to live there and this is the perfect month to go :) Anyway I have a 7 and 3 yr old and I know the first sign for me was extreme moodiness and the most telling was sore boobs. Technology is crazy and I think if you can go to your dr. they could give you a test. Good Luck

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

D.E.

answers from Altoona on

They if net test out that can tell as soon as you miss you period. People say that they are really accurate

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

C.C.

answers from Philadelphia on

At two week there is no way that you should be feeling pregnancy symptoms already. Most times symptoms will start to occur after about a month. Two weeks is far too early. The fetus is not even the size of your pinky nail yet. This could just be that you want a second child and you miss your hubby to be. I am not saying that you aren't pregnant, I am just saying that it is way too early to tell anything and the mind can cause actual symptoms to occur. I only know that from my psychology courses. But if it is honestly your gut telling you that you are pregnant then go with your gut (that's what my dad always told me) just wait until you are a week or two overdue for your period.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

L.K.

answers from Reading on

Hi! I'm a mother of two children, one is about to turn 21, the other is 14. I could tell pretty quickly when I got pregnant both times. The second time caught me by surprise because I thought I was having the symptoms I usually have when getting my menstral cycle. The sensitivity I get didn't go away however and I realized as I became late by a couple of weeks, I wasn't going to have a menstral cycle at all; I was pregnant! Then the pregnancy symptoms that were similar to the first time kicked in-although I had more pronounced morning sickness in the beginning of the 2nd pregnancy and I had a lactose intolerance that lasted through the pregnancy, then went away. That was probably the strangest thing. Well, that's my experience.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

W.P.

answers from Pittsburgh on

Well i have had 4 sons and not one baby was the same . listen to your body . and get tested .

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

J.M.

answers from Pittsburgh on

I knew almost immediately with my first 4 pregnancies. We were trying, so I was paying attention to everything. I didn't really have symptoms, I just knew. With my last, I had no idea. We were trying not to, and oops, I thought I had a virus. After a week a friend said to get tested, I was in denial, and a week after that I did. But then again a few months ago, I started having a lot of symptoms (worse morning sickness than all pregnancies combined, tiredness, sore breasts, the whole deal) I was sure that I was pregnant, and I wasn't. Since then, every period comes with pregnancy symptoms.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

J.M.

answers from Allentown on

With my oldest, who is 2.5 I just had that feeling. I took a pregnancy test a week before my missed period & it was postive. With my youngest, 3 months, we were trying! The first clue for me was my very sensitive gums. I had sensitive & bleeding gums in the early stages of both my pregnancies, just didn't realize it with my first.
I again got a postive pregnancy test about a week before my missed period.

I think it's a bit early yet for you, just give it some time.

Good luck & I hope it all works out as you would like!

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

M.B.

answers from York on

Hi G.. I have only one child at this point and I knew within a week after conception and we weren't really "trying" so to speak. We were just letting it in God's hand starting with our honeymoon and well...I just knew the week after, but couldn't believe it. The early response home pregnancy kits work great and I used three of them. Lol. The first was negative, but the next two were positive. So, take the test and take the wonder out of your mind. :) Good luck!

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

A.B.

answers from Pittsburgh on

7 pregnancies, each was different but I was SO regular with my cycle that I "knew" each time. Listen to your body, as another suggested & pick up a pregnancy test...they're amazing these days. Good luck!

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

J.K.

answers from Harrisburg on

I got my big fat postitive 9 days after ovulation. I ws encouraged to test earlier and my test turned out very quickly adn very dark. It not to early to test 2 weeks afterwards :)

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

J.R.

answers from Allentown on

With my second I took a pregnancy test 11 days after ovulation/conception and it was positive. The line was faint--but it was there.

I have to wonder though...if you are planning to get married, why not get married *before* having a second child? I was 17 weeks pregnant when I got married, so I'm not judging you...I just never really understood the concept of *trying* to get pregnant when you aren't married yet, especially if you plan to get married. I'm dreading the day my now 9 year old daughter figures out that I was pregnant when I got married, because I don't want my situation to be an example to her be promiscuous (not that I was promiscuous...but you know how teens can contort things).

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

S.K.

answers from Scranton on

I hope you are but I just went through the same moodiness for absolutely no reason. 2 weeks of feeling down, cranky and snapping at everyone for nothing. I was worried because I do not want to be pregnant again. I got my period a few days ago so it was just really out of character moodiness.

Hope your outcome is different!

For Updates and Special Promotions
Follow Us

Related Questions

Related Searches