So many people mistake the signs and symptom's for something else. I have heard "I think I have the flu" on more than one occasion. I thought it would be a good idea, esp. for some of our younger ladies here to get a full scoop on the real deal. :)

First off, a delayed period does not always means you're pregnant.
Secondly, yeast infections can affect test results to be incorrect.
Third, pregnancy tests are not always accurate.

Now, lets talk about the most common signs women have:

Tender breasts/nipples (how I knew, both times)
Slight spotting or cramping (never happened for me, but might for you)
Darkening aureoles
Extreme fatigue (this happens a day before I start, so I didn't pay attention)
Nausea and vomiting (this didn't happen til months later)
Frequent urination
Constipation
Raised basal body temperature (not many women check this anymore sadly)
Missed period (sometimes you can skip a month)
A positive pregnancy test (which leads me back to the 3rd thing I spoke of)

Now lets talk about that, I have taken a test before, got a negative, a positive and a negative, and then I went to the doctor and found out it was in fact negative. Sometimes they are flaky, not usually but sometimes, so if you get a false/positive, its always best to check with a doctor. :) Many things can affect a HPT. Its better to know, than not know.

Not all women get the normal signs of pregnancy, some get very lucky. With my first, after it started, I had morning-noon-night sickness, and always wanted sweet foods with my son. Now with my girl, I was always nauseas but never actually vomited, and always wanted salty things. Every pregnancy is a little different, these are all general guidelines to go by. If you don't know, then seek medical help and ask, that's what doctors are for. :)

I have never been pregnant, but I have had two close calls, both times BC did not work, and I had to test. I once had a false/positive pregnancy test, which always freak you out, weather you are wanting a new bundle or it was a surprise. I ended up going to the doctors and it was b/c of a small start yeast infection that caused the mess up with the HPT. What a pain to go through, the doctors ending up testing me twice.

I knew within days of conception that I was expecting-almost a full week before even the early tests will work.

My boobs swelled immediately. By the time I was three weeks past conception I had to have all new bras as nothing fitted. My nipples at day three became erect and stayed that way for about three months, permanently. My normal nipple discharge stopped.

I was peeing ALL the time. Like every half hour. That's hormonal at that early point.

Thats the big things I remember.

I am not about to drop a small fortune on DD or larger bras along with the rest of a pregnant ladies wardrobe. Guess I'm gonna have ti find some nice shelf-bra tops instead, heaven knows they will be cheaper.
I have heard many times it can feel like the flu, which would be a good indication for me as I almost never get sick.

I'm pregnant. My main symptom right off the bat was exhaustion. I couldn't and still can't sleep at night because of other things, and so I was just wasted the whole time. I can't wait to deliver!

Being over tired is another good reason. I first new with my girl b/c I was trying and it worked, with my 2nd and 3rd it was the feeling like flu that got to me, along with the chest tenderness. O my, they felt like someone just came up and punched me in the chest!

I am having my first pregnancy so I didn't know what to expect. I mean I know what the symptoms are but I'm sure each woman will agree that they wonder how they themselves will feel. First thing i noticed were that my breasts were getting bigger, I didn't think much of it. After that, I thought I was having the flu but instead I was pregnant.

I am having a regular period monthly. So the moment that I have missed one, I already have a check up with my Doctor and I am positive pregnant. I never experience vomiting and nausea.