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? It can also sense that a female is pregnant even before getting the test results. Or still a possibility? Multi-sensory adventures for busy people from 13 months to 5 years! 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. It is such a great feeling, I love that kid like she is my own daughter. 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. This happened with a previous pregnancy and thats when I really had a hunch. I did an HPT this morning with FMU at got a BFN. 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! I cant bring myself to test before my period date. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. But when I was pregnant with DD I couldn't go anywhere near poo (I worked in daycare)! Can you imagine your 16-month-old son placing his hands on your belly, giving ita kiss and saying mummy, baby? Xxx, My cm seems to have a weird pattern so I'm not sure Hun, Thanks, lotion cm means not fertile? Like you are growing so big, its time to get you a big kid bed! Or you love to read so much, were going to make you your very own reading nook where the rocking chair used to go.. She has gotten better, but at first, she was having accidents in the house and . He is now 19 month old and I Am sat nursing my nearly 6 week old baby. I had crazy-vivid dreams! DH calls me Dr. Doolittle. If a friend leans over too fast to give me a hug, he's instantly between me and them. October 2012: Missed Miscarriage, Baby with no heartbeat, stopped growing after 7 wks. I feel like I have a guard dog. My stomach was also warm to the touch. Extreme fatigue now with #2! Our youngest son just turned one and it took 2 years of trying to conceive with him, and that plus a year of fertility treatments for our middle son. I think a woman's true intuition is never wrong. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I was shockeshocked and thought she was kidding. Just curious to how everyone knew they were pregnant before their BFP. I have also had the worst itching/tingling boobs today too. My cats are also acting really funny, I was lying in bed reading last night and they both jumped on the bed at the same time and started crawling all over, both eventually settling down on my belly. Can older children sense you're pregnant before BFP? I hold her like a baby and scratch her tummy. Sore boobs with #1! especially for the dog lovers. Mood changes 8.. 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. She does that in the morning as she wakes up and all through the day what does that mean. Af arrived 2 days late. Anyways, yes, if *I* could smell a difference, I think your dog would too. wow. 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. another chemical pregnancy? Save. Nausea/vomiting 7. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. Toddlers are perceptive. I dont' know for sure; but I really hope so!!! 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. I just don't want a BFN! Thanks! Here we are trying for #5 and I still find myself googling like crazy and reading these forums. When do you plan to test? 2 days later tested positive they are so clever xxx. 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? What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. 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! My cat, who I've had since 2001, has been acting so obnoxious at night that I've had to boot her out of the bedroom. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Similarly, they could have overheard a hushed conversation between parents that yes, they might be pregnant this time. Theres a lot of anecdotal evidence that toddlers can sense your pregnancy. During early pregnancy, your hormones go wild. Help them see its not all about the new baby, that they are still important too. I think dog's can sense something is different. Here are 12 early signs of pregnancy (Image credit: Getty) Jump to: 1. Wondering whether now is the right time for you to start a family? We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Theres a variety of anecdotal evidence out there. My dog has been following me around the house for the last 2 weeks constantly! URMySunshine77 member. You've made the decision and you are actively trying to conceive. headaches too!!! Toddlers may start doing things like rubbing or cuddling your tummy out of the blue, causing you to think that toddlers can, indeed, sense pregnancy. My daughter is 3 this month and she has started wanting to lay on my stomach to go to sleep. Ive heard people say that a lot but my five year old had no idea despite my large bump! Very annoying but very curious. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. We weren't even trying yet. Good luck! I also know whether it's sticking or not. Toddlers may not sense pregnancy, so much as they can detect any stress youre feeling. With DD it was burping, farting, metal mouth and the sense of smell of a bloodhound. 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. Before we knew we were pregnant our one-and-a-halfyear old put his foot on my stomach and said baby. ?But you brought it up! Fatigue. Very odd for both of them. EPT: early pregnancy test hCG: human chorionic gonadotropin (a hormone produced during pregnancy; elevated levels result in a positive pregnancy test) [2] HPT: home pregnancy test PG: pregnant POAS: pee on a stick (take a home pregnancy test) 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! You hate loud noises The little clues that suggest you might be pregnant often come in the form of things that don't usually bother us suddenly now getting to us BIG time. 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. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Little things like uploading a profile picture make the community a better place. She never even knew I was pregnant, or that we had lost the baby. Trying to wait until Tuesday. Most mainstream pregnancy tests are held under a stream of urine. It makes me almost worried that someone is outside the house or there is going to be an earthquake. Not sure when I dry up but I know I usually do before af. So, I've still got a week before I will test.. But rewind a few weeks, before your period went AWOL and before you had an excuse for your excessive crabbiness, to when you had no idea that your recent romp in the hay was something much more special. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. -- Hoping she's not just noticing the weight I've gained recently!! The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. He HAS to be by me. One has been a mother, and she "knew" I was pregnant before I did. When your toddler or child has finished exploring, a whole new world of adventure begins with our unique soft toy, Tod!. I've been wondering the same thing. Ha ha. If so, how long does it last? Your furball can detect pregnancy-related shifts. Do you know how many DPO you would have been when your 3 yr old told you? You might think its just an old wives tale but there is something to be said for intuition. She doesn't sleep in bed with us that often, since she has her own room with a bed. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. 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?? As it says really, I'm 8dpo and noticed a blob of ewcm got super sore boobs and nipples too. 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! And even more so if your child is still breastfeeding. They have an uncanny ability to detect changes in humans. ? From infancy, our children can detect "secondhand" stress . i remember cramping for about 5 days straight, and had slight spotting (the cramping for days never happens to me, EVER) when i get my period i literally cramp a couple of hours before hand or the night before and bang there she is! I'm also wondering what others had. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. Ive been feeling nauseous for days and threw up today and outta no where my son said mommy theres a baby in your tummy, I havent taken a test or anything yet but been freaking out ever since.. Today our 5 yr old looked at me and said she'd rather be with her mom because she was going to be the only kid there. 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!! She even asked me if i could move out! I had no clue I was pregnant at the time and found out about twoweeks later. Mine has always snuggled with me and DH at night on the couch (87 lb lab, snuggle??). Were you tracking? However, its true that your toddler can sense change and stress. eav2c member. s sk8eratmiami Posted 8/19/10 My partner has a 5 yr old daughter who lives with us. Seriously though, I have noticed that she is being more defiant and pushing the bounderies more lately. So enjoy! I thought I was crazy for wondering the same thing, but I think our beagle has her suspicions. Prices will be updated to reflect your region choice. Hubby and I are ttc baby #2. She is now almost 2 and a half. So I had massively sore boobs, hot flashes, insomnia, bloating, etc from about 3DPO - all not due to the medication. So how would she know?? Guess dd was wrong this time. Just curious to how everyone knew they were pregnant before their BFP. My friend (now 24 weeks pregnant with #2) didn't have a positive pregnancy test until she was 6 weeks pregnant. ? Our great dane, who is usually more of a daddy's girl, will not leave my side now. And if so, how long after the onset of symptoms before you got your BFP? Should be intersting! **I completely apologize that I wrote a mini novel here. On several occassions she has asked if she could go back to her mom's house house and other times she has asked why i have to always be around. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. hahaha oh wow thats scary! Thought there might be some stories on this. Doctor wouldn't do pregnancy test. Throughout your pregnancy and once the new baby arrives, its important to help your toddler feel secure and good about themselves. So, I bet that they can smell the shift in your hormones! If I'm posting in the wrong spot let me know :) BFP 12dpo. Advertisement. We have a spoiled rotten chihuahua. Anecdotal Evidence That Toddlers Can Sense Pregnancy, Theres plenty of anecdotal evidence that toddlers can sense pregnancy, but no scientific basis, Toddlers can certainly sense any stress and change happening, Toddlers may appear to regress while you are pregnant, but there are ways to help them feel more secure. I always know. We have two mini-dachshunds. 1 week later I tested positive! Although research hasn't confirmed a heightened sense of smell during pregnancy, about two-thirds of pregnant women say they are more sensitive to scents, a condition called hyperosmia. The dog jumped up, looked around the house, and then stared right at me as if to say: where's the baby?? I'm glad i'm not the only one noticing this. As it turns out, the pregnancy predictions of kids do come true. Here is my story: I am a stomach sleeper and I couldn't sleep a week or 10 days before AF was due. Or have your dogs been acting strange? 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! They don't want to leave my side, meow and whine constantly to me, not DH. They might even say it out loud - like mummy, baby!. I was 4dpo and watching my DD at gymnastics. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! I could smell my boss's wife's perfume a mile away with baby #2 and still got a negative test until one week past AF due date! When you fall pregnant, your hormones start to do their thing before even a home pregnancy test could detect the baby. Well the last week she has been acting really weird. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Theres conflicting advice about when to tell your toddler youre pregnant. I hope it is because she "senses" that I'm preggo, but we certainly haven't said anything to her about trying and probably won't tell her until we're sure we're "in the clear", around 2nd trimester. 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. This is new behaviour that they arent used to. I too, think she knows. She (the pup)has been pregnant twice. It could be possible that toddlers have heard talk about you trying to conceive a baby. After all, they do like to mimic what we say, so they will likely be saying baby quite a bit once youre talking to them about your pregnancy. 1 week later I tested positive! I have also had the worst itching/tingling boobs today too. 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. All rights reserved. TLDR is I drank a lot over Christmas before knowing I was My MC Story and AftermathSo Many Unanswered Questions (Very long and a little graphic). I think my daughter knows (we haven't told her yet). Baby? I almost died when I took the test and it came back positive! wrote Stippyrow. Tested myself today, and it's positive. You know how I know you're pregnant? My dog is extra clingy now. Then she curled up in my arm like she was a baby and slept like that all night long. I was using OPK by I never got a positive stick. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. She kept lifting the bottom of my shirt and saying Baby? It was just funny because he pieced it all together before I did. 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. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. I'm going to have to say out of all the pregnancy symptoms leading up to my BFP, I despise getting headaches the most. 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. You produce more progesterone, estrogen, and hCG. We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. But lately she has to sleep with us and I mean right between us and nuzzled up against me. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. But today a tested positive. And if a heightened sense of smell is on your list of symptoms, you've still got nothing on your cat. So it was way unexpected! One of my cousins was able to pick the sex of all the expected babies in the family from the time he was 3yrs old until he was about 5yrs old. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I jokingly asked my niece " are you mad at me because i have a baby in my tummy" and she rolled her eyes at me and said "yes" lol me and my sister thought it was so hilarious. Which he has never done before. The last couple days she has been much more clingy and always has to have her arms wrapped around me. She is very protective as she sits either on my stomach or my legs. My then 9 month old started rubbing my tummy all of a sudden. My first I was in Jamaica and I was all of a sudden nausea just walking on the beach and had major aversion to coffee which was odd, This pregnancy no nausea or aversions yet but I had major mood swings and I had insomnia. My 4 year old DS found a drawer full of his old muzzy clothes this afternoon, he asked me if he could keep them for his new baby brother or sister. All of these changes will be apparent to your toddler who may not necessarily sense the pregnancy, but that something new is definitely happening. 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. Is this a sign of pregnancy? I am 8 days past a positive opk so every morning I am hoping it comes lol. 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!!} The internet is filled with incredible stories like this one. 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. And would you believe him? When someone comes near me, he actually steps right in front of me. ?We have a big akita. Two days later I got my BFP. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. 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. She looked at me, looked at my belly and then back at me and asked.. "Do you have a baby in your tummy?" She loves me unconditionally and we both cn't ever seem to get enough of each other. She is very jealous right now b/c she senses that she's going to be replaced. sk8eratmiami -Weirdest thing! Hey ladies! Ive been having these exact symptoms but Im only about 7 DPO.