harder to breathe

this may have been asked before but i couldn't find anything, sorry if it is a repeat question.  i have been feeling like it is harder to get enough air lately.  we have been ttc for 8 months now and i am pretty sure that i o'ed on the 11th or the 12th.  i have been having cramping, sore nipples, creamy discharge, feeling sick to my stomach, and had a dizzy/almost fainting spell this morning.  i have had 2 previous pg's but don't remember having trouble getting air in early pg.  has anyone else had this happen.  my af is due on the 25th or the 26th so i haven't tested yet, don't want to be disappointed with a bfn again.  i plan on testing on Saturday and on Monday if the first shows a negative.  any advice or personal experiences would be appreciated.  thanks.

best of luck to all others in their 2ww.  baby dust to all*~*~*~*~

[AnnieBrooke]

It being harder to feel like any oxygen was coming in on a breath was one of the first things I noticed, well before AF was due or anything.  Good news for you, I think!  Annie

[wantingtobepg]

thanks, i hope it's good news too!

[CP in BR]

I completely agree...deep breaths have become more of a necessity b/c i can't breathe normally and haven't been able to since the VERY beginning of this pg! Good luck!!!

[FLbaby]

I too have the same thing.  I am only 8 weeks today and it is harder to breathe than normal.  I can't image why this would be the case.  Does anyone know?

[AnnieBrooke]

I have read that it is the result of the progesterone, that it somehow makes it feel like you aren't getting enough oxygen.  Maybe someone else knows the technical reason.