Negative ions such as chloride, bicarbonate and sulfate are called anions. That's pronounced 'an' ions. The common electrolytes that are measured by doctors with blood testing include bicarbonate, chloride, potassium and sodium. The functions and normal range values for these electrolytes are described below.
Generally, signs of early pregnancy are more subtle. Hormones due to pregnancy may start to take effect from about 10 days from conception, and the symptoms tend to become more intensified as the level of hormones gradually increase.
While others can't yet detect your pregnancy, by 5 weeks pregnant you may start feeling pregnant. If you have given birth previously you might notice your abdomen looks slightly larger than usual. This is largely the result of bloating. The uterus doesn't rise out of the pelvis until roughly 14 weeks pregnant but many women start experiencing bloating during early pregnancy. You may find your belly looks more poofy at the end of the day than early in the morning. Some women mistake this early pregnancy sign as a premenstrual sign.