Early pregnancy symptoms or just a cold?

I'm not sure how many of you are in similar situations to me. I don't have anybody to talk to about certain things in my life, or I feel like I don't have any one to talk to. Most of the people in my life have not been dealt a great hand, so I feel like my problems are mediocre compared to what's going on in their lives.

Last year when I before I found out I was pregnant, I had suspicions, but I didn't have anyone to talk to about it. Then when I found out I was pregnant, there was nobody I was excited to tell or to share that moment with me other than my husband. My husband had just left to go to Alberta for two months right after we conceived, so I couldn't even tell him in person. Not having anyone to talk to about what's going on in your life is hard and doesn't make important events like pregnancy feel important.

So I'm currently having similar symptoms to when I found out I was pregnant with my son. Before I took the test last time, I just had a feeling I was pregnant; I had lost my appetite and I had developed skin tags on my neck. I know those are typical symptoms, but that's all I had. I was fortunate during my pregnancy to never develop morning sickness or many food aversions. Late in the pregnancy, I did develop swollen feet and did have borderline high blood pressure.

Right now I am experiencing loss of appetite. It's currently 8:30PM and I just made myself a sandwich, not out of hunger, but because I'm still nursing my son and I need the food. Today while I was in Walmart, I had some serious hot and cold flashes. The hot flashes actually made me sweat and I had to take my sweater off. Not too long after that I would still be hot but have chills as well. I'm apparently craving spicy foods as well since I bought jalapeño Havarti cheese and Sweet Chili Heat Doritos.

I do have a cold right now, so the lack of appetite and hot and cold flashes could be a result of that. I can't run to the store as the babe is sleeping and I don't have anybody to watch him. I'll have to go buy a test tomorrow when hubby gets home. I know you may be thinking, just wait for a missed period. That would be ideal, but I haven't had one since my babe's been born so I don't know what to think. I'm pretty sure I was ovulating less than two weekends ago so there is a chance it could be pregnancy. I am not quite ready for it yet, my son is only 8 months old. I guess I'll have to take the hand that's dealt me and get the test tomorrow night. I'll let you know the results Saturday!