Headache, nausea, & cramping-Signs of O?

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-10-2006
Headache, nausea, & cramping-Signs of O?
8
Tue, 04-17-2007 - 1:09pm

Hi all,

I'm on CD15 of an average 31 day cycle. I've been having mild cramps only in the right side of my abdomen and feeling headachy and queasy since late last night.

Are these signs of ovulation? I've never really felt O signs before, but then again I've never really been looking for any before.

Thanks for reading.

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-06-2006
Tue, 04-17-2007 - 1:22pm

Hello,


It definately sounds like you are ovulating. I get the same thing. You should buy a OPK and see if you have a surge.


Keep us posted!


~Lisa

TTC to conceive #1 officially since 2001. Dh had Varicocele surgery 2005 and has low sperm count. Dh tried Clomid..it didnt really help, HSG in 1999 and 2005, Charting since Jan 2006, <

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-10-2006
Tue, 04-17-2007 - 1:38pm

I didn't really want to incur the expense of an OPK since DH and I aren't really trying, but aren't preventing anything either. No withdrawl, no condoms, etc. We're just BD'ing when we get the urge and if it happens, it happens... that way there's really no pressure... lol

I have noticed a MUCH higher libido than normal since yesterday morning (sorry if TMI). We happened to BD yesterday AM around 6, then I started getting the cramps in the right side around 10am. Then later in the evening around 9pm or so, the queasiness and very mild headaches began. I alsp feel wetter "down there" than normal, but I'm not sure if it's EWCM or CM w/semen (sorry again if TMI). I've never had all of these things happening around O time before that I remember, so it's pretty new to me. Maybe my hormones are REALLY surging more than normal or something!

MyMonthlyCycles estimates that my O date is Friday, so I don't know, it IS just an estimate. We'll just BD the rest of the week and cross our fingers! :)

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-06-2006
Tue, 04-17-2007 - 2:58pm

Hello,


Increase Libido is also a sign, which makes sense.


I personally do not like Ovulation calenders that estimate when you SHOULD O. Not everyone Os at the same time every month. Most of the time I O around CD14 but last cycle I Oed on CD10 and this cycle at CD15. I would not have know this if I hadnt been taking my temps or using OPKs. You can Ovulate anytime during your cycle or not at all.


The only real

TTC to conceive #1 officially since 2001. Dh had Varicocele surgery 2005 and has low sperm count. Dh tried Clomid..it didnt really help, HSG in 1999 and 2005, Charting since Jan 2006, <

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-10-2006
Tue, 04-17-2007 - 3:40pm

I think I am too. I don't really believe the online "estimators" either. They're more of a "guide" to let me know around the time that I "might" be O'ing. Plus I use it to track my period and it gives me like a week window of when I "should" or "might" be ovulating and when I "should" expect my next period.

At this point though, I don't want to get all involved with the temping and the charting yet. We're just having fun "doing it" right now and if something good comes out of it, then great! :) If not, and we get really serious about focusing on it, then I'll think of temping and charting.

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-06-2006
Tue, 04-17-2007 - 3:44pm

Hello,


Good idea...just keep having fun!! ;) I have been temping for almost 2 years now, it is such a big part of my routine. If I ever do become pregnant, it will be weird not doing that anymore.


~Lisa

TTC to conceive #1 officially since 2001. Dh had Varicocele surgery 2005 and has low sperm count. Dh tried Clomid..it didnt really help, HSG in 1999 and 2005, Charting since Jan 2006, <

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-10-2006
Tue, 04-17-2007 - 3:48pm
I bet it would be almost like a relief! I'm sure you'll become pregnant someday! Hopefully you'll get it naturally without having to go through the IVF. I'll keep you in my prayers.
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-06-2006
Tue, 04-17-2007 - 5:42pm

Hello,


THANK YOU!! I could use all the prayers I could get. I am not looking forward to all the meds I will have to do next cycle and the egg retreival..UGH!!


~Lisa

TTC to conceive #1 officially since 2001. Dh had Varicocele surgery 2005 and has low sperm count. Dh tried Clomid..it didnt really help, HSG in 1999 and 2005, Charting since Jan 2006, <

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-10-2006
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 9:56am
You never know, maybe this month! I have my fingers crossed for you! It's not over til AF shows!