https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:12:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ovulation-what-is-normal#post-1845280 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 12:17:18 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 1845280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For me it's also worse/more noticeable post-baby. But it's not as bad as you are describing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ovulation-what-is-normal#post-1845188 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 11:35:18 +0000 catlady 1845188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sadly, what you describe is normal for me. It's basically like having PMS twice per month. I'm nervous for how it will be once I finally get AF again (currently 11 months postpartum). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ovulation-what-is-normal#post-1845179 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 11:31:42 +0000 Mamaof2 1845179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Before babies my ovulation was pretty simple - maybe some twinges but that's all</p> <p>After babies - ovulation is WORSE than my period. I get cramps that require a heating pad, migraine, and bloat - its sucky!</p> <p>My OB/GYN said there isn't a "normal" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ovulation-what-is-normal#post-1845162 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 11:21:16 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 1845162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine seems to be different every cycle. Sometimes I get mild period-like cramps. Sometimes I get a weird ache. I always get tired after O. Like, need a nap every day tired. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ovulation-what-is-normal#post-1845154 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 11:15:33 +0000 As Time Goes By 1845154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I talked with friends who have described similar symptoms. I've never had it that bad, but I also didn't pay attention/was on the pill for so long. Is it your GP or OB you talked to about it?If you aren't comfortable with your doctor's response could you seek a second opinion? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ovulation-what-is-normal#post-1845137 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 11:08:14 +0000 alohaorchid 1845137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For as long as I can remember, every time I ovulate it's the same thing. I get pain, painful bloating, fatigue, headache, dizziness and super emotional. The pain that I get is a constant dull ache for 1-2 days with some sharp cramps thrown in randomly throughout the day, and it's always on one side. Ovulation has been confirmed through OPK's, temping, and ultrasounds so I know that's what I'm feeling.</p> <p>I'm just curious if anyone experiences this or something similar? I've asked my doctor multiple times if it's normal to be affected this much and he just tells me that everyone is different. </p>