Nasal Congestion....How early?

Meggo1234

My boyfriend and I have been trying to conceive for a few months. My biggest issue is that I don't have a predictable period. Some months it will be 24 days long. Some months it will be 36 days long. So, I have no clue really how many DPO I am. I temp everyday, but this month's chart is weird. My temps have gone up and down a lot, probably because I woke up cold a few times. I had dips on day 8, 15, and 17. I started using test sticks this month, but then I realized I was testing at the wrong time. I didn't know there was a really short window for testing and I probably missed my ovulation day. So, like I said, no idea how many DPO I am. I am on day 24 of my cycle right now.

But here's why I'm posting...Since Saturday (6 days ago/19th day of cycle), I've had a stuffy nose with no other symptoms. My contacts have also been bothering me like they do when the veins in my eyes swell. To me, this seems like an increase in blood flow, which causes rhinitis of pregnancy. However, I'm finding conflicting information on the internet. The articles about rhinitis of pregnancy state it starts as early as two months or eight weeks, but users have posted it showing up in the first month.

Edited to add that I've been really fatigued and last night I felt nauseous when I laid down to go to bed. Not sure if it's connected. 

If you've had nasal congestion during pregnancy, when did it first appear? Would it be too early for me to have it?

JustWonderin805

auroraloo:

Pretty sure nasal congestion is the first sign of a cold. In November. Shocking.

You took the words right out of my mouth.

 

Meggo1234

Except that it started 6 days ago and I have no other symptoms...no sore throat, no high temperature, nothing..

CharmedBAcMF

Damn. Here I am thinking I was out last month because I got my period. I've had nasal congestion since the middle of October. I must seriously be KTFU. Fluck taking a test. I'm going to go schedule an appointment with my O/B since I should be coming up on 7 weeks soon.

 Time to go buy maternity clothes and start stalking the baby aisles! FLUCK YEAH!

EAJ10210

This question will probably not be well received here. You might want to ask on first tri. That being said, it's way too early for you to have any symptoms if you we're actually KU.

CaliforniaDream87

OP, have you taken a pg test?

AmyC925

auroraloo:

Pretty sure nasal congestion is the first sign of a cold. In November. Shocking.

 

Or if you're like me, allergies due to weather changes. Try some decongestant.

JustWonderin805

CharmedBAcMF:

Damn. Here I am thinking I was out last month because I got my period. I've had nasal congestion since the middle of October. I must seriously be KTFU. Fluck taking a test. I'm going to go schedule an appointment with my O/B since I should be coming up on 7 weeks soon.

 Time to go buy maternity clothes and start stalking the baby aisles! FLUCK YEAH!

Pfft, I'm already starting my registry and planning my shower. You're WAY behind.  

pantherRN

It's November. You probably have a cold.

POAS if you think you're pregnant and go ask 1st Tri. 

FoxiePM

Go to your nearest retail location and purchase a red dye test! If you have symptoms you will have a positive test. If positive please proceed to first tri.

[Deleted User]

auroraloo:

Pretty sure nasal congestion is the first sign of a cold. In November. Shocking.

Come on Rora, you don't know her lyfe!11!!

OP, you are totes pregnant!  

 

...Or you need to buy a humidifier. That heater can be a real biitch in the wintertime. Either or. 

Meggo1234

EAJ, Thank you for the serious response. Every time I post on this web site, all I get are rude responses. I just wanted to know if I should bother taking a test.

direy25

AmyC925:

auroraloo:

Pretty sure nasal congestion is the first sign of a cold. In November. Shocking.

 

Or if you're like me, allergies due to weather changes. Try some decongestant.

Yup. 

CamFam

Meggo1234:

If you've had nasal congestion during pregnancy, when did it first appear? Would it be too early for me to have it?

Third Trimester. Around 30ish weeks.

Meggo1234

CamFam:

Meggo1234:

If you've had nasal congestion during pregnancy, when did it first appear? Would it be too early for me to have it?

Third Trimester. Around 30ish weeks.

 

Thank you for responding. Good to know!

Dgaroo

Meggo1234:

My boyfriend and I have been trying to conceive for a few months. My biggest issue is that I don't have a predictable period. Some months it will be 24 days long. Some months it will be 36 days long. So, I have no clue really how many DPO I am. I temp everyday, but this month's chart is weird. My temps have gone up and down a lot, probably because I woke up cold a few times. I had dips on day 8, 15, and 17. I started using test sticks this month, but then I realized I was testing at the wrong time. I didn't know there was a really short window for testing and I probably missed my ovulation day. So, like I said, no idea how many DPO I am. I am on day 24 of my cycle right now.

But here's why I'm posting...Since Saturday (6 days ago/19 dpo), I've had a stuffy nose with no other symptoms. My contacts have also been bothering me like they do when the veins in my eyes swell. To me, this seems like an increase in blood flow, which causes rhinitis of pregnancy. However, I'm finding conflicting information on the internet. The articles about rhinitis of pregnancy state it starts as early as two months or eight weeks, but users have posted it showing up in the first month.

Edited to add that I've been really fatigued and last night I felt nauseous when I laid down to go to bed. Not sure if it's connected. 

If you've had nasal congestion during pregnancy, when did it first appear? Would it be too early for me to have it?

 As Auroraloo said - sounds to me like a cold.  Also, I don't understand this: you say your cycle ranges from 24 days - 36 days and you're on CD 24 and you have no idea how many DPO you are.  But then you say you were 19dpo on Saturday?!?!?

I suggest you take a test. Happy face for you if you're pregnant.  Sad face if you're not pregnant AND are sick.  

AmyC925

Meggo1234:

EAJ, Thank you for the serious response. Every time I post on this web site, all I get are rude response. I just wanted to know if I should bother taking a test.

If you want to take a test because you think this may be a symptom, take a test! You don't need anyone's permission to do that. But if you're going to test at any possible symptom, no matter how far out there it is, I would go to the dollar tree or walmart and get cheapies because you're going to go through a lot of them.

Meggo1234

Dgaroo:

Meggo1234:

My boyfriend and I have been trying to conceive for a few months. My biggest issue is that I don't have a predictable period. Some months it will be 24 days long. Some months it will be 36 days long. So, I have no clue really how many DPO I am. I temp everyday, but this month's chart is weird. My temps have gone up and down a lot, probably because I woke up cold a few times. I had dips on day 8, 15, and 17. I started using test sticks this month, but then I realized I was testing at the wrong time. I didn't know there was a really short window for testing and I probably missed my ovulation day. So, like I said, no idea how many DPO I am. I am on day 24 of my cycle right now.

But here's why I'm posting...Since Saturday (6 days ago/19 dpo), I've had a stuffy nose with no other symptoms. My contacts have also been bothering me like they do when the veins in my eyes swell. To me, this seems like an increase in blood flow, which causes rhinitis of pregnancy. However, I'm finding conflicting information on the internet. The articles about rhinitis of pregnancy state it starts as early as two months or eight weeks, but users have posted it showing up in the first month.

Edited to add that I've been really fatigued and last night I felt nauseous when I laid down to go to bed. Not sure if it's connected. 

If you've had nasal congestion during pregnancy, when did it first appear? Would it be too early for me to have it?

 As Auroraloo said - sounds to me like a cold.  Also, I don't understand this: you say your cycle ranges from 24 days - 36 days and you're on CD 24 and you have no idea how many DPO you are.  But then you say you were 19dpo on Saturday?!?!?

I suggest you take a test. Happy face for you if you're pregnant.  Sad face if you're not pregnant AND are sick.  

 Sorry, that was a typo from thinking ins circle. I mean 19th day in cycle.

CharmedBAcMF

Meggo1234:

EAJ, Thank you for the serious response. Every time I post on this web site, all I get are rude responses. I just wanted to know if I should bother taking a test.

Why would we be able to tell you this? Do you also want us to tell you when to pay your bills or take a poop? Be a grown up and make the decision to take a test. 

If you don't like us, why do you keep coming back?

Here's a thought for you. If you didn't ask stupid questions, then maybe you wouldn't get stupid responses? Now, please go chew on that for a little while and reread your thread about nasal congestion being a sign of pregnancy. That's right up there with flucking knitting. Good god.

BankerBSN

Meggo1234:

EAJ, Thank you for the serious response. Every time I post on this web site, all I get are rude responses. I just wanted to know if I should bother taking a test.

I would just wait till a baby emerges from your twat.

pantherRN

Banker&BSN:

Meggo1234:

EAJ, Thank you for the serious response. Every time I post on this web site, all I get are rude responses. I just wanted to know if I should bother taking a test.

I would just wait till a baby emerges from your twat.

::snort:: 

Meggo1234

AmyC925:

Meggo1234:

EAJ, Thank you for the serious response. Every time I post on this web site, all I get are rude response. I just wanted to know if I should bother taking a test.

If you want to take a test because you think this may be a symptom, take a test! You don't need anyone's permission to do that. But if you're going to test at any possible symptom, no matter how far out there it is, I would go to the dollar tree or walmart and get cheapies because you're going to go through a lot of them.

Where did I say I was asking for PERMISSION? I'm looking for FACTS before I get myself all worked up, Jesus.

Meggo1234

CharmedBAcMF:

Meggo1234:

EAJ, Thank you for the serious response. Every time I post on this web site, all I get are rude responses. I just wanted to know if I should bother taking a test.

Why would we be able to tell you this? Do you also want us to tell you when to pay your bills or take a poop? Be a grown up and make the decision to take a test. 

If you don't like us, why do you keep coming back?

Here's a thought for you. If you didn't ask stupid questions, then maybe you wouldn't get stupid responses? Now, please go chew on that for a little while and reread your thread about nasal congestion being a sign of pregnancy. That's right up there with flucking knitting. Good god.

I'm looking for some facts, not you to tell me to do this or that. Stop reading into the post like I'm looking for a *** oracle. Rhinitis of Pregnancy is a proven symptom of pregnancy. Look it up and stop bitching at me.

Meggo1234

Banker&BSN:

Meggo1234:

EAJ, Thank you for the serious response. Every time I post on this web site, all I get are rude responses. I just wanted to know if I should bother taking a test.

I would just wait till a baby emerges from your twat.

 

I'm not going to get myself all worked up and my hopes up if the facts are wrong. That's why I asked before going to buy a test. It's simple research. I'm not that stupid.

AmyC925

Meggo1234:

CharmedBAcMF:

Meggo1234:

EAJ, Thank you for the serious response. Every time I post on this web site, all I get are rude responses. I just wanted to know if I should bother taking a test.

Why would we be able to tell you this? Do you also want us to tell you when to pay your bills or take a poop? Be a grown up and make the decision to take a test. 

If you don't like us, why do you keep coming back?

Here's a thought for you. If you didn't ask stupid questions, then maybe you wouldn't get stupid responses? Now, please go chew on that for a little while and reread your thread about nasal congestion being a sign of pregnancy. That's right up there with flucking knitting. Good god.

I'm looking for some facts, not you to tell me to do this or that. Stop reading into the post like I'm looking for a *** oracle. Rhinitis of Pregnancy is a proven symptom of pregnancy. Look it up and stop bitching at me.

Just like congestion is a symptom of a cold, allergies, flu...but maybe you're right, it's more commonly a sign of pregnancy.

Meggo1234

AmyC925:

Meggo1234:

CharmedBAcMF:

Meggo1234:

EAJ, Thank you for the serious response. Every time I post on this web site, all I get are rude responses. I just wanted to know if I should bother taking a test.

Why would we be able to tell you this? Do you also want us to tell you when to pay your bills or take a poop? Be a grown up and make the decision to take a test. 

If you don't like us, why do you keep coming back?

Here's a thought for you. If you didn't ask stupid questions, then maybe you wouldn't get stupid responses? Now, please go chew on that for a little while and reread your thread about nasal congestion being a sign of pregnancy. That's right up there with flucking knitting. Good god.

I'm looking for some facts, not you to tell me to do this or that. Stop reading into the post like I'm looking for a *** oracle. Rhinitis of Pregnancy is a proven symptom of pregnancy. Look it up and stop bitching at me.

Just like congestion is a symptom of a cold, allergies, flu...but maybe you're right, it's more commonly a sign of pregnancy.

It's not the answer, but the way it's given. 

ScarletOflaherty

Meggo1234:

Rhinitis of Pregnancy is a proven symptom of pregnancy. Look it up and stop bitching at me.

That's the problem, NO ONE would ever consider a stuffy nose a pregnancy symptom unless they'd read it on the internet. I've had 3 kids and had LOADS of friends who had kids, and not one of them has ever said 'Gee, I have a stuffy nose, I wonder if I'm knocked up??'.  

citygirl17

My nose and sinuses are chronically stuffy so if rhinitis of pregnancy happened to me unfortunately I wouldn't even notice =(.  FWIW, I know where you're coming from though. For the past two cycles I've had what seemed like new or more severe symptoms that I wanted to attribute to pregnancy more than anything.  But, I know they're just because this whole experience is making me have a heightened focus on my body and don't necessarily mean I'm KU at all.  I've only been trying for two months now myself, and F**K does this process play mind games with you!

landosmommy

CamFam:

Meggo1234:

If you've had nasal congestion during pregnancy, when did it first appear? Would it be too early for me to have it?

Third Trimester. Around 30ish weeks.

So true! Damn stuffed up nose....

 

sunlavender

GO PEE ON A STICK!

curlylocks3

Your period is not 24 or 36 days long, your cycle is. Your period is the time you are bleeding from your bag. I think everyone else has covered the rest of your post.

darjeeling

Meggo1234:

Banker&BSN:

Meggo1234:

EAJ, Thank you for the serious response. Every time I post on this web site, all I get are rude responses. I just wanted to know if I should bother taking a test.

I would just wait till a baby emerges from your twat.

 

I'm not going to get myself all worked up and my hopes up if the facts are wrong. That's why I asked before going to buy a test. It's simple research. I'm not that stupid.

     you are already worked up and in denial that you are worked up.  simple research?  lol

Stizzle

One of the most important things I've learned from this board is if you have enough hcg (pregnancy hormone) in your system to cause symptoms then you will also have enough to give you a + test. 

PrimRoseMama

It sounds like you've got a cold. I don't know if that means you are pregnant.

kerriw147

I often get nasal congestion without any other symptoms and I've never been pregnant. Also I am "really fatigued" 90% of the time, sooo I'd POAS before decorating the nursery. gl though!

gscoville

Meggo1234:

EAJ, Thank you for the serious response. Every time I post on this web site, all I get are rude responses. I just wanted to know if I should bother taking a test.

Seeing as a test is the only sure way to tell if you're pregnant, of course you should 'bother' to take one. Possible symptoms are just that, possibilities...you're hoping two be pregnant so you're reading into things you might otherwise never even make note of. I mean, if you weren't TTC you would never think nasal congestion was anywhere near a pregnancy symptom, you'd be looking at allergies, dry air/oncoming winter, a cold, etc.; nothing so far fetched as pregnancy. And really, if you're serious about TTC, you wouldn't consider taking a test to be any kind of 'bother', not if you actually want to know for sure!

Stizzle:One of the most important things I've learned from this board is if you have enough hcg (pregnancy hormone) in your system to cause symptoms then you will also have enough to give you a + test. 

Exactly!  

lisamoe

I don't know if you are pregnant or if this is a symptom of pregnancy.

That being said, when I got pg with DS, I DID in fact, have a stuffy nose and felt like I was going to get a cold, but it lingered for a few weeks and found out that I was pg.  I don't know if that was just coincidence though. 

kat81again2

I didn't get nasal congestion during pregnancy except when I had a cold. 

I did get other obvious signs of increased blood flow. They started at about 15 weeks...I can't remember exactly when but definitely no earlier than 12-13 weeks. 

So, NO you could not be experiencing increased blood flow now, on the 24th day of your cycle, no matter when you ovulated.