Just a Few Ovulation Symptoms.

Some ovulation symptoms I've heard of are:

Spotting - small amount of light/ dark blood from implantation.
Nausea - feeling sick.
Basal Body Temperature (BBT) - your temperature will increase a few tenths of a degree whilst you're ovulating after afterwards.
Mittelschmerz - lower abdominal pain (similar to period cramps).
Increased Sexual Desire - broodiness or wanting to have sex more often.
Aches - bodily aches anywhere (usually back or hip pain).
Tender Breasts - they may be sore and uncomfortable.
Cervical Mucus - there should be an abundance of clear, sticky and slippery mucus.
Cervical Position - your cervix while be higher, softer and more open around ovulation.

Hopefully this information will help those who are trying to conceive (TTC) understand what to look for when ovulating.

The Question About Spotting.

A lot of women say that when they experience implantation bleeding (spotting), they see a small light pink patch. Other women say they see a small dark brown patch, almost like dried blood.

So for people who are trying to conceive (TTC), it gets confusing when telling if they are spotting or just getting closer to their period. The question of spotting is pretty simple: it varies from woman to woman. It's difficult to tell if you are about to start your period or if you are experiencing implantation spotting, so if you think you are pregnant, don't rely on spotting as an indication that you are pregnant.

It's important to look out for other pregnancy symptoms because some women don't even experience spotting when they are pregnant. Look out for cramps, nausea, tender breasts and of course your missed period. Relying solely on spotting could lead to disappointment because there could be so many reasons for you seeing light pink or dark brown spotting.