Hi Hoody, sorry you are having such bad headaches. It may well be hormonal, I think it is really hard to find the source of headaches. I get a really bad headache about once a week that starts off as a pressure feeling behind my right eye. As the day goes on it gets worse and by the end of the day it is throbbing and I can barely function. These headaches normally last a couple of days . I finally discovered that I get these headaches when I haven't been drinking as much the day (or couple of days) before. Now that I am breastfeeding I definitely get them more frequently.

I have been getting this same type of headache for a few years and found that no pain killer under the sun will get rid of it. What I have found that helps me is of course drinking loads while I have the headache, I bought some Gatorade the other day because it helps rehydrate you better than water and that really helped too. I also find going for a walk in the fresh air takes the edge off it or just keeping active around the house (seems strange I know!). I find just sitting or laying down agravates it, maybe keeping the blood moving helps? Sometimes a good strong cup of coffee helps too, I have no idea why!

I really hope your headache eases up for you soon. That's great that your MIL can take your DD, I hope you get some good sleep today.