This is more likely your normal period. All periods are not the same, we become acutely more aware of what is going on in our body when we are hoping for something specific (pregnancy).
Keep a chart! Write down all your symptoms. Do this every day of every month. You'll start to see your own patterns.
If you have been trying to conceive for a year, you need to go see your doctor. It is recommended for couples to seek the advise of doctors when they have been trying for a year.