The symptoms you reported (nausea, headache, feeling bloated) are considered as possible, but not certain symptoms for pregnancy. The reason for this is that these symptoms can be found in the pregnancy, because of the hormonal changes that are related to the start of the pregnancy.
However, hormonal changes which are similar enough to cause the same symptoms might be found in other conditions, which are actually considered pathological. The lighter period and the longer lasting menstrual cycle are more likely related to other conditions than pregnancy.
However, this cannot be either confirmed or ruled out without a physical examination, hormonal laboratory tests, and an ultrasound scan from your gynecologist whom you are advised to visit.
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