Lightning Crotch

akraxner

Let's just put this out there.  I've heard of this wonderful experience lovingly named "lightning crotch".  Anyone know when this exciting symptom might start?  I have been having interesting, and mildly uncomfortable twinges in that area lately...but I don't think I'm far enough along to have that particular symptom.  So anyone experienced this or know anything about it?

Buggygirl84

I haven't had it with this pregnancy yet. And I don't recall at what point I got it with DS. But I *do* remember knowing without a doubt that it hurts like a mother trucker. It's like "they" say about labor: you'll know.

SparkleButtsMama

I have not experienced lightning crotch, however, I am currently experiencing super swollen and tender crotch. WTH? I went in for my monthly waxing appointment last Saturday and almost passed out from the agony. UGH.

rayofsunshine99

I had it during my pregnancy with DS.  Didn't come until later... around the end of 2nd tri or later.   Usually happened to me when I was walking.   It literally felt like a jolt of lightening in my hoo-ha and would almost stop me in my tracks.

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tondraluv

Wtf, no one warned me of this, I'm not ready.

tondraluv

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tondraluv:

Wtf, no one warned me of this, I'm not ready.

Like all pregnancy symptoms not everyone gets it.  Hopefully you'll be a lucky one.

Crosses fingers

kara1204

tondraluv:

Wtf, no one warned me of this, I'm not ready.

 LOL I hear you, I already have a kid and I've never heard of this!

jkoulton

I've had since for forever (it seems). I'm thinking not long after my BFP @ 4w. I don't get it often, MAYBE once a week at the most.

drtarajp

so, this is different from 'fire crotch'?? 

CrazyMary77

tondraluv:

Wtf, no one warned me of this, I'm not ready.

This is my reaction. Never heard of this. Sounds scary... 

kateb171

I have heard enough about this that I am so not looking forward to it! Fingers crossed I don't find out!! lol

dustypinkhalo

Why does this happen? What is going on in there? I've never heard of this either.

sbonnie

I have NEVER heard of this and do NOT like the sounds of it.

wendalsue

This must be what woke me up twice last night!  I woke up with a horrible stabbing pain shooting through my crotch!  I tried to explain it to H, but he just thought I was crazy!  I was hoping it was just a freak incident and wouldn't happen again!

Buggygirl84

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drtarajp:

so, this is different from 'fire crotch'?? 

Isn't fire crotch used to describe the color of a ginger's pubic hair?  As in "Lindsay Lohan loves showing off her fire crotch to the papparazzi." 

That's what I understood as "fire crotch." Lightning crotch doesn't burn, it stabs. It's like a uterine labor contraction pain wise but in your vag instead of your ute. I guess I'm not sure what causes it. I would certainly go without knowing if it meant going without having an episode...  

rayofsunshine99

I could be wrong, but I think that what PP who is referring to as "fire crotch" actually means "the ring of fire", which is the horrible painful burning feeling that happens when your baby crowns during delivery, and is different from "lightning crotch" which just happens during pregnancy.

Also, as for hoping you don't get it, to be honest, while it did definitely suck, there were definitely other pregnancy symptoms that were much worse than that... heck even all the bathroom breaks suck more than lightning crotch.  It's not great, but it's not really anything to 'fear' IMHO.