Unsure of these cramps

LaffyTaffy27 · March 2015

I am not sure if I have ovulated or not as I am not charting, however I am on day 21 in my cycle. This morning while laying in bed watching tv , I started to have some dull cramping on my left side lasted about 20 minutes. I'm just wondering if anyone would know if this would be more of an ovulation cramp or an implication cramp. Just looking for some friendly advice because I am new at this only my first cycle TTC.

missteacherlady16 · March 2015

Without charting, it's hard to tell you what that might be. In fact, even with charting it would be hard to say. When you're TTC, you become hyper aware of your body, so every little cramp or tickle is magnified more than it ever was before. Implantation cramping and/or bleeding is usually only noted in hindsight after you get a bfp. It could be ovulation pain, sure, but again, hard to say without charting. It could even be the start of your period for all we know.

I would strongly encourage you to look into charting and temping with Fertility Friend - they have some very helpful videos and tutorials to walk you through the process and it will take out a lot of the guess work and anxiety that comes along with TTC.

Good luck!

27alex · March 2015

It's a cramp, or gas.

Don't overthink it.

kpalt · March 2015

Definitely over analyzing! It happens to all of us when we get wrapped up in TTC. I was pregnant last in 2011 and I still get phantom kicks, but it's just gas and things like that. I just never noticed before. No way to tell if you ovulated or had implantation by what you feel, just have to wait and see!

AdeleDazeem · March 2015

It's a...........................

CRAMP.

It means nothing.

LaffyTaffy27 · March 2015

Just an update if anyone cares, the cramps came back and continued for the rest of the day, ranging from sharp to dull through. It got much worst after doing the deed with the DH. Currently this morning I haven't felt anything my DH says if it comes back and last all day today I should go ahead and call the Dr. Like I said before the pain is only on my lower left side. Never had this before, I don't even cramp when I have AF. So this is really unusual for me.

lilp2015 · March 2015

Maybe get checked for a cyst?

MrsSunflower83 · March 2015

This is an actual question. Do you have regular bowel movements? I ask because the bowel is located in the same area and can cause significant cramping and discomfort at times.

TheBorg7of9 · March 2015

Is the cramping so bad that you cant go about your regular business? If so, call the dr. If not, sounds like nothing to be concerned about.

MagicMikki · March 2015

As a PP had mentioned, perhaps it might be a cyst. My experience with cysts is similar to the one you're describing. Of course, there is no way for anyone here to tell what you're experiencing exactly, but it sounds like you might be experiencing some pain that is more than recognizable, which might be a concern. I've been TTC for 2 years and as you'll read in other posts, I've been very aware of every. little. thing in my body now. However, the feeling of a cyst is something quite painful and is beyond the feeling of a cramp. Anyway, so if you're feeling a cramp, then it's probably just that. But if you're feeling pain, or something different than a cramp, then you may want to listen to your body. I hope you're doing well today!

LaffyTaffy27 · March 2015

MagicMikki said:
As a PP had mentioned, perhaps it might be a cyst. My experience with cysts is similar to the one you're describing. Of course, there is no way for anyone here to tell what you're experiencing exactly, but it sounds like you might be experiencing some pain that is more than recognizable, which might be a concern. I've been TTC for 2 years and as you'll read in other posts, I've been very aware of every. little. thing in my body now. However, the feeling of a cyst is something quite painful and is beyond the feeling of a cramp. Anyway, so if you're feeling a cramp, then it's probably just that. But if you're feeling pain, or something different than a cramp, then you may want to listen to your body. I hope you're doing well today!

I just want to say thank you! This message was very nice and comforting. It is nice to know there are still nice people on this site.

AdeleDazeem · March 2015

charadair said:

It is nice to know there are still nice people on this site.

Was everyone else in this thread mean? WTF?

I can't believe this many people with paper-thin sensitivities exist and are all posting on this site. I am dubious of everyone at this point. Everyone has the same story, the same posting pattern, and likes to throw in "Oh, BE NICE!" to responders to every thread.

LaffyTaffy27 · March 2015

AdeleDazeem said:

charadair said:

It is nice to know there are still nice people on this site.
Was everyone else in this thread mean? WTF?

I can't believe this many people with paper-thin sensitivities exist and are all posting on this site. I am dubious of everyone at this point. Everyone has the same story, the same posting pattern, and likes to throw in "Oh, BE NICE!" to responders to every thread.

No not on this question but on other people's questions I have seen people being very rude.

Jessie42613 · March 2015

AdeleDazeem said:

charadair said:

It is nice to know there are still nice people on this site.
Was everyone else in this thread mean? WTF?

I can't believe this many people with paper-thin sensitivities exist and are all posting on this site. I am dubious of everyone at this point. Everyone has the same story, the same posting pattern, and likes to throw in "Oh, BE NICE!" to responders to every thread.
No not on this question but on other people's questions I have seen people being very rude.

Probably - and I don't mean this in a cruel way, but in a brutally honest way - because some people around here are asking really stupid questions and it's maddening.

"I'm 2 days late! What should I do?!"

"I have cramps! Could it be implantation?!"

"Am I pregnant?!"

And then people cry foul and "this is supposed to be a support group why aren't you being supportive waaaaa!" when they get straightforward, no-nonsense answers that (I suspect) make the OP feel foolish.

Look - to all the lurkers out there, do yourself a favor and educate yourself on your body and your cycles. Learn about phases, learn about the things that happen to make other things happen. I bought Taking Charge of your Fertility for like $4.99 on Amazon and it was the best $4.99 I ever spent.

No one here is bitchy or mean. A little snarky, sure, but that's ok. We're here to help you and YES we will support you along the way, but help yourself first and learn about your shit before you come running here asking about whether your stomach cramps and sore boobs on CD 26 mean something. Please.

miss2929 · March 2015

Lol

apclove · March 2015

Hi! Just wants to say that I temp and confirmed ovulation. I got a false positve opk and cd 8. No other symptoms except the positve test. 4 days later I had cramping, back ache, sharp pains during BD. I took another OPK test and got another positve, happy face opk. Fertility Friend confirmed ovulation on the day I had those pains. Def pay attention to your body but don't overanalyze. (Easier said than done! I should take my own advice lol) good luck to you!

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