Cramping before ovulation?

[OhTheJoy]

Ive never had this before, but i keep getting cramps in my lower stomach, like mild period cramps and now im getting little sharp pains from my left hand side of my stomach.

My OPK's have been getting darker since i started testing on CD12 im on CD16 atm.

Is this normal? and is it just ovulation pains or am i going to start af?

 

[Pink912]

Sounds like it might be ovulation cramps! Good luck!

 

[OhTheJoy]

Eeek! thanks

 

[kate1984]

This started two days before I ov'd, fingers crossed mrs ;-) so excited for you. X

 

[OhTheJoy]

Same for you Kate! i know this is your month

 

[Nina83]

I almost always get cramps and pains around ovulation. It's a good sign!

 

[MildPCOS]

I got those same cramps on Clomid - When you are paying attention to your body, you would be amazed at how much it's telling you

 

[em1]

Iv had this too, feels really strange. This is my third month off BC and its the first month I feel like I'm back to normal.

Iv also had loads of light red CM today. Kept thinking AF was coming. Has anybody had ovulation spotting before? Iv read it can be quite normal but have been a bit worried about it.

 

[OhTheJoy]

Yeah ive never noticed it before! i even checked my cm yesterday (first time ever) and it was clear and stretched about an inch before it broke which im guessing is a good sign *yey* even tho OH was too tired to BD last night