AF Cramps YES but Ovulation Cramps???

Today is Day 13 of my Menstrual Cycle. As I was sitting at my desk waiting for my meeting to start suddenly I have a tinge of pain in my right abdomen. This has never happen to me before. AF cramps yes. Usually my 2nd day is the day I will feel the worse pain but pains during the time I am supposed to ovulate, never before.

So yes... the whole day today, I was sitting at my desk with the pain continuously being there. Sitting or standing will trigger off the pain. During the movie screening, sitting on the chair causes me some discomfort. SO I chose to sit on the floor. That was even worse. My lower back then started aching... Hmmm sounds like a pregnant lady huh. But no of course not. I am NOT pregnant. At least not yet. (praying for pregnancy to happen soon)

Went home straight after work. Rested for a while on the sofa then took a nap. My 1 hour nap turns to about 3 hours of sleep. HUbby made a hot drink for me and I feel better now. The pain is gone just a slight lower back discomfort. Hope this is nothing and it goes away soon...

An ARTICLE I found on ovulation cramp.

Premenstrual Cramps

Many women experience cramps after ovulation, while others rarely do or not at all. Depending on each individual's threshold of pain, these cramps range from intermittent, prolonged, mild, moderate, or excruciating. The more severe the cramps are, the more likely you would be in consulting with your doctor, especially if accompanied by low back aches, heavy bleeding, or spotting in between periods.

However, cramps themselves are not cause for concern. Those who experience them regularly are able to find relief through over-the-counter and prescription pain medication, bathing in warm water, or applying warm compresses to the abdomen. It is when cramps after ovulation are debilitating, or if you experience pelvic pain, lower back pain, vomiting, nausea, dizziness, unusually heavy periods with the presence of blood clots, a varied menstrual cycle, spotting between periods, or the possibility of pregnancy that you should consider being examined.

Ordinarily, cramps after ovulation are contractions produced by the uterus, in preparation of menstruation. In a normal month, a woman's reproductive cycle goes through the process of releasing an egg from either or sometimes both ovaries, at which point if a woman has sexual intercourse, it may result in the egg's fertilization. The lining of the uterus thickens in preparation of implantation. If no pregnancy results, then the lining begins to deteriorate, eventually shedding as menstruation. If pregnancy does occur, the fertilized egg attaches to the uterus. It is during the time in between fertilization when the uterus contracts. During early pregnancy, the uterus will first contract in attempts to dispel the embryo, and then produce growing pains while it extends to make room for the embryo, and cramp-like sensations are felt. In the case of a non-pregnant cycle, after ovulation occurs, the uterine lining is ready to be expelled, resulting in cramps.

So there you go... that should explain my pain for the time being. Weird why this month of all other months. It has to happen the month before my IVF cycle. God please keep me healthy so I can go through my plans without hiccups.

By the way I have started on a routine of medicine again. Folic acids is on top of the list. Hubbys is also ensuring that I have a cup of milk every night to ensure stronger bones. N there is one more medicine/juice that my mum suggested I take. Very nice actually the medication. It is a mixture of figs, dates and many more. HUbby is taking it too. For now, whatever medicine that my mum feels is good for my body I will take. I mean she is the massage lady. I am sure she knows what she is doing.