CloudyDay

Hi there lovely ladies of BnB!

I've been filling my journal the last two days with minute details about one particular symptom that I'm finding very perplexing. Two cycles ago, I began noticing this pulling sensation both pre-O and post-O but, it never lasted long.

This cycle, since 8DPO I've felt a faint pulling sensation in my lower abdomen (below the bellybutton, in line w/ where the pelvic bone juts out), feels kind of "deep" inside my innards, and is more noticeable on the right side than left. It was very faint at first but it's lingered ever since it first began two days ago and tonight it became stronger and much more noticeable.

I've read in other posts that it could be the uterus stretching. Would I be feeling that so early? It could be a muscle pull (and most likely is) because it became stronger tonight after I went for a long stroll then went to mow the lawn. As I'm in the TWW, I'm trying really hard to find evidence that it's an early pregnancy symptom!

Capuru

I just had some spotting I actually got a little exited cause I know that I should expect that around this time for possible implantation but af is a bitch and she plays mean tricks so I'm trying really hard not to get to exited but I really do want to believe it's due to pregnancy

I'm not sure if you would feel that now but I have read before that some ladies have this sensation before getting their bfp it could be possible....I hope it is due to that

CloudyDay

capuru: Thanks for feeding my obsessive hoping! Hey... we're cycle buddies! I'm 9 DPO too tonight. Here's a sprinking of to make that spotting of yours implantation spotting!

Tishimouse

Cloudy Day: I believe it is possible to feel the 'stretching' sensation at 8DPO and who knows you may be one of the lucky few who get their BFP at 9 or 10DPO. It's worth feeling happy about any symptom in my opinion, but it makes for a bigger disappointment if it's not to be. We just can't help ourselves can we.

Capuru: Just had a peek at your chart. It is VERY, VERY exciting and the dip you've just had with the sharp rise looks like lots of others on FF that I've seen that are indeed implantation. Looking very promising and noone would blame you for feeling excited. You chart is really looking the part. I notice the little circle is open though, so that temp has been taken at a different time or under different circumstances so that might be why it's so low. Just remember to keep a level head and prepare for ANYTHING.

Wishing you both the best of luck and lots of

Coral

I dont want to get your hopes up BUT.........that was my only pregnancy symptom from 9-12dpo...and I still get it now from time to time! Mine was also on the right. Its a strange sensation like a pulled muscle.....ache/stitch (hard to describe), and nothing like an AF cramp.

Apart from the above I also got a very faint BFP on an internet cheapie at 8dop, which got darker every couple of days!

I have a really strong feeling it might be good news for you

tansey

When i was pg i had what i thought were AF cramps but they were a bit different. So it could be the stretching pains I had.
Good luck!

LeaArr

hmm. that's interesting to know. I'm still in the WTT section, but we had a contraceptive malfunction around time for ovulation....I have been having that same sensation... *trying not to read too much into it*
I hope it's a for you!

CloudyDay

Tishimouse, coral, tansey and icrepka: for each of you! Thanks A BUNCH for sharing your insight, gals... it's really useful information that you just can't find in any book (REAL experiences of actual women). From what I've read so far, I'm noticing that, strangely, most women find this sensation is on the right side rather than the left side. Isn't that strange? What could be the reason for that?? We also describe it the same way: like a muscle pull, or a stitch, not like AF cramps, usually on the right side, starting anywhere from 8-10 DPO.

The more I read about this sensation and others' experience with it, the more I'm convinced I'm not just imagining it. I've been working myself up again this cycle, despite falling hard during my February cycle (got REALLY excited, thought I was def P then AF came). But, I won't know for sure until CD 28, when AF comes. I prefer to let AF give me the than the stick. For some reason, I find it easier to take than seeing the on the stick.

If anyone else has had this sensation, do share! I'd really like to learn more about it! The always knowledgeable and helpful Nat shared this interesting fact with me in my journal:

Thanks again for that Nat!

Tishimouse

Right that's it. I'm going to the gym and working out in the 'big boys' section.

Pulled muscles are a symptom ... bring it on.

Sinead

Don't have any answers, but just want to give you both a huge helping of