Have you ever had one of those months where ovulation was so uncomfortable that you just KNEW this would be the month? I’ve had those several times and it happened again this month. I’m officially in the dreaded two (two week wait) so I won’t know whether or not this ovulation pain meant anything this month for another 2 weeks or so. Scientifically speaking, painful ovulation or discomfort has nothing to do with egg quality or any of those things we look for when trying to conceive. It’s hard not to think along those lines when you’re trying to become pregnant though. I’ve also had some months where I’ve felt the pain on both sides and thought “YES! TWINS!”. That didn’t happen but it’s a fun thought none the less. 🙂
So yeah, ovulation pain or mittelschmerz is simply  pain or discomfort that may occur when the egg is released from the ovary. Some women experience this every month while others have never felt a thing. I believe that I always experienced it to some degree but never really paid it any attention until I started trying to conceive. There have been some months that I want to complain about it, and then I think to myself or perhaps the Holy Spirit speaks to me and reminds me that there are some women who wish that they were ovulating. So despite how uncomfortable it can be during some months, I’m grateful that I’m able to ovulate and that my body is functioning as it should for the most part.
One of the most important parts of this journey is to make sure to ALWAYS find something to be grateful for. No matter how bad things may seem, we can always find something or MANY things to thank God for. Although this ovulation pain has yet to result in a pregnancy, I’m grateful for it! One of my favorite bible verses reminds me to be thankful in all circumstances. Some days I need that reminder more than others…
Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT)
God Bless!
Kristen D. Johnson
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