hi guys

i am new to this section and new to TTC, despite already having an almost two year old this will be the first time i have actually tried to fall pregnant...

my question is in regards to ovulation pain. i have ALWAYS experienced ovulation pain, however now that i am reading up on conception i have learnt that the egg only has a very short lifespan of 12-24 hours in which is my window of opportunity to conceive. i understand sperm can last for several days so its best to try and get the sperm ready to go BEFORE ovulation occurs, however i am wondering in regards to ovulation pain (mine usually lasts around one and a half days) - does ovulation pain occur DURING ovulation or does ovulation pain occur BEFORE ovulation? and since the egg is only viable for 12-24 hours, i am wondering why i experience pain for sometimes two days..... which has got me thinking (and hoping) that maybe ovulation pain happens just prior to ovulation..?

hope someone can shed some light? thanks for reading.