Strange stomach cramps?

[reneenay]

Hello ladies,

Im 23 weeks pregnant and lately I've been experiencing some strange stomach cramps. They only happen during the night when I'm asleep in bed. They literally feel like muscle cramps as opposed to general aches and pains and they only occur on the lower left and right side of my stomach. They tend to come on when I change from laying on one side to another and only last a few minutes before easing up.

Now for the stranger one....

I was laying on the couch the other night when the baby kicked so hard that a small section of my stomach muscle (to the left of my belly button) cramped up hard, instantly for a few seconds. I understand that they may not be possible but its the best way I can describe it. It was the shock of it that caught me off guard, I've never felt anything like that before and it completely took my breath away...
I've had a few more kicks that have felt like they've "threatened" to do the same but thankfully haven't.

I hope I don't sound like too much of a loony haha...Fingers crossed there are some ladies out there who've experience similar.