Pains/cramps

Soo I'm not due to get AF till the 9th but for like a week I have had dull pains/cramps down low.. It's not the same as AF cramps and it's more to either side instead of all in front like AF pains normally are! I know it's too soon to test but I did anyways lol BFN as I thought but any thoughts could this be the month?? Has anyone ekes gotten This and gotten the BFP?? Thanks for any info ladies!! And baby dust to everyone :D