Baby Movement
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Topic: Baby Movement
Posted By: Murmel
Subject: Baby Movement
Date Posted: 14 September 2010 at 10:19am
 Hi there!.....we're having our first and am at 20 weeks, felt the little thing quite a bit last week, but since the scan things have gotten rather quiet...is that normal?
Just wondering if I should be worried at this stage, or not worry too much as it's still pretty small I guess and may have moved into a position where I can't feel it as much???? Any thoughts? 
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Posted By: 1st_Time_Preggies
Date Posted: 14 September 2010 at 10:21am
Some days babies are quieter than others  At 20 weeks I could feel my son more some days and less on others. As he got bigger I felt the movements more and more. I wouldn't worry too much (I know that is hard!) but if you are feeling worried talk to your midwife.
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 14 September 2010 at 10:40am
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I've had similar experiences on and off, some days baby is simply quieter than others. Now I keep track of her movements and as long as I get 10 or more during the day I stop counting after I've had a dozen or so then I know she's fine. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 14 September 2010 at 12:21pm
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Not sure about you, but I had an anterior placenta, started feeling movements about 20 weeks but was very random and it wasn't until about 25 weeks that they we more definite and had a proper pattern iygiwm. Remember babies sleep a lot so you'll have short bursts of them being active and at 20 weeks they still have so much space to bounce around! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: tiptoes
Date Posted: 14 September 2010 at 2:17pm
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Yeah I remember being the same and often having a glass of icy water and laying down would bring on movements. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">  
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Posted By: Murmel
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 12:11pm
 Hey, thanks everyone!
I had a bit of a flutter last night, yay! By everyone’s comments I’m not going to worry too much at this stage. Glad others have been going though similar things! Thanks again! |
Posted By: xcitdmum2b
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 2:06pm
| Heya Murmel, I am 20 weeks on Monday and have been really worried about lack of movement too. I am sure people just brush me off as being paranoid but it is quite a big deal for a first time mum - I suppose we tend to over-analyse things and worry a bit more as it is so new, exciting and scary. I think I might have felt something a couple of times but not sure if it is really the baby or not but most days there is absolutely nothing. I am sure it wont be long before we find their kicks annoying and will be wishing they wont move so much. Until then your worries have settled mine a little. Thanks! |
Posted By: CJsays
Date Posted: 16 September 2010 at 1:07pm
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I was lucky to feel mine early on (15 weeks) but I had a bout 4 days after the first where I felt nothing! It's really only now that I a feeling regular strong movement, but again I think I am alot earlier than most, might be cuz I have a very slender tummy (well used to have one hehe). Alot of websites say it is normal to not even feel baby for the first time until even 22 weeks, so I wouldn't worry. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Murmel
Date Posted: 16 September 2010 at 2:19pm
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Yes, I think as first timer it is very easy to over-analyse everything that’s happening to your body at this stage. Every pinch and strange feeling sometimes seem a worry, and it’s probably nothing!!! Silly!? But I guess it’s better to be over cautious than just accept that that's how things should be!
I think it's great to have the use of a forum like this just to ask some questions and to hear others' stories, ideas comments! Thanks everyone!
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