How to get baby moving?

MrsRebecca

I haven't felt LO in a few hours...or much at all today.

Before I freak myself out...I want to see if I can get him moving...but can't remember the typical advice. Lying on left side? Cold water? Juice?

Help me out before I call DH at work and freak him out too!

murfygirl

I just talked to my OB about it this afternoon. She said drink cold juice lay on your left side with no distractions and try and count 10 kicks in one hour. If he doesn't move head to L&D but I am sure Jack will move he is just resting!

shelbyluvschachi

OJ and laying on my back or left side usually does the trick.

kimfoley88

If you lay in a dark quiet room, after having some sugar, you should be able to feel LO a lot better, because that is all you'll be focusing on. Or put an ice pack on your tummy and LO will move away from the cold, it seems mean, but if you want some movement it works.

MrsRebecca

Thanks everyone! Going to try some tricks now.

murfygirl

MrsRebecca:

Thanks everyone! Going to try some tricks now.

And if worst comes to worst you can come over and use my doppler I do that sometimes too. Do you have a doppler?

JinglesChic

If these don't work you can also try shining a flashlight  into your belly. Apparently babies like the light (although they might not react if they are sleeping)

MrsRebecca

murfygirl:

MrsRebecca:

Thanks everyone! Going to try some tricks now.

And if worst comes to worst you can come over and use my doppler I do that sometimes too. Do you have a doppler?

No, and right now I wish I did.

The ice pack trick got a light kick out of him so I feel better, but I'm keeping an eye on it because he's usually a wiggle worm.

murfygirl

MrsRebecca:

murfygirl:

MrsRebecca:

Thanks everyone! Going to try some tricks now.

And if worst comes to worst you can come over and use my doppler I do that sometimes too. Do you have a doppler?

No, and right now I wish I did.

The ice pack trick got a light kick out of him so I feel better, but I'm keeping an eye on it because he's usually a wiggle worm.

He must have given his energy to Silas. Normally he is a quiet booger and tonight he is all over but considering what happened today I am thrilled he is being a bouncy ball!

jenny1980

MrsRebecca:

murfygirl:

MrsRebecca:

Thanks everyone! Going to try some tricks now.

And if worst comes to worst you can come over and use my doppler I do that sometimes too. Do you have a doppler?

No, and right now I wish I did.

The ice pack trick got a light kick out of him so I feel better, but I'm keeping an eye on it because he's usually a wiggle worm.

It's probably just that he's having a mellow day, but try and make sure to count at least 10 movements in an hour and give your doc a buzz if he doesn't move that much.

Our LO had a couple lazy days and now she's kicking the shitt out of my kidneys. Can't win. ; )

 

MrsRebecca

Okay, I'm lying on my left side doing kick counts...never done this before.

I've got 6 movements so far...this kid has 20 minutes to move 4 more times or I am calling my OB...