babies not moving alot today

hopeful34

If at all...i'm not sure if it's them moving or what. I usually feel them throughout the day but not today???

I hate not knowing. I have no cramps and no bleeding so i'm hoping they are just tired and not very active. I've tried eating sugary things too and they just won't budge.

I think i'll ask my MIL for the use of her stethoscope to hear the heartbeats.

Do you think this is normal? I know alot of people don't even feel their babies but i have been feeling them from about 17wks on.

Ugh..hate this feeling. Won't see them again until 6/4. 

 

E&RMommy

I've tried using my stethoscope since about 18 weeks and still nothing.  I have a very fancy cardiologist-type stethy....I hear nothing but GI noises.  I am guessing it's the anterior and fundal placentas blocking the sound.  So don't get stressed if you can't hear them.  I've heard the bell is better than the diaphragm.

Movements will be erratic especially that early.

Did you drink a lot of cold water and lay on your left side in a dark room?

smeyer

My babies go thru phases - some days they're really active and others not so much.  It's probably normal, but if you're really worried call your OB.  That's what s/he is there for!  

hopeful34

E&RMommy:

I've tried using my stethoscope since about 18 weeks and still nothing.  I have a very fancy cardiologist-type stethy....I hear nothing but GI noises.  I am guessing it's the anterior and fundal placentas blocking the sound.  So don't get stressed if you can't hear them.  I've heard the bell is better than the diaphragm.

Movements will be erratic especially that early.

Did you drink a lot of cold water and lay on your left side in a dark room?

 Good to know i'd be freakin out if i didn't hear anything! Thanks for the heads up. I won't even bother. I haven't tried the cold water and i'm at work unfortunately so i'll try it when i get home. It's so comforting to feel them move just get so worried when they don't. Thanks so much for the advice!!

kafunder

I posted something very similar last week b/c I went over 24 hours without feeling my beans. I had even drank cold water, eaten lots of sugar and drank juice, and still got nothing. Finally, I called the dr. and they had me come in for a quick check. They did the heart doppler, and both babies were fine. So, I think this is completely normal. But, if you're worried, call your dr. They may be able to check you just to put your mind at ease.