What does "baby movement" feels like?

shoebox4

I'm at 15 weeks, it's probably too early to even feel the baby move or kick. But I want to know in advance how it feels like so I can look for the signs when that actually happens!

Ladies, please tell me what to look for!! Thanks much!! 

djfacemachine

You'll know, just be patient.

kl8107

You'll definitely know. I thought "maybe" for a few weeks, but was sitting at the computer one day and felt a poke..and there was no question it was the baby. Its hard to wait for, but worth it!

drewiekc

You'll know it when you feel it.  Cliche, and frustrating answer, but true.

MSC03

Mine was distinct--suddenly I felt something pushing against my insides and dragging itself along, then it gave me a few taps.

I will say that up until that point I jumped just about every time my tummy growled because everything felt weird with my organs all shifting into new locations.

smbckr2

You'll know. Just hang in there. I was about 22 weeks before I definitely felt my LO. It wasn't a strong kick, but like a tap.

SpartanChick88

For me it was like little muscle spasms.  Then it became pokes and now I entertain myself for long periods of time by watching my belly morph as she moves around.

lhellem

Kredd88:

For me it was like little muscle spasms.

 

This exactly

+LuckyVal+

Best way I can describe it: poke the inside of your cheek with your tongue, that's what it feels like in the beginning.

It's not really like that now that he's bigger.

 

Jen3016

I never felt the little "flutters" that some women feel.  For me, at first, it felt like a gas bubble, but no gas came out!  I started to feel "true" movement about 21 weeks.  Now, it defnitely feels like something is in there!  Occasionally it will feel like intestinal gurgles to actual big kicks/jabs, and I have seen the motion on a few occasions. 

I agree with PPs that when you feel it, you will know!

dreemac

I had a couple days of fluttering at 21 weeks, then the soft poking started.  mr. dree could feel movement at around 25-26 weeks.

blondek8

djfacemachine:

You'll know, just be patient.

This. I never had flutters like some do. When they start moving, you'll know.