decreased movement?

mrsmullins0500

So my little man was kicking up a storm on Wednesday and the past few days he hasn't been that active. I can still feel him moving just not as much...is it similiar with you ladies? Or should I be worried?

Pearly609

I agree with the pp, when I'm really busy it's hard for me to tell.  Some days, like today, he's really busy and others it seems not as much.

asl71476

I think my little guy and I are now on the same sleep cycle, so I notice him MUCH more than I did before. I used to just feel him in the evenings, but now it's ALL DAY long, and then seems to stop maybe an hour before I go to bed. I bet your LO is just sleeping and your schedules might not line up.

erinlovesdavid

Have you been more active for the past couple of days? When you're up and about and moving around a lot, the swaying motion your hips make when you walk will lull your baby right to sleep! Also, baby is still small enough to be doing quite a bit of moving around without you even feeling it, especially depending on where he is positioned. Just like adults, babies (even in utero) have days where they have more/less energy.

My doctor told me not to be worried about inconsistent movement until about 28 weeks or so, so I'd say that you're most likely fine.

Syncronicity09

 I feel much less movement when I am off work then on my work days. I think it is because at work I am sitting at a desk for hours at a time with nothing better to do than feel the baby move. But on my days off I am active and busy and don't notice as much. I have also noticed that he has very active days and more inactive days.

kbel424

I've had the same thing happen. I was feeling her kicks strong and hard, and now I still feel them frequently but they don't feel as strong. I was thinking maybe she's facing inward. Her HB at the dr was fine on Thurs so I'm trying not to worry

mrsmullins0500

thanks ladies....i have def. been more active the past few days i was actually off work on wednesday and went back thursday and we were very busy...thanks for your responses, makes me feel better. 

elkaybie

tristahadfield:

I am suddenly noticing sleep patterns. Maybe you were so busy you didn't realise LO was moving? I get that at work sometimes... I am so into a project, that it doesn't even phase me until I get a good jab. I wouldn't be too worried. )

ditto!

mrsmullins0500

thanks ladies....i have def. been more active the past few days i was actually off work on wednesday and went back thursday and we were very busy...thanks for your responses, makes me feel better. 

ashes1010

I freaked out about a week ago for the same reason. The babies became far less active for a couple of days. I posted a similar post and was reassured that as long as you're feeling some movement each day, it's ok. Babies are human too and are sometimes tired or lazy! Sure enough, a few days later, they started kicking and punching up a storm! 

Marissa423

erinlovesdavid:

Have you been more active for the past couple of days? When you're up and about and moving around a lot, the swaying motion your hips make when you walk will lull your baby right to sleep! Also, baby is still small enough to be doing quite a bit of moving around without you even feeling it, especially depending on where he is positioned. Just like adults, babies (even in utero) have days where they have more/less energy.

My doctor told me not to be worried about inconsistent movement until about 28 weeks or so, so I'd say that you're most likely fine.

All of the above. Baby is starting to create sleep cycles more and more too and just might be in a position at the moment wear the movement feels lighter. You will feel baby kicking up a storm again soon.