no more movement...

Lindsaywillo · March 2011

So I know this is probably totally normal, just looking for some reassurance but the baby was moving and kicking tons last week and now I haven't felt anything for days!!! I just went to Starbucks and ordered a 1/2 caff caramel macchiato in hopes it'll get her going but so far nothing....hope she's (or he) alright in there!

hepcats · March 2011

Totally normal! But that 1/2 caff should do it for sure!

There were a few days I felt that way as well, I think right around the same time as you, and by the time I started to really worry, he started kicking up a storm and hasn't stopped since! lol

Traycee1242 · March 2011

It's way too early to have consistent movement.. Sometimes you will feel baby a lot... Then nada for a few days. Movement shouldn't be consistent until 27 weeks. No worries!

ilovemybunny · March 2011

It's hard not to worry, but everything should be fine! I felt movement only when i was really still in the beginning, but now i feel her all the time. Some people don't even feel movement until 20 weeks.

Alyssajoy87 · March 2011

The same thing happened to me when I was 24 weeks pregnant with my first. Try not to worry too much- like one of the pp said, you don't need to be concerned with fetal movement til later on (my midwife's office says 28 weeks).

That said, if you're really sure that something is wrong, it's best to go in and get checked. More than likely everything is fine, but worry isn't good for you or the baby. Most OBs are happy to have you come in for a quick "hear the heartbeat" appointment if you're really worried. Good luck!

katbrian052108 · March 2011

Very normal, babies have busy days and lazy days. He or she is probably all snuggled up and sleeping! Much easier said than done, but try not to worry too much.

If it would help ease some of your worries call your doc or invest in a home doppler for times like these, I'm sure it will happen again before you feel consistent movement!

bellethebride · March 2011

I was experiencing the same thing and asked my doc last week. She said not to worry, you won't feel consistency until week 24 or so.

TheLastCall · March 2011

I had the same thing happen to me at about the same time and everything turned out to be fine. Your LO is still pretty small and although she is moving, you're not feeling her because she has to be the right spots.

Galaxy8227 · April 2011

I know it's hard not to worry but like PP's have said--consistent feeling won't happen for a few more weeks

melaniedel · April 2011

Traycee1242:
It's way too early to have consistent movement.. Sometimes you will feel baby a lot... Then nada for a few days. Movement shouldn't be consistent until 27 weeks. No worries!

This! Try not to worry!!! I felt him last week, then nothing until yesterday morning and this morning.

Saltina11 · April 2011

Could you invest in one of those cheapo Angel Sounds heartbeat monitors (available on Amazon for around $30). That's my go-to thing when I am worried... I used to just be able to hear her heartbeat but now I can literally hear her moving around in there, she usually kicks at it when it's on my stomach!