vigorous vs gentle fetal movement

MikeysNattie

I've noticed my LO gets into patterns of vigorous movement (3-4 days or so), followed by very little, and very gentle movement (5-7 days or so).

It freaks me out every single time it slows itself down. I make the kick count within 45 minutes on those days but they're very gentle brush-stroke like movements, as opposed to the days where I feel it's trying to kick the door down to walk out my belly button.

Anyone notice this too?

Miss.Modular

yes, i have the exact same thing.  The past two days he has been VERY quiet.  But last week, it was non stop movement for what seemed like 48 hours straight. I think he wears himself out lolz

 

 

divakotka

Yes! Same thing happening to me. He was quiet for about 4 days this past week, meaning I felt him a few times a day but only very slightly. Then yesterday he picked up speed again and I could see my bump move and wiggle.

It worries me too.  

JARbaby

They go through growth spurts just like after they are born and will have sleepy days and active days. Growth spurts they will be more quiet. And just like us, when we have a few really active days we need to rest more to catch up so we can have a few more active days.

ncbelle

Yup.  I think it has to do with how he is turned in there - some days he's kicking more towards my front (vigorous) and others more towards my back (gentle). 

mrskadams

Mine is active most days, but she definitely moves more at certain times of the day.  I hate doing the cute counts and really try to do them right after I eat, either breakfast or dinner.  Then I can get it over with quickly.  I wouldn't do them at all if the doctor didn't make me.  I'm hoping that when I take  them in this week, they can see how active she is.  Then I can stop.  That's probably wishful thinking.

kds24

Ever since about 28 weeks I have noticed that he has 1-3 days of being quiet and that happens about every 3-4 weeks for me.