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Decrease in movements

Last week, Baby was very active - to the point wher I mentioned it to DH.  It seemed like she was bouncing all around - big movements and very often.

This week, her movements have been light and not as often.  I get to 10 kicks within 30 minutes when I do my counting, but the change has been so dramatic.  Logically, I know nothing is wrong, but there is just a feeling of uncertainty.

 I called my MW and I am going in today for fetal monitoring.  Just wondering if anyone else has been in this situation?

Re: Decrease in movements

  • Haven't been there, but I'm glad you're going in for some monitoring for peace of mind.

    Hugs!  I hope it goes great.  

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  • She probably just changed position.  I personally wouldn't worry, but if the monitoring makes you feel better, go for it!

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  • Same thing has happened to me.  Two weeks ago it was like he was trying to escape...last two weeks not so much.  Every once and a while he gets active, but mostly it's just a poke or a roll now and then.  He's doing fine, my doctor just told me he's starting to get cramped and since he's already in a good position he's not rolling around trying to find a good spot.  She also mentioned I may not be feeling some of the movement because he's facing my back.  I get the pressure when he pushes out and his back pushes my belly out but I don't feel the kicks and punches very often.  Hopefully your monitoring will make you feel better!  It's always best to check!
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  • This happened to me at about 32 weeks or so. I was still getting the right number of movements when I sat very still and paid attention, but the nature of them seemed to be different, more subtle somehow.  She stayed that way for a couple of weeks and then she was back to "bigger" movements.  This weeks she has just gone back to more subtle movements.

    I think it's pretty normal, but I completely understand the feeling of uncertainty.

  • I've heard that that's common when LOs start running out of room. But I thought that was usually closer to the end of pregnancy. I'm sure the baby's fine, that it's just a positioning thing, but honestly, I'd probably check too. Let us know how it goes! 

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    could also be a change in diet.  perhaps last week you brought a pack of grapes or a watermelon. maybe you were craving carbs more than this week.  sugar plays crazy games on those lil ones too. 
  • I was just telling DH the same thing the other day. It's like "Hello in there....". I also heard that they are growing and finding their comfortable spots. But I also thought that maybe I have a night owl who is now doing more movement at night when I'm sleeping. When I wake up in the night for a pee feel her definitely then and right when I wake up in the morning I feel her more. Then the movement wans as the day goes by.

    I'm sure everything is fine, but it does help to get peace of mind.

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