No movement since last night!?! Advice!!

Mommylove2014 · November 2013

My LO usually moves A LOT at night. She's on a crazy sleep schedule, but last night I felt nothing, I even slept on my tummy hoping to piss her off so she would moved just so I could feel her, but nope nothing. Then this morning my SO played music to the baby as we usually do and she didn't react to the awesome tunes we had going at all. Now I'm chugging water and eating flips (just because they taste amazing) and waiting for something! I called L&D and they said it's probably just her position but it's scary nonetheless. They said I can't come in, if I'm scared and they will hook my up to check for personal peace of mind, but I don't know what I should do, I don't want to be an annoying FTM nor do I want to put my baby at risk for not checking on her. Advice?!?

1linedrawing · November 2013

I can hardly feel mine ever, but coffee usually gets 'em going in my case. Good luck!

Amyjoy1972 · November 2013

Did you try juice ? When I'm flat on my back I feel her the most bit if your concerned I would go to l&d

Mommylove2014 · November 2013

1linedrawing said:
I can hardly feel mine ever, but coffee usually gets 'em going in my case. Good luck!

Surprisingly at 25 weeks I feel her constantly throught the day, I've only gained 7lbs so far so shes pretty tight in there which is why I feel her so much

cattuccino · November 2013

I agree with the PPs above.

I also agree with L&D - your little one has probably moved into a position and is kicking away, you're just not feeling it as much. Mine does that to me a lot - and once I feel the kicks again, they tend to be in different spots to support the change in positions.

1linedrawing · November 2013

Bookshelves said:
25 weeks is still early to feel consistent movement. There's a good chance she's moving in there, you just can't feel it. In any case, not sure stomach-sleeping to piss her off is a good idea.

I had days of fairly regular movement that would be followed by long stretches of no movement, and it is hard to take (ETA around 25 weeks, I mean). I hope you feel her soon.

I have to agree with bookshelves on the stomach-sleeping, sleeping on my tummy hurts! I don't know how you can do it!

Mommylove2014 · November 2013

1linedrawing said:

Bookshelves said:
25 weeks is still early to feel consistent movement. There's a good chance she's moving in there, you just can't feel it. In any case, not sure stomach-sleeping to piss her off is a good idea.

I had days of fairly regular movement that would be followed by long stretches of no movement, and it is hard to take (ETA around 25 weeks, I mean). I hope you feel her soon.
I have to agree with bookshelves on the stomach-sleeping, sleeping on my tummy hurts! I don't know how you can do it!

I've only gained 7lbs. Don't really have a huge tummy. I can sleep on my stomach with no pain or discomfort at all. I've realized she'll move more when I'm on my tummy she adjusts herself.

sdlaura · November 2013

I would probably hydrate really well and wait a bit before going to L&D. With my last pregnancy, DD would be really active for a couple days and I guess wear herself out, because then she'd be really still for a day, then back at it the next day.

sandy stone · November 2013

Whenever I don't feel LO move during his normal active time I take a five minute walk around the house, empty my bladder, drink some ice water and eat something sweet like a piece of fruit or candy. This wakes him up every time! Good luck and I'm sure she's fine.

keags5496 · November 2013

I wouldn't let it bother you that much. My Lo can still get in positions that I don't really feel him.

MoxyByProxy · November 2013

@ 27 weeks, there are times where he will go most of the day where I cant feel him. It's worrying I'll admit, but when it happens I'll just lay down, eat or drink something and then feel some soft nudges which tells me that he's just positioned in a way that im not feeling him as prominent as I had before.

they dont even recommend doing kick counts until after week 26 but even then its unreliable until more like week 28.

I would give it today, if you dont feel baby by tomorrow, give your OB a call (JMO)

Madelyn0713 · November 2013

My Ob told me to only be concerned if I didn't feel any movement for over 24 hours AFTER 26 weeks. He said it doesn't have to be constant or hard or anything, but just something, even if it is light and quick.

Codypup · November 2013

Bookshelves said:

We know you've only gained 7 pounds, because you've already told us. https://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/sleepingpositions.html

@bookshelves - dying. You made me spit out my drink.

Dexter&11 · November 2013

We earthquake simulate the bump to get LO on the move....normally results in angry kicking as it wakes em up

Winnieella · November 2013

I would say juice and water. If you end up going to L and D they want you to be hydrated. I can't help you for counting movements, I think each Dr. is a little different. I know some who say 10 kicks/2 hours, others who say a change in their usual habits. I know for my, being HR, movement is something I'm suppose to watch.

Also, I lost weight due to my HG and haven't gained much weight at all and I don't sleep on my stomach. Pre-pregnancy, yes, but now, I wouldn't risk it. OP it isn't safe no matter if you gained 5lbs or 75 lbs.

Mazingmommyof6 · November 2013

My doctors said 27/28 weeks before doing kick counts or expecting regular movement.

ourfirstlovekg · November 2013

Bookshelves said:
We know you've only gained 7 pounds, because you've already told us. https://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/sleepingpositions.html

As a FTM she asked for advice not attitude and what you as a "doctor" feels is the answer. We asked our DR if it was OK for her to sleep on her tummy and she said as long as SHE is comfortable laying that way she's fine. I typically don't rant off on things my wife post but the disrespect is pretty sad. She had a legit concern and she has enough confidence in all you moms to ask for advice. So if you or anyone else feels the need to mock her concerns go somewhere with that crap. I'm asking you respectfully.

MoxyByProxy · November 2013

As a FTM she asked for advice not attitude and what you as a "doctor" feels is the answer. We asked our DR if it was OK for her to sleep on her tummy and she said as long as SHE is comfortable laying that way she's fine. I typically don't rant off on things my wife post but the disrespect is pretty sad. She had a legit concern and she has enough confidence in all you moms to ask for advice. So if you or anyone else feels the need to mock her concerns go somewhere with that crap. I'm asking you respectfully.

public forum, nobody said anything out of line OR mocked her and she asked for advise and was given as such.

Nobody mocked her and all of THAT^^.. oy..

In short, if she's worried, she should ask her OB who has their own way of doing things up to and including going to L&D instead of getting pissy about the responses we provide and having you come to her rescue.

Ridiculous drama.

ourfirstlovekg · November 2013

Now we know why we've lost so many people go to other boards. Unnecessary drama from f14

jenniejuniper1 · November 2013

Nothing gets my LO bumpin' like a big glass of OJ! Did you know it has nearly the same amount of sugar in it as a glass of pop? Only better for you at least! Chug it and then lay perfectly still, no distractions.

At 26 weeks I've gone for hours and hours without feeling baby, and he's generally rambunctious. They still have a lot of room in there.. One little turn and they're kicking your insides, which have no nerve endings, instead of outwards.

My MIL mentioned that her babies used to pull the same trick and her doctor had said that babies can go through growth spurts which make them rest up more. Not sure how much cred that has, but food for thought!

If its really starting to bother you, go get checked out. That's what today's wonderful medical technology is there for. Peace of mind is precious!

MoxyByProxy · November 2013

car seat

ourfirstlovekg · November 2013

Bookshelves said:

ourfirstlovekg said:
Now we know why we've lost so many people go to other boards. Unnecessary drama from f14
This post is full of helpful advice, when really, probably what a lot of people should've done is direct her to the sticky movement thread in the first place. You're inventing this so-called drama.

We appreciate all of the helpful advice trust me. But all she wanted was advice and serious advice on top of that. She called the OB and L&D and said that in the original post but wanted to know what others would do if possibly faced with the same situation.

ourfirstlovekg · November 2013

car seat said:

ourfirstlovekg said:

Bookshelves said:

ourfirstlovekg said:
Now we know why we've lost so many people go to other boards. Unnecessary drama from f14
This post is full of helpful advice, when really, probably what a lot of people should've done is direct her to the sticky movement thread in the first place. You're inventing this so-called drama.
We appreciate all of the helpful advice trust me. But all she wanted was advice and serious advice on top of that. She called the OB and L&D and said that in the original post but wanted to know what others would do if possibly faced with the same situation.

Apparently you don't appreciate it, and you're seriously overreacting to this post. People have been tremendously helpful. People are telling her what they would do - including NOT sleeping on their bellies. Every OB I've had (3!) has told me that 14 weeks is the cut-off for switching to side sleeping. I have one book that said 14 weeks is idea and that 16 weeks is the absolute cut-off for switching.

Calm down. You would get the same responses on any board, and in many places they'd be much snarkier.

I'm not angry or anything just concerned. And like I mentioned before, we asked her OB n she told us it was ok for her to sleep on her tummy as long as it didn't cause any discomfort. Besides that her sleeping on her tummy isn't the concern. It was the lack of movement that scared us.

pinkgrl84 · November 2013

Just a thought on tummy sleeping since it came up...my SIL gave me a pregnancy pillow that is made for laying on your belly. It has been amazing for me but I don't use it every night. Something to consider for those who want to comfortably lay on their stomachs!

ourfirstlovekg · November 2013

pinkgrl84 said:
Just a thought on tummy sleeping since it came up...my SIL gave me a pregnancy pillow that is made for laying on your belly. It has been amazing for me but I don't use it every night. Something to consider for those who want to comfortably lay on their stomachs!

Do you know the name of the pillow or where we can find it?

jenniejuniper1 · November 2013

Don't forget to give us an update, btw :-)

questisthebest · November 2013

At about 26 weeks I had a day where I really didn't remember feeling much movement, maybe a couple light kicks to the bladder or something early in the day. Generally the next few days after a very quiet day are very active days and I wonder if during those quiet times if she is going through a growth spurt and sleeping a lot since I tend to be pretty sore and have more RLP during those times. Try not to stress too much about it, would your OB be willing to do a quick check with the doppler to get her heartbeat if you still aren't feeling her by tomorrow? If you aren't feeling her tomorrow, you might try that.Sometimes just holding my hand on my belly gets a light kick or so too.

calimama2007 · November 2013

So much drama llama in this post.

OP, drink a BIG glass of freezing cold juice. Then lay on your side for 10 minutes. If you don't feel a thing, then I would go into L&D for peace of mind, and don't worry about being that FTM, it's better to be safe and not worry! GL!

keags5496 · November 2013

Any movement yet?

djtippietoes · November 2013

pinkgrl84 said:

Just a thought on tummy sleeping since it came up...my SIL gave me a pregnancy pillow that is made for laying on your belly. It has been amazing for me but I don't use it every night. Something to consider for those who want to comfortably lay on their stomachs!

What is this pillow? I try to sleep on my side but then always find myself rolled over half on my stomach.

Mazingmommyof6 · November 2013

I have thought about buying an inner tube and covering it with a blanket and letting my tummy hang through .... Seriously..... I think a big one might work

Hayrock · November 2013

Well now I am drinking a big glass of OJ just because I want to feel LO. Sometimes I just miss LO and when there is movement I love it. Yep FTM here. :x

orchid8301 · November 2013

Bookshelves said:

We know you've only gained 7 pounds, because you've already told us. https://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/sleepingpositions.html

Thanks for this link! I could have googled myself, and planned on it today, but I found this very helpful. I have gained a significant amount more than 7 pounds and was still comfortable sleeping on my stomach. I have not been, because I was worried about all the things I had heard. I was going to google because I thought if I was still comfortable, was it a big deal? I actually found a lot of information helpful in this post.

RondackHiker · November 2013

mamajop said:
Just FYI people that keep writing comments about drinking OJ and asking for updates - I don't think she is coming back... Check out her other *UPDATED* thread for a clue.

But then again, maybe she'll come back and update us and pretend like nothing ever happened like some others on this board.

Now I'm laughing.

Winnieella · November 2013

I didn't even realize she made another thread.

calimama2007 · November 2013

OJ OJ OJ OJ OJ.

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