Baby's movement decreased since yesterday.. Worried!

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• FeliciaTwo member

  March 2014 Answer ✓

  Did you try drinking something super cold and sweet, and then sitting down to see if she moves a little? 
  
  I have heard that in certain positions you can feel them more easily.
  
  That said, it doesn't hurt to email your doctor if you're worried.  It will likely help you feel better!
  

  
  

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• elsa1688 member

  March 2014 Answer ✓

  The baby's movement can be inconsistent until 28 weeks, especially if you're a FTM. Follow what PP said and try not to worry.

  

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• owlcup member

  March 2014 Answer ✓

  Babys have down days. If she was moving around all day yesterday, she's probably tired today. Which will equal less movement overall.

  
  

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• ElTrain5 member

  March 2014 edited March 2014 Answer ✓

  hampire said:

  I was told in my childbirth class not to bother the doctor unless you felt less than 10 movements (no matter how soft) in two hours. I don't know how universally accepted that idea is though.

  I read that the rule of thumb is "10 movements in 10 hours" considering how many hours a day baby sleeps it sounds strange to expect them to move 5 times an hour even when theyre sleeping. I go about 5-6 hours sometimes before I feel movement. I'm a ftm at 25 weeks.

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• Puka99 member

  March 2014 Answer ✓

  Definitely try to drink something cold or eat some sweets and then sit and see if you get your movements.
  
  The time they start having you do kick counts is at 28 weeks. and it should be 10 in a 2 hour window.  If after about 20 minutes to a half hour if you aren't feeling her, I'd call your doc. They can tell you if you need to come in or not.
  
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• brooklyngirl46 member

  March 2014 Answer ✓

  Totally agree with the above advice. But I know with my own pregnancy, my LO goes through waves of activity, and waves of quiet moments (of course the quiet moments scare me a bit). My dr didn't ask me to, but I started doing kick counts. I go for the same time each day, which reminds me that my LO may have a pattern all it's own. 
  
  This site has a lot of information, https://www.countthekicks.org/faq/ ; and also states the 10 movements in 2 hours idea.  

  
  

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• ElTrain5 member

  March 2014 Answer ✓

  Also, if you're placenta is anterior (in the front) you may be feeling less movement overall, and those movements may be a lot less noticeable.

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• curlylocks3 member

  March 2014 Answer ✓

  My doctor said no kick counts until 28 weeks but that they should "check in with me" a few times throughough the day. If you've tried drinking something like OJ, eating and changing positions still without feeling anything I'd call your doctor.

    
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• Mom&nurse member

  March 2014 Answer ✓

  Always call if worried. That's what I was told

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• temursgirl member

  March 2014 Answer ✓

  Either LO moves much less or I don't notice it if I'm moving around a lot. On the other hand, she really gets going when I'm about to go to bed. I also notice more movement after having sugar, caffeine, or cold things, when I'm hungry, and when we listen to music. There's less right after a meal and if there are other people around. When I want to feel movement, I have some juice, play some music, and lie down.

      

  
  

  
  

  

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• ahastin1 member

  March 2014 Answer ✓

  I personally wouldn't worry about this too much. Movement at this point is so sporadic. I'm about a week behind you and I think I'm feeling baby consistently, but I don't pay too much attention to the time periods of stillness. I've noticed that if I bend over and sit in a weird way (basically, back not straight up), it makes baby try to stretch out and move a bit more. Maybe just give a little squeeze?

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• sjn00 member

  March 2014 Answer ✓

  I have noticed from my insomnia that my baby moves around most when I am sleeping. The only time I ever really feel her during the day is if she has the hiccups lol.

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• Mizoo member

  March 2014 Answer ✓

  I'm 26 weeks also, and movement is very sporadic.  Some days I will feel her all day long, others I will only notice her before bedtime.  It doesn't hurt to call your Dr. if you are concerned but personally I would not be just yet.
  
  Like PP have said, your baby might just be in a position where you can't feel their movements right now.
  

  

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• Read247 member

  March 2014 Answer ✓

  Rachel5130 said:

  Truth be told, I don't pay much attention to the lack of movement. If a day went by with nothing, I may be concerned, but I feel like most things are nothing. However, it is always better to be safe than sorry. This is really a question for an OB. Even if we could answer this via the internet, we wouldn't choose to, as it is a potentially serious issue. Also, have you come back to see what people have said? I've seen no sign of you on these responses. Edit spelling

  I wouldn't hold my breath waiting on a response from this one. She's posted 7 discussions and only replied 8 times. 6 to her own discussions. This is another one of those posters that drop in needing support/encouragement/reassurance and then pop back out. 

   

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• Read247 member

  March 2014 Answer ✓

  Rachel5130 said:

   Truthfully, it doesn't bother me when a newbie comes and posts a question... If they stick around to see the answer. But drive by's make me crazy. Because all freaking day people post to it trying to be nice when they don't even see what they say. Eta break

  
  

  This question in particular doesn't bother me because it's a legitimate concern and hopefully will help others going through the same thing. But I agree that if people take the time to answer a question they should at least be acknowledged with a thank you or an update. She may have read the responses but how will we know if she never replies?? Based on her posting history we have a 50/50 shot...

   

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