No flutters... Should I worry?

amanda1517 · January 2015

I'm a first time mom and everything I've read and heard says that I should be feeling the flutters of my baby by now, but I'm not feeling anything. Im 17 weeks along. Should I worry that something is wrong?

ktbear9512 · January 2015

Absolutely not. I don't know what you are reading but it's not correct. As a FTM it's perfectly normal to not feel anythkng until well past 20 weeks. With my first, I didn't feel anything till 19 weeks.
I know it's hard waiting, but try to relax. I'm assuming you've had your 16 week appt already? Try to dwell on that, especially if you were able to hear the heartbeat at your appt.

mixnmatch372 · January 2015

No worries, every body is different!

missjenniebean · January 2015

I am 18 weeks and a ftm and no flutters yet either. I know I might not feel past twenty weeks, makes me worry, but I just keep reminding myself that everyone is different! Cant wait to feel my baby!

Emilywooddesign · January 2015

I haven't felt anything yet either. I'm almost 18 weeks with twins! Don't worry, I'm sure your baby will be kicking you in the ribs in no time.

dojo1 · January 2015

Do you know the placement of your placenta? An anterior placenta makes it more difficult to feel baby's movements but isn't a medical concern like placenta previa.

Kiki119 · January 2015

I m FTM and 18wks tomorrow... Haven't felt anything either

the time will come... Everyone pregnancy is different... Don't compare ur own to others... It will drive urself crazy... I leaned that the hard way

kemdupuis · January 2015

I haven't felt anything yet either- I am 16 weeks today. Dr. said it might be a while because I am a FTM and I have an anterior placenta. She also said that I could feel something one day and then nothing for several days/weeks. Everyone is different- just try to stay calm and patient!

shahoi · January 2015

I'm a FTM, at 17w3d and I haven't felt anything yet. My OB told me she didn't feel her first until 22 weeks. Don't worry, it will happen soon!

leenziepops · January 2015

FTM 17+3. No flutters at all and baby is healthy. Dont stress!

AlyLynn07 · January 2015

Not to worry! I did not feel my first moving until 19w, 3d. And I did not have an anterior placenta. I remember reading that it can be 20-24 weeks for FTMs!

eeyoreem · January 2015

Didn't feel anything with ds until 24 weeks and he was not a big mover. I'm 17 weeks tues and haven't felt anything yet with this one. I won't worry until I hit 25 weeks with nothing.

reneenichole617 · January 2015

I'm a first time mom and am 17 weeks today. I haven't had flutters, but I thought I felt kind of like poking, like muscle twitches is how they described it...about a week ago. Maybe it was just the pain of my stretching uterus that I mistook it for.
As of a few days ago, I have been super paranoid for some reason. I have a strange feeling. It's like all the euphoria and happiness I felt with being pregnant went away. Now, I feel a little sad and almost normal like I'm not pregnant anymore. Why am I feeling this way?? I hate to say it, but I'm afraid something might be wrong. I have an appointment on Tuesday, and I really don't want to wait until then. I wish it were sooner.
I have been meditating and doing yoga and praying to release my negative thoughts and energy.
If anyone has ever felt like this or has any advice, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Renee

aj1327 · January 2015

I went to my 16 week appointment on Friday and asked my doctor about this. She said I most likely wouldn't notice anything until my anatomy scan. Then when I saw the baby moving there, I'd realize that's what I was feeling. That put my mind at ease!

kls6382 · January 2015

Most books I've read say for FTM you may not feel anything until 20+ weeks, so you are fine.

GASuzuki · January 2015

I felt flutters two days ago and now nothing again. I think it's still really early for us!

keengabber · January 2015

I have known FTM's to not feel anything until past 24 weeks, everyone is different, I know it's hard to say just wait, but it'll happen

poppyc8 · January 2015

I didn't feel anything until past 20 weeks with my first and even when I did start feeling him he was mostly active at night so I slept through it and in general he was no where near as active a kicker as my friends.

disney815 · January 2015

This is my 4th pregnancy (3rd to make it passed 8 weeks) and I just started feeling flutters at 18 weeks. For a FTM, all the advice above is good advice, 20 weeks ish.

GASuzuki · January 2015

reneenichole617 said:
I'm a first time mom and am 17 weeks today. I haven't had flutters, but I thought I felt kind of like poking, like muscle twitches is how they described it...about a week ago. Maybe it was just the pain of my stretching uterus that I mistook it for.
As of a few days ago, I have been super paranoid for some reason. I have a strange feeling. It's like all the euphoria and happiness I felt with being pregnant went away. Now, I feel a little sad and almost normal like I'm not pregnant anymore. Why am I feeling this way?? I hate to say it, but I'm afraid something might be wrong. I have an appointment on Tuesday, and I really don't want to wait until then. I wish it were sooner.
I have been meditating and doing yoga and praying to release my negative thoughts and energy.
If anyone has ever felt like this or has any advice, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Renee

I actually understand! I felt the same way when I woke up yesterday morning. Almost completely normal and no more buzzing or fluttering. I started freaking out until I read through some threads and realized it's still much too early. And, as my doc said, if there's no significant cramping and pleading, don't worry. I'm trying to keep that in mind. I think I was so used to the 1st tri misery that my 2nd tri relief really worried me. Hang in there! Hope the doc appointment makes you feel better!

TeacherMama7 · January 2015

What do you mean everything you have read says that you should feel flutters by now? I'm almost 19 weeks and still haven't felt them... And everything I've read says that for first time moms anywhere between 17-22 weeks is very normal. Please, do better research before worrying yourself.

tdotson0722 · January 2015

I haven't felt anything and I'm 16 weeks with triplets

8411mommy · January 2015

This is my 2nd and I haven't really felt much of anything yet and I am 18 weeks. Not gonna worry, just excited about my ultrasound next Monday!

Mama-Bear · January 2015

With DS1 I didn't feel anything until 21w, with my TWINS I was 18w (yeah, I expected to feel them sooner than that), last time around I was 16w. This is my 4th pregnancy and 5th baby I've carried and I'm 16w today and haven't felt anything yet.

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