Is it normal?

MrsMorgan12901 · May 2016

Hello mommy's to be(again or first timers!). Has anyone else expierenced kicking so hard that you actually twitched or jumped alittle? It has been happening quite a bit at night lately, mostly once I get settled in bed, or if I'm laying down watching a movie or something. It really catches me off guard. I'm starting to wonder if it's maybe Braxton Hicks. My ob hasn't addressed this yet. I am 26 weeks today

Jaspertheyoungturnip · May 2016

Braxton Hicks are more like muscle contractions that just make your belly hard. At worst, they should be mildly uncomfortable, but not make you jump. Baby is getting strong, and I know my little one sometimes makes me twitch when she gets me in a good spot. Nothing to worry about! It's good that your tiny tot is kicking hard!

emmeline714 · May 2016

i get them once in a while too, just have good strong kickers

lotsofsunshine · May 2016

Baby may have hiccups, those always make me jump at first.

lalalorelai · May 2016

Yes. It usually happens when I'm relaxing, like you said. Baby is just kicking harder or in a different spot than normal. No big deal.

Like PP said, these aren't Braxton Hicks. BH contractions are more like a tightening sensation in your lower belly. I started getting those a few weeks ago and I get them every couple of days. It's a totally different feeling.

Bubblegum5586 · May 2016

I had one or two kicks so far that were especially hard that it almost took my breath away in surprise!

JournoGrl23 · May 2016

I've gotten some hard kicks in a couple areas that either makes me twitch or jump and actually shout a little because it catches me by surprise. I love it when that happens! Makes me feel good to know I have a strong little girl in there.

SkiChic626 · May 2016

Yup! Tons with DD and so far I've had a few this time. It's almost so hard that it feels like it comes from the outside. The other day I actually thought DD had elbowed me or something, but when I turned, because it made me go "ow" and jump, she was nowhere near where I felt it lol. BH will be more than just a quick feeling, it'll last at least several seconds, if not minutes, and it'll be your whole tummy feeling tight. The two are very distinct feelings.

bananers · May 2016

Yep, totally normal and sounds nothing like BH, which, as others have mentioned, feels like an all over tightening.

Just wait -- it gets stronger! I remember with DS some days I felt like this:

Ceventa · May 2016

Yep! The other day she kicked so hard right towards my bladder I almost peed myself. Yey.

Katm89 · May 2016

Yea I have been caught by surprise before.

kwilliams3402 · May 2016

Yes! Noticeable movement in the bump with kicks starting yesterday, up high near my belly button. And, new static nerve pain that has me hobbling, and more frequent bathroom breaks. Wondering if baby has turned from transverse and that's explaining the newfound sensations!

Whitmore1027 · May 2016

I thought it was just me! I have seriously jumped a few times! My boy is breech right now, so he kicks hard at my bladder (and I SWEAR he kicked my cervix because it HURT and made me jump like crazy!). So I think it's totally true and normal for kicks to make you jump!! I end up laughing about it though!