Hi and welcome! A few things, we are an established group of mama's due in June that have been getting to know each other since October. We would love for you to join us if you would introduce yourself in our Introductions thread and you would probably find it helpful to read the Read This First thread, both pinned at the top. We typically avoid one off posts to keep the board from getting cluttered. This would be perfect for the weekly Questions thread.
FWIW, there isn't a set number of kicks or movement you should feel before 28 weeks. My midwife told me if I have concerns about movement to sit for an hour and count the number of kicks, it should be 8-10 in that hour. The hour being because in that time baby should go through one sleep cycle and one wake cycle. If you have concerns about movement and haven't felt anything for 18-24 hours then you should contact your doctor.
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Me & MH: 32 DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU) TTC #2: 12/2019 Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18
Baby’s movement varies during different activities or times of the day. You may want to check with your OB about this, as most will have you start doing kick counts at 28 weeks and will give you specific instructions on how much movement to look for. Usually 10 kicks within a certain time frame, and when to call your OB if not meeting those parameters. Again, I am not a doctor so it’s probably best for you to check with them.
Edit: Oops, @krashke and I must have been typing at the same time!
addietaylor62
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Re: Kicks
FWIW, there isn't a set number of kicks or movement you should feel before 28 weeks. My midwife told me if I have concerns about movement to sit for an hour and count the number of kicks, it should be 8-10 in that hour. The hour being because in that time baby should go through one sleep cycle and one wake cycle. If you have concerns about movement and haven't felt anything for 18-24 hours then you should contact your doctor.
DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU)
TTC #2: 12/2019
Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube
Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN
Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18
https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12717352/read-this-first-board-organization
https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12718066/introductions-part-2
Baby’s movement varies during different activities or times of the day. You may want to check with your OB about this, as most will have you start doing kick counts at 28 weeks and will give you specific instructions on how much movement to look for. Usually 10 kicks within a certain time frame, and when to call your OB if not meeting those parameters. Again, I am not a doctor so it’s probably best for you to check with them.
Edit: Oops, @krashke and I must have been typing at the same time!