Decreased movement?! Help this worried momma!

girlmama14 · December 2018

I am 22 weeks and today is the first day that I haven't felt very much movement. I felt some kicks this morning (about 8 hours ago) but haven't felt much since! I know baby is probably just sleeping but as a first time mom I am starting to get anxious! Anybody have a similar experience or advice

wildcosmiclove · December 2018

Hey mama. It's totally normal this early on to have days where you don't feel baby move much, if at all. I know my LO's movement ebbs & flows from day to day. Maybe try drinking some OJ and laying down for a bit and see if that makes them a bit more active.

kaitykins · December 2018

Most women don’t even have consistent enough movement to do kick counts for a few more weeks... if you really want to check than drink Ice cold water/a bit of cold caffeine and lay down and relax. You will probably feel baby pretty quick.

gollygeeitsamy · December 2018

I agree with @wildcosmiclove that it's a little early and totally normal at 22 weeks as a FTM, especially if you've been active or distracted. Being active can lull baby to sleep or you haven't noticed those flutters because your mind is elsewhere.

To help entice movement from baby: Drink ice cold water or something very sugary and lay down for an hour on your left side (or a comfortable position). You need to be distraction free and usually a time when baby is normally active and see if you feel any movements.

Ideally starting at 28 weeks you'll feel 10 movements within that time frame but it's hard to tell how much at this earlier stage. I hope this helps!

HGRich · December 2018

What others have said. Many docs won’t even have you start kick counts until third tri. It’s too early for consistency. However, use this time to learn what’s normal for your baby. Nothing wrong with being aware. I remember I was always anxious about this with DD, and probably will be with this one too. Normal.

rennie1108 · December 2018

I'm a FTM as well, but as everyone else said, try not to worry! Baby woke me up early this morning with kicks, but I haven't felt a thing since. I'll bet I feel him/her again tonight when I'm trying to settle down lol.

rache1990 · December 2018

I was just thinking this! I haven’t felt it much today but I’ve been distracted. Thanks for the tips all!

llamamamanyc · December 2018

I was having similar worries, too, but like the other mamas say, everything is likely a-okay! I started feeling my LO about 10 days ago, but there was one day this week where I literally felt nothing all day long. It totally freaked me out. But the next day, and in the days since, she’s been wriggling like crazy. My OB told me not to expect anything too consistent for a few more weeks, so rest assured that everything is good! 😊

phoenix92885 · December 2018

I've noticed that I've already grown used to my baby girl kicking around in there so I miss her when I haven't felt her for a while. Since it's early I just try to pay attention to what I'm doing or what my surroundings are that got her so active so her daddy can feel the kicks more. Poor guy is feeling so left out. He's felt her once but he of course wants more.

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