Less movement?? UPDATE

[~KittyKat~]

I am now a little over 23 weeks. For the past like 2 weeks her movements have gotten so strong I could feel them externally all the time...they had gotten so strong. The past few days though I am back to having to really concentrate and I feel her alot less and the movements are alot softer, back like it was about 4 weeks ago. Has anyone ever experienced this? Should I be concerned? I am thinking she could just be laying in a different position now and that is the cause but I don't know if they usually stay in the same position for several consecutive days.


Is this cause for concern??

Update:

Ok, she seems to be back to normal now. I am feeling the big, strong kicks now that can move my hand if I put it on my belly now. One after another for the past 30 mins or so. I think she is back to her old self again

[Ash029]

drink something cold or eat a popsicle. every time mine quits moving and worries me it has worked.

[~KittyKat~]

Originally Posted by Ash029 drink something cold or eat a popsicle. every time mine quits moving and worries me it has worked.

I tried that. She is usually most active at night and i would normally feel her like crazy. I still feel her but its alot lighter than normal. I think she is ok, but it's been like this for 3 days now. I just don't know if it could mean something is wrong or if she might have just moved. Do you think I should go to the clinic in the morning just to be on the safe side? I just don't want to over react, I have a bad habit of doing that.

[Dittle7308]

I usually feel him like crazy! Literally, but maybe once or twice a week he goes kind of silent not completely silent but the movements are a lot less and very very light. I was actually having the problem when I went in for my 20w ultrasound, and on the ultrasound he was moving like crazy and wasn't sitting still at all, but I couldn't really feel it. The ultrasound lady said it is just where he is positioned.

If you are seriously worried go to the clinic it doesnt hurt

[sapphiremommy]

a change in how they ar elaying will effect how well you feel them. your still early enough that if she shifts the movements will feel lighter. i probably wouldn't worry for now

[ColCoolPants]

I wouldn't worry so long as you CAN feel her. I felt my baby A LOT at 5 months, then she calmed down quite a bit until about 3 weeks ago. Now she goes NUTS in there. My belly is like a jumping balloon or something. It could just be the way she is laying. Has the ultrasound tech or OB ever said anything to you about the placenta being anterior? If so, you will definitely feel her less.

[thejigsup]

Sorry you are worried. I'd go get checked out if you are that worried. As baby get bigger they move less too.

[okasional.kajun]

i have no idea, but good luck!!! maybe just make an appt since you are worried.

[Ash029]

Originally Posted by ~KittyKat~ I tried that. She is usually most active at night and i would normally feel her like crazy. I still feel her but its alot lighter than normal. I think she is ok, but it's been like this for 3 days now. I just don't know if it could mean something is wrong or if she might have just moved. Do you think I should go to the clinic in the morning just to be on the safe side? I just don't want to over react, I have a bad habit of doing that.

id def go! i went in a few weeks ago after 1 1/2 hours no movement at all and i normally get woken up at 6 and 9 by movement. i doubt anything is wrong but it will calm your mind!

[Victoria]

Originally Posted by ~KittyKat~ I am now a little over 23 weeks. For the past like 2 weeks her movements have gotten so strong I could feel them externally all the time...they had gotten so strong. The past few days though I am back to having to really concentrate and I feel her alot less and the movements are alot softer, back like it was about 4 weeks ago. Has anyone ever experienced this? Should I be concerned? I am thinking she could just be laying in a different position now and that is the cause but I don't know if they usually stay in the same position for several consecutive days. Is this cause for concern??

Since you are concerned, you should consult with your doctor. Your baby's health is not something you want to second-guess yourself about.