I am 17 weeks PG with my first baby. Yippee! I felt the first flutters when I was 14w 6d, and felt them about 3 or 4 times during that week. I am now 17 weeks and haven't felt the baby move in over a week. This is my first PG, so I dont' really know what to expect, but I thought that once I started feeling the flutters, they wouldn't stop. It's making me nervous, but I'm trying to convince myself that it's just because the baby isn't in the right position for me to feel him/her move anymore. Has anybody else experienced this? I have a dr. appt on Tuesday, so I'll find out for sure if everything's OK, but I just wanted to get some opinions from other moms.
Thanks!
2007-01-25 18:23:33 · 15 answers · asked by Answer Girl 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I'm sure you are fine. You are probably having flutters in your sleep and the baby is sleeping during the day! Thats what my 3rd did! You could try eating something and having a glass of water and laying on your left side for 30 minutes to an hour and see if that doesn't stir the baby. CONGRATS & GOOD LUCK!
2007-01-30 02:13:13 · answer #1 · answered by all_around_tha_mullberri_busch 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At this time in your pregnancy sometimes the movements can decrease and you will only feel them on and off. That is exactly how it went when I was about 18-25 weeks pregnant. If you are really worried or even just want some peace of mind I would try and get in to see the Dr. It will make you feel so much better when you hear the HB again and then you will be a lot less stressed.
2007-01-25 18:30:29 · answer #2 · answered by crystalleemeyer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hard to tell that early, especially your first pregnancy. Try drinking a glass of orange juice at bedtime and lying down very still and quiet in bed on your back for about 20 minutes and see if you can feel the baby then. If you're really concerned, call your MD and go in for a check earlier, but most likely everything will be fine when the doctor checks you on Tuesday.
2007-01-25 19:03:29 · answer #3 · answered by BabyRN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think u should not worry it is only after 20 weeks mostly u feel the baby move when it is ur first time u are not able to tell a movement,if the baby movement is not felt regularly after 20 weeks then it is a sign of problem,although some women can feel it very early but it is rare,so don't worry everything is just fine,u can go and get ur self checked if u fear anything as anxiety during pregnancy can also be bad so just get it checked and clear ur doubt,good luck
2007-02-02 05:45:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had that with both my pregnancies. My DD I felt movement at 15 weeks and found she was quite active for 2 weeks and then didnt feel anything for 3 weeks.
Now My child I felt at 14 weeks and same thing there was a3 week span where I didn't feel anything.
So far I'm 25 weeks pregnant and KID is kicking up a storm,
2007-01-25 18:28:48 · answer #5 · answered by cowsfreak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't freak.Your baby is still very small.I didn't even feel my baby really kick until I was 22 wks.From then on they just get stronger and stronger.If you feel that worried you should go ahead and call the doctor but I'm sure it's nothing.You just asking this question just proves your going to be a great mommy!Congrats and good luck!!
2007-01-25 18:32:35 · answer #6 · answered by lady2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the first movement of the fetus or "quickening" occurs on 20th week of pregnancy and it usually happens at night. You might feel someone is kicking inside of you. DOnt be bothered if u dont feel it right now, 3 weeks to go., but after this 20th week or so and u still dont feel any fetal movements go to ur OB immediately
2007-01-25 18:35:17 · answer #7 · answered by Melotot 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure everything is fine. If you were farther along I'd say get it checked out now, but the baby is still small and since it's your first pregnancy, you may just not be noticing it....The baby could be awake and moving at night while you're sleeping....
2007-01-25 18:30:04 · answer #8 · answered by been_there_done_that 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this early on, it's probably because the baby's too small and in a strange position.
Later in pregnancy, it's a huge problem. Good luck on Tuesday.
2007-01-25 18:30:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends really. Me personally i got used to the flutters right away so i didn't notice them as much afterwords. but once he kicks.. your definatly gonna know it. Congrats girly.
* word to the wise.. Get a Epidural when in labor. I wasn't able to get one.. and yeah...it sucked to say the very least.lol
2007-01-25 18:34:28 · answer #10 · answered by avaniqafaye 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋