2nd Baby kicking?

Question

I'm asking this again because i want different peoples opinions
how often should you be feeling the baby move or kick at almost 19 weeks pregnant? i have an 8 month old that keeps me busy so could i just be not noticing the movements today? and how hard should the movements be?

Answer 1

my wife said that with our second baby the movements were there but she didn't notice the movements as much because our oldest kept her busy a lot she said she felt hem but nat all the time and she says that if you are concerned to try to take atleast an hour and go lay in a dark room on your left side and count the movements if you don't feel any movement stay another hour if nothing after two hours drink something with caffine to try to make baby move if that doesn't work call the doctor

Answer 2

I'm 21 weeks and have been told it is perfectly normal at this point to go a whole day without feeling baby's movements, since he could just be turned in the wrong direction or very calm. The kick count thing, where you count the number of kicks per hour, doesn't really start until about your 25th week. And yeah, the more active you are, the less likely you are to notice kicks. Also, sometimes my baby's movements are just swishy-whooshy movements, and other times they are like little taps from the inside, and only a couple of times I have gotten full-on WHAMS! to my belly and seen the whole thing bounce! I think you're normal and fine. Just drink some juice about 30 minutes before bed and then rest on your back when you first get in bed. You may feel some movements then and be reassured!

Answer 3

A baby moves about 50 times per hour even in its sleep but the movement may not be enough for you to notice at 19 weeks. The movement should be subtle and you'll notice it more when you are sitting still or laying down. At this point in pregnancy, most women feel at least a few movements a day. I am 22 weeks pregnant and movements were very hard to feel a few weeks ago. Good luck in your pregnancy! Hope this helps

Answer 4

Keep in mind it is still early.Also when you are busy chasing your 8mo old and doing your daily tasks your moving around rocks the baby to sleep.Most movement is usually at night or when you are resting.If you get nervous, try to find a quiet place to lay down and rest, and soon enough you will feel those wonderful flutters.

Answer 5

soft hits i think, I didnt feel any until 20 weeks and those were some what strong. Now he just grinds his heel or hand out and that hurts.

I found a small trick to feel him kick, at night or when he is more active i lay on my belly. Kicks like crazy. I some what hate laying on my belly after my first.

Answer 6

They are not very hard at 19 weeks, and you may only feel the baby once or twice a day at this point in your pregnancy.