Ultrasound at 11 weeks

[alphia]

Hi everyone,

i just went to my first obstetrician appointment yesterday and when he was checking me over he did a quick ultrasound in his office to check the growth of the baby etc. I could see the heart beating and everything looked absolutely wonderful. But here is where I get slightly neurotic - my baby seemed to be very lazy - not moving around much at all. I know it sounds crazy that I should be worrying - as i keep on telling myself that if there were any problems my doctor might have indicated that there were. I just remember with my first pregnancy I had to have an early ultrasound because I had some bleeding and my daughter was practically doing somersaults. Has anyone else experienced anything similar? Or can someone just please tell me I am neurotic and to stop worrying. (Why do we worry so much?)

Thanks
Alphia

[EllyBoo72]

Hi Alphia,
Stop worrying!!! I am sure bubs is fine, as you said Dr would have let you know. If it is an 11 week scan, i dont think that it would be doing too much down there yet anyway!!!

Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy.

[Alan]

Hi Alphia

Dont worry hun. Babies dont usually move much at that age

[Dee78]

HI Alphia,

i had exactly the same thing when i went for my first Ob appointment, i was 10 weeks 3 days and the baby did not move at all, the ob said that they dont normally move much at that age anyway and not to worry, there was a heartbeat and thats all that mattered, he also said that if i hadnt eaten for an hour or two that would affect the babys movements too.

Please dont worry, i spent ages worrying about it and now my baby doesnt stop moving!!!

[alphia]

Thank you everyone for your reassuring words. It is always nice to hear that others have experienced similar things. I finally calmed myself down by the end of the day and rationalized everything out. I have the tendency to react emotionally first and after I have tortured myself my brain finally kicks in.

Thanks again
Alphia