Movements lessening?

[Deljar]

I'm nearly at the end of Week 33, and in the last few days have noticed a decline in our little one's movements. I'm guessing that that is just because she's a little cramped in there, and that I shouldn't freak out. She is definitely still doing little dances, particularly after eating something tasty, but not nothing like the cartwheels previously experienced! I saw the specialist last week, and all was well, so I've no reason to suspect any different this week. But having had 3 m/cs, am a little nervy when the status quo changes! Should I be trying to get hold of my GP (we're in the country and that's always tricky!), or just accept and believe that space is at a premium? Thanks for reading ladies. All suggestions gratefully received.

[Evie76]

Sounds just like what you say Deljar.

The room is decreasing. I reckon if you have any doubts, see your Dr. But there's only so much room you can provide. It isn't the big swimming pool it used to be.

[Serenitylee]

I was also worrying about this a couple of weeks ago. My bubs movements have decreased to what they used to be but I still get little movements, just not lots and lots like I used to. If anything the movements are bigger and harder, but there just is not a lot of them. I was told that bub is getting cramped so they do lessen so I try not to worry to much, even though it is hard no to!

[Deljar]

Thanks ladies. I've just spoken to the midwife who advised me that yes, at this point, life is a little cramped for the baby, but that providing I got some discernable movement every day, all was well. If I felt there was no movement, I should eat something sweet and see if the little one reacted, which is precisely what I've found happens. If I have a piece of licorice, for example, off go those limbs, I suspect just to let me know she's enjoying the sugar rush So I'll endeavour to relax now and enjoy the occasional boots when they come. Thanks again for your replies ladies.

[Inertia]

Yep - the same here. Usually you can provoke a movement if you are that worried. Sounds nasty, I know, but sometimes getting bub to push your hand off your stomach makes you feel better.

[Evie76]

Yes. Or getting the father to yell at the belly - "Helloooo....... this is your father speaking!!"

That always seems to get our baby going. They just like their daddy's voices.