Why do they get hic cups???

[Kitty33]

Thanks guys
I guess I was concerned as I thought it might have something to do with an oxygen issue.
Nice to hear they are just practicing thier reflexes and swallowing

LOL cause I hope its not a growth spurt thing too!! Jacob was too big for me to get out and I am despretly hoping to get this one out on my own!! No more big babies please!

Thanks again... You all,,,as always,,, helped put my mind at ease
xoxoxox

[QueenMab]

Bubble has the hiccups right now!! I agree with all the ladies that say they are a swallowing/breathing reflex... am I the only one that finds them annoying though?! It's the only thing - I don't get painful kicks & she doesn't lay in uncomfortable positions, it's just the hiccups that bother me, almost as bad as if I had them myself!

[Kitty33]

Queenmab I TOTALLY agree!! I find them really annoying too... I think thats maybe why my mushy preg brain started to run away with itself as to why do they get them! :P
Being there is still 8.5 weeks to go for us I will just have to try and ignore it when she does... or give her a friendly nudge! hehehe.

[Tascha]

Hello Ladies,
"Peanut" had a HUGE hiccup session last night.. had me a little worried as it just kept going and going.. and where big enough to rock my belly like jolly Santa himself. hehe : ) But reading the above has sure helped. This little one is an active one today.. basically continued from last night. But no hiccups YET!! haha

[MrsBump]

Jett used to hiccup atleast 5 times a day. It used to drive me mad!! Especially when i wanted to sleep. hehe.