No more movement..

Hi, I am a bit worried about lack of movement. I am almost 19 weeks and had been feeling movement every day for about a week. It's always around now when I relax after work. But the last 3 days I haven't felt anything. I just laid on the couch for 30 minutes and got nothing :(
So I just wanted to know if this happened to anyone else? Is this normal or should I be worried? It is unlikely that will see my OB as they are closed till Monday and I wouldn't get in on Monday anyway because I have to work.

Have you tried drinking a really icy cold drink? That usually made my two move.

If you are really worried, can you contact the hospital and ask to have an ultrasound?

Tasha I had days like that as well around the same time. Try a cold drink or and this is a bit naughty a coke.
I am sure bubba is just trying to scare you x

I hope your right! Thanks ladies. I will try the cold drink and see what happens. I have my 20 week scan next Friday, but that's 7 days away!! lol

I had the same around that time... I'd feel movements for a few days in a row, and then nothing for a few days... now a few weeks on, bub has grown a lot and I'm getting lots of regular movement all throughout the day, everyday.

I'm sure it's cos bubba is still small, but like has been suggested, maybe have half a can of coke and lie down for a bit and see. If you are still worried, I'd definitely chat to your health carer just for peace of mind - or pop into the local hospital as I'm sure they could have a quick listen of bub's heart (or ultrasound if needed).

Let us know how you go

I remember getting warned that its common to feel no movement suddenly around the five month mark. I do t remember whether I experienced it, but I certainly remember getting warned ahead of time.

Big hugs.

it's not uncommon at this gestation to not feel things - for a couple of days - bub is still very small and can move very easily (and start kicking placenta etc which you're not going to feel) - even at 24 weeks, when in the midst of very stressful situation (fire approaching our house and not knowing if it would survive) i was told it wasn't unusual for babe to go quiet, and it only becomes something where they really like you to feel consistent movements at around 28 weeks (from memory)

i know how stressful it is, but try not to let it worry you too much - some people are only feeling early flutters at your gestation due to the position and size of their bub

I had a few occasions like that and it scared the begeezers out of me. There's still so much room in there for bub to hide, and depending on his/her position to the placenta there's a whole lot of padding.

Try not to worry (easier said than done I know).

Thank you everyone for your reassurance. I did try the cold drink, but still didn't feel anything. I will just try not to stress until next week. I ate a sandwich last night and I thought it moved afterwards, but I can't be certain if it was belly or baby lol.

I always find if I lie on my tummy I get a few little pokes, also when I press down on my belly with mine or hubby's hand. Probably annoying the heck out of our poor baby but it usually gives us a reassuring little wiggle :)

Im another who had it at a similar gestation. A few days no movement and I freaked too. Try and relax, bub is still so little and what you are feeling is nothing on what he/ she is doing in there. :hug: It is scary though.

Hi Tasha, I have my 20wk ultrasound on Monday x
I started feeling movement around 16wks this time, but got very worried at 18-19 weeks as for about 5 days felt absolutely nothing. I went and saw my midwife and she used the Doppler to reassure me that everything was fine. I'm back to feeling movement again, but I know how you would be feeling now x bubby is still small and could just be in a different position x

Maybe, laying on my tummy hurts! But I have been poking...lol

Thanks ladies. I just ate an icy pole and I'm pretty sure I just felt some movement :) Hurry Up Friday aaargh!!

ETA: I just ate some home-made pumpkin soup and then straight after it was crazy movement. Felt like 3-4 kicks/pokes in a row! Bub must love soup :)

So glad you've felt reassuring amounts of movement again!

It was such a relief! Thanks :)

nice :)

Awesome

Happened to me too, but now i'm 22 weeks and the kicks are super strong and much more frequent now. Little bubba's just getting stronger and stronger.

I had this worry around the same time too, my theory was that the uterus had grown more and the baby had more room to move around. All the best for your scan.

Tasha - how are you going? Have you gotten some more of those reassuring movements?

Thanks Anna and sweet pea, yes I feel movement every day again :) Such a good feeling. And the baby keeps rolling over or flipping or something, it makes my stomach so woosy. Like I am driving down a big dip in the road.

Great to hear all is back on track!

Awesome!