Ways to get bub to move?

[*LittleMissSummer*]

I haven't felt bub move very much today.

I think she was active this morning but since my back has been really bad i haven't really taken much notice.

All i know is i havent felt her move in a couple of hours. I am pretty sure she has dropped as the top of my belly is really soft...

I have poked and proded her, moved my belly side to side and nothing..

I think i have drank about 3 litres of water.. i had something really sugary before and still nothing..

I'm trying not to worry. I'm going to have a bath, that usually makes her really active..

Anything else i can try?

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

I was going to suggest Coke or cold water, but you've done both. Maybe a trip to your doctor, just to double check everythings fine?

[Loula]

Ive not had many movements today either and what i have had have been very very light.

Maybe you should call your CP and just let them know, they will be the best to guide you. thinking of you

[TeniBear]

I'd get to the doctor to check up on her - she could be on her way soon, but she might not... Gawd, I sound so horrible and jumpy, don't I? I suppose I've heard/read too many stories these past few months...

[ladybirdflies]

it can be a little nerve racking when this happens. my bubba did that alot close to her birth, sometimes i could feel little hiccups instead of moving... goodluck with the bath, try and stay calm. And certainly a call to the Dr if you feel unsure, so you can feel reassured.

[ss_storm]

They can go a little bit quiet before birth, kind of resting up I guess! But you should still be feeling some movements at least a few times a day. If you are concerned hun, ring your hospital/midwives and talk to them. They may want you to come in for monitoring or just tell you to lay down for a while and see if you feel anything. If you're worried though always better to get yourself checked out, I'm sure they won't mind.

[onthefly]

Ah, it's stressful when they get all difficult and don't move for you!
Cold sweet drinks and poking are all I know. I know ther were times that DS went quiet for several hours and I worked myself up into a right mess. then, just as I was dispairing, he'd start up again.
Maybe call your doc/midwife and get some guidance, just for reassurance at least. Hopefully she'll be kicking up a storm again stoon.

[skybie]

Caffine always made my babies move.
Keep us updated

[*LittleMissSummer*]

Well i got some movements out of her. Took a bit to get her to move. It was as if shes sleeping and shes telling me to leave her alone LOL

I did work myself up a bit, started to cry as i was waiting for the bath to fill up. I was moving my belly and she just wouldnt move!!

I am really hating this! such an awful feeling..

[Oorki Galoorki]

next time twist your little toe
its a pressure point

[*LovemyKids*]

When i have had this problem eat ICE it makes my bubs move everytime, it is actually what the hospital suggests!!! hope all is well!!!

[PlonkeeMumma]

Similar to LMK's - i was told to lie on my left hand side and have an ice cold drink - apparently bubs can feel it better if you lie like that and they don't like the cold so move - worked for me after not feeling any movement for the day when i was about the same weeks with DS#1. Glad all ok

[Daydream Believer]

Similar to LMK's - i was told to lie on my left hand side and have an ice cold drink - apparently bubs can feel it better if you lie like that and they don't like the cold so move - worked for me after not feeling any movement for the day when i was about the same weeks with DS#1. Glad all ok

I was told the same by my midwives

[Arcadia]

DD did that to me too...*shudder*...still remember the fear I felt.

Glad you've felt movement again!!!

[black_rose]

She prob was resting after all the practice your body was going through in the past few days she would be very tired just like you.

[MummaSue]

I used to drink ice cold strawberry milk - got her moving every time!
I was 26 week pregnant on boxing day and remember lying crying on the couch for most of the day because she didn't move at all - all day! Boy, I paid for it in the evening though, she came to life that night and I didn't get a wink of sleep!
The worry they put us through before they even make an appearance hey?

Hugs
Sue x

[sconeonamission]

I was told ice cold really sweet cordial

[BrightSparkles]

I had this with Miss S. BU made me drink 500ml of ICEY cold water as quick as I could.
They say you should still be able to feel 10 really strong movements in a 12hr period towards the end give or take a couple.