Please tell me I'm not alone!

[Sterla]

Bubs has been quieter than usual over the past few days. I'm still feeling regular movement, but the movements aren't as strong as they were. Now, today I don't think I've felt anything. I've tried eating something sweet and sitting down, but no action as yet. I have a check up on Wednesday morning, but I'm finding it hard not to worry until then. Is bubs just having a quiet day?

[LaDeeDa]

Hey Selina,

My little man has been really quite for about the past 3 or so days too - although he did make an appearance for about 10 mins last night.

I think it's normal he might have moved in a way that we can't feel the really strong kicks....maybe.

If your stressed maybe give the midwives a quick call??

HTH

[Dansta]

blip has quiet days too - then all of a sudden BANG i cop a kick/punch/headbutt and know blip is still infact there!
if you're worried call your midwives - its better to feel safe then stress out im sure you're bub is just facing a differant way!

[satya]

I used to get worried if I didn't feel movement for a while. The things that I found that would get bubs going were:

icy cold drink like a slurpy then lie down for 1/2 an hour on the left side
coffee (only tried that in the last month of pregnancy)
chocolate
partner blowing a raspberry on my tummy

If you try all of those and still get nothing perhaps it might be worth getting checked out.

[Sterla]

Bubs decided to make an appearance in the evening, and he's been moving a bit this morning. I think he must have just been having a very quiet, sleepy day yesterday.

These little bubs make you worry, don't they.

[Kazbah]

Sterla - it's only the beginning of the worry hun *hugs* enjoy him!
But as they get to the end of their journey in your tum, the room gets a bit tight so they do slow down. But listen to your instinct, if you think you need to see a professional, do!

[Shanti]

Sterla - I think when they are quiet some days, they are just sleeping heaps and growing heaps..... I usually find if our little monkey is a bit quiet one day then the next day is a really active day!! LOL
Babies sleep about 95% of the time in the womb too remember that..... they aren't awake that often.

[puppies]

My hospital says that if you haven't felt bub for a while to give them a call. They really don't mind so if your really worried call them, that is what they are there for. I have noticed a pattern with my little man. When I am upset he is quiet and when I am happy he is active, so it could be something as simple as that. Why don't you take yourself for a foot massage or something and relax and before you you know it your little one will be awake and saying 'hi mum, glad your feeling better'.