22 Week Movement

[cth1982]

Hi Ladies,

I've been feeling movement for a few weeks now and the last few days the baby has been very active - since last night and during today though I feel the odd prod but nothing as bouncy as the last few days - is this normal?

I am now also worrying that I might have cursed myself by starting to buy some baby items (have bought some clothes over the last few days - holding off any big items until probably November - am due 25/12)

I know I am probably being a bit OTT but any advice/assurance would be great!

[oneyorkshirepud]

Hi OP, I am 23 weeks and just had the se thing. For me I think the baby moved from transverse to up/down. The movements are more in the middle and now not as obvious iyswim? It took me a while to recognise/get used to the new movements. Could be the same for you?

[cth1982]

Possibly! I have had the odd bump today but on Friday and Monday had a lot of activity (DH even managed to feel it!) - I am probably just worrying for nothing but just wondered how other ladies got on!

[GothicRainbow]

My midwife always advised me to have a cold drink or ice lolly if I thought the babies movements had slowed or I hadnt felt anything for a while. The cold and sugar rush should get the baby moving about more.
If you are still concerned though I would give your midwife a quick call.

[KLou1105]

I'm 22weeks baby due New Year's Eve. Been feeling movements quite regularly from 17weeks but the last 2weeks they've seemed to have slowed down and are in less of a pattern. I find that having a cold fizzy drink helps :) I know if can be very worrying I had very little movement and no patterns with my dd if you are worried contact your midwife or labour ward x

[scarednoob]

I panicked about this at 22 weeks. And 24. Both times the mw said the baby is still v small and can hide.

I have a stubborn little beast who kicks when she feels like it so I still get panicky days and disco days, but honestly, the difference at 28 weeks onwards is huge as they are so much bigger. There's a reason that's the guideline for monitoring kicks.

Trust your instinct. If you're feeling nothing, go and get checked to be safe; I did even though I felt a bit paranoid. But if you're just feeling different movements, ask your mw - chances are baby has just moved!

[cloudjumper]

Try not to worry too much about it, I think this sounds normal. I'm 22 weeks as well, and movements can be still very irregular at this stage. I tend to notice them more when I sit still at my desk in the office, but not so much when I'm out and about and active.