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Am i over-reacting?

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LittleSugaPlum · 10/08/2012 14:36

Im 30+5 weeks pregnant with my first baby.

Its not been an easy pregnany, horrendous SPD/PGP, bleeding at 21 weeks, which resulted in a two night stay in hospital. Spotting at 26 weeks.
Im also Rh Neg blood so have the anti D injections.

Over the last week i ve noticed the baby (girl) isnt moving as much as she used to. Im still getting the 10 movements in 24hours, but she doesnt move nowhere near as much as she used to. Sometimes she ll kick 3 times in a row, but nothing for hours and hours, and maybe a kick here and there after that. There is no pattern to her movements. She did used to move alot in the mornings, but doesnt anymore.

As she is still doing the 10 movements in 24hours, i feel silly and like im over reacting if i contact the hospital.

I have a friend who's had 2 still borns (roughly 28 years ago) and she makes me paronoid! The things she says to me make me paranoid.

Im absolutley petrified of having a still born and worry about it all the time.

Do you think i should be concerned about the lack of movement? I ve heard after 30 weeks movements can change or slow down due to reduced space in the womb.

I havent told my DH as i dont want to worry him.

Last night i had a very cold glass of water and she did give 3 kicks within 60seconds of drinking it, but wasnt highly active.

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LittleSugaPlum · 10/08/2012 14:36

I also forgot to mention, the kicks are not as strong as they were a week ago, they are not as hard.

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OneOfMyTurnsComingOn · 10/08/2012 14:38

I think if you are even the slightest bit worried, go to your antenatal assessment unit. Ring them first. They will be happy to see you.

PurplePidjin · 10/08/2012 14:38

Call for advice. Worrying is bad for you and is easy for the mw to treat!!

rainydaysarebad · 10/08/2012 14:39

No you're not over reacting. Mother's instincts are always right. If you feel something is wrong call up the midwife and hopefully they'll call you in to be monitored. I don't think anyone ever over reacts in these kinds of situations.

hellhasnofurylikeahungrywoman · 10/08/2012 14:39

I think if you're worrie and you clearly are, that phoning your midwife would not be amiss. I'm sure she won't mind. It's been years since I was pregnant but I think the movements decreased slightly for me in the last trimester as there is less room for the baby to jig about.

MrsReiver · 10/08/2012 14:40

No you are not over reacting, if you are worried seek help. Good luck x

SDTGisAnOlympicWolefGenius · 10/08/2012 14:41

Ring your midwife for a chat, and she should be able to set your mind at rest or tell you what to do next if she thinks there might be cause for concern. I am sure she would rather you rang her than that you fretted and worried.

Take care of yourself, and don't be hard on yourself for worrying - it is a normal part of parenthood.

blizy · 10/08/2012 14:41

I think you should go into hospital for monitoring. You have noticed a change in baby's routine which must be checked out. Have a look on the "count the kicks" website (sorry, I can't link to it I'm on my phone).

Whatevertheweather · 10/08/2012 14:43

Please call your local labour ward now and ask to go to the day assessment unit for a ctg trace of your baby. Please stress that you are experiencing a reduction in your babies movements that is different from her usual pattern.

Let us know how you get on

SaggyOldClothCatPuss · 10/08/2012 14:43

Go and get checked over. Trust your gut!

bonzo77 · 10/08/2012 14:45

Go for monitoring. If theres a problem you're in the best place. If not they'll be happy to reassure you and send you home. Just turn up at labour ward. Don't bother with a & e. or go to maternity triage if you have one. GO!

peeriebear · 10/08/2012 14:46

Definitely go in. They don't rely on 'count the kicks' any more, it's all about you knowing your baby and what's normal.

wannabedomesticgoddess · 10/08/2012 14:47

Phone your midwife. There is no need for you to be worrying yourself. If you are concerned at all give them a ring. They might think its ok. They might want to have a listen in to baby to check. But either way, you need your mind eased!!

ksrwr · 10/08/2012 14:50

please please please go and get checked out. be really clear with explaining the level of your anxiety and ask to be monitored. i agree - go to the labour ward. i did that when i didn't feel my dd moving for a couple of days. please dont worry on your own!

surroundedbyblondes · 10/08/2012 14:54

As others have said, go in and get it checked. I went in twice before DD1 and once before DD2 and was never made to feel foolish by the lovely staff.
Hopefully they'll be able to reassure you all is well and you'll be rested and in a good frame of mind for labour.
Good luck!

DoItOnce · 10/08/2012 14:55

Just go and get checked andputyour mind at rest. It's totally normal to worry but I am sure they won't mind taking a look for you.
I agree with the others that the counting the kicks is not reliable.

PurplePidjin · 10/08/2012 15:10

countthekicks.org.uk/mum/movements/

PurplePidjin · 10/08/2012 15:11

The N.I.C.E. Guidelines suggest:

?Any changes in fetal movements should be reported to a midwife or healthcare professional for further assessment?.

anychocswilldo · 10/08/2012 15:17

Just call the maternity ward and they'll prob ask you to go and be monitored. I'm sure everything is fine but for your peace of mind, give them a call. I went in for monitoring quite a few times (especially with my first), the midwives are used to it and would rather you were checked if u r worried. Yes the movements do change but it's best to be safe.

OneOfMyTurnsComingOn · 10/08/2012 15:18

Have you called the midwife, OP?

DappyHays · 10/08/2012 15:26

I hope everything is okay. MWs would rather hear your concerns than you thinking you are being over-cautious and not bothering them.

My DD1 went quiet about about 30 - 32 weeks (8 years ago not so can't remember the exact week). None of my usual tricks to get her going worked. She scared the bejesus out of me but as soon as the monitor went round my bump she started kung-foo dancing, like a good-un. I was embarrassed that I'd wasted their time but the MW was having none of it. She said they'd rather check to be on the safe side.

ClaireDeTamble · 10/08/2012 15:32

Go in for monitoring.

I went 4 times with DD1 including the day before I went into labour. Even though there was absolutely nothing wrong each time (she was just a sleepy baby), they never once did they make me feel like I was over-reacting or wasting their time.

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LittleSugaPlum · 10/08/2012 17:37

Hi all, not long after i posted the thread, she started moving around for an hour or so.

But i ve rang the labour ward at the hospital, explained the situation, and they have asked me to go in for monitoring.

So im on my way there now.

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EssexGurl · 10/08/2012 17:54

Do get it checked out, esp as you know all about stillbirths.

However, for a bit of reassurance (I hope) I found with DS that as he got bigger I felt the movements less. He was so scrunched up in there that he did not have the room to move. The midwife was adamant that he was going to be a very small baby as I had a tiny bump - he was 8lb 8oz so not small in my opinion.

So it could be that as the baby is getting bigger, she has less room to move her limbs and so can't kick as strongly.

But hope all is OK!

Whatevertheweather · 10/08/2012 18:54

Glad you're going in - hope all is well. Let us know how you get on

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