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About to start crying with worry, I don't know who to believe or what to do, IRT lack of and change in movement. Are there any MW's or anyone on here who can help?

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SchrodingersMew · 16/07/2011 11:08

Okay, I posted a thread in AIBU the other day about something completely different but the conversation was mostly around this.

I had to go to Maternity Assesment a few days ago because my baby hadn't moved in 2 days. They put me on the monitor and were the MW's and a Doctor had said they wanted me on the monitor as long as possible as there were decels in his heart rate, but by this point he had started moving.

Another Doctor came in about a half an hour/hour later and quickly said that the trace was fine and to go home but he wanted me to go for a scan as he stops moving a lot (I have been in a few times for the same thing) then a MW said maybe he's getting bigger and it's getting harder for him to move.

Next day I had been posting on here and was convinced to go back as he hadn't moved at all again, I phoned the base where my consultant is and was told that they should be monitoring me and to phone them straight away.
Was on the monitor for 20 minutes, only seen a MW this time and she said it was fine and this time said he's probably too small too feel him. Hmm (after telling me he was probably too big to move easily a day earlier).

He moved a bit yesterday evening but the movements don't feel the same as they did, no where near as powerful, normally when he moves you can see it and feel it from the outside, it's just not the same at all now.
He hasn't moved at all today.

What do I do? Who do I believe?

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RollingInTheAisles · 17/07/2011 20:59

Crap isn't it. I found lying on my bed on left side with a pillow between my knees and one under bump was best way to calm them down.

SchrodingersMew · 17/07/2011 21:00

I haven't tried lying like that, I must try it as they get quite intense.

And yep, very crap!

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going · 17/07/2011 21:02

SchrodingersMew so pleased they are taking you seriously. Hope all is well at the scan x

SchrodingersMew · 17/07/2011 21:11

Thanks going, they are being really lovely. I think it's probably because they are obviously seeing it on the traces now.

I'm hoping everything will be fine, I am reassured by them now to just phone whenever I feel I need to which is a lot better than I felt before.

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going · 17/07/2011 21:20

With my third baby (fifth pregancy) I had braxton hicks at 20 weeks. Hadn't had them in any other pregnancy so was obviously worried. I called and went into the labour ward and the midwife I saw was so reassuring and said no-one would even bat an eyelid if I called a few times a week, they would rather reassure a worried woman than have her at home worrying.

SchrodingersMew · 17/07/2011 21:22

Going It's really good to know you have a lovely MAU. :)

I suppose it can't be good for the baby if the Mum is home worrying herself sick.

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cupofteaplease · 18/07/2011 19:38

How was your scan today? Smile

Tangle · 18/07/2011 20:46

Thinking of you today

SchrodingersMew · 18/07/2011 21:14

Hi sorry it took so long to get back.

They said he's fine, thank gawd! :) She had a bit of trouble trying to get him to move on the scan and on the traces that I have been getting so I think he is really quite lazy.

Thank you again for all your kind replies. :)

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piprabbit · 18/07/2011 21:18

You must be very relieved.
Grin Glad it's good news.

SchrodingersMew · 18/07/2011 21:28

Thanks. :) I really am.

I hope he sleeps this much when he's born!

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RollingInTheAisles · 18/07/2011 21:31

Really glad it's good news!

moregranny · 18/07/2011 21:34

:)

SchrodingersMew · 18/07/2011 21:53

Thanks. :)

I got told he is bang on average size as well, very happy about that. I was convinced I was carrying a huge baby due to the size of my DP. phew. :)

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Tangle · 18/07/2011 22:40

So glad you got good news :)

fingers crossed the rest of your pregnancy is slightly more relaxing!

SchrodingersMew · 18/07/2011 23:19

Haha, thanks. :)

Nothing is ever relaxing with me though! As my Gran says anything it is possible to get, I normally do!

Here's hoping though and only 12 weeks left!

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ThumbsNoseAtSnapewitch · 18/07/2011 23:31

That's a relief, Schrodinger! Hope that if you start to fret again though, you go back. Glad the scan all went well. :)

Bartimaeus · 19/07/2011 08:43

Glad it's good news!
Fingers crossed for the rest of the pregnancy Smile

(which I'll accompagny you for - in UK dates I'm due in 11 weeks Grin )

SchrodingersMew · 19/07/2011 12:39

Thanks. :)

Bart Oh, just one week before me! :) It feels like it's going to take forever doesn't it?

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Bartimaeus · 19/07/2011 12:58

Oh yes
Especially as here in France the term is 41 weeks....
In my head I'm hoping it'll be on time in Uk terms so I have one less week to wait....

SchrodingersMew · 19/07/2011 13:13

Ohhh, I'm jealous! You're a week ahead and you live in France!

I'm finding it hard enough resisting lovely cheeses here, how are you coping?

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Bartimaeus · 19/07/2011 13:21

Don't worry - nothing to be jealous about - it's POURING with rain today! (so all my workmates are moaning their heads off)

Not a big fan of cheese to be honest! Was gutted when my local supermarket stopped selling cheddar Blush

Have been "lucky" to be very sick in pregnancy so most foods I'm not allowed to touch haven't been in the slightest bit appealing. I do miss my foie gras though Wink

SchrodingersMew · 19/07/2011 13:34

luckily I am not really a paté fan, but for some reason craved it like mad at the start so I know how you are feeling!

Sorry if it seemed like I was stereotyping about the cheese, it's just I love it that much I normally assume everyone must like it. Blush

I'm still jealous though, even with the rain. Wink

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