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No reaction to sound :-(

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VJONES1985 · 04/05/2014 11:07

Is it strange that my baby doesn't react to loud noises or even to music played to my bump? I'm 24+5.

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TheNewSofa · 04/05/2014 11:14

Far too early for that

I dont think my baby reacted to noise that i can remember

MildDrPepperAddiction · 04/05/2014 11:15

No. I can't recall either of mine reacting to sound. They both have perfect hearing.

squizita · 04/05/2014 11:50

Some women are only just feeling movement at 24 weeks! It's too early for patterns and cause/effect from what my consultant said - if you feel movement at all daily, then all is well for a few more weeks. :) I think they consider the next milestone in terms of movement 28 weeks, by which time it should be a pattern.

Twighlightsparkle · 04/05/2014 11:54

No don't worry. I'm sure neither of mine reacted to sound at all.

PenguinsLoveFishFingers · 04/05/2014 12:01

No. Barely felt this one move at that point and can't remember any of the three reacting to noise. Totally normal. Smile

CurlsLDN · 04/05/2014 12:01

I'm 39+4, the only sound baby ever responds to, and only sometimes, is if DH taps on my belly button. And this had only been in the last few weeks. Don't worry

Mitchell2 · 04/05/2014 12:07

I'm 34 weeks and the only two things baby reacts to is when in the bath and the bump is almost submerged tapping on the side of the bath (under the waterline) and when my lower back 'cracks'. Oh and I did play some drumbeat and base once to her, she kicked a bit to that but didn't dig the classical music I tried Grin

noblegiraffe · 04/05/2014 12:08

Not strange at all. Neither of my bumps did, at least that I could notice, and neither have problems with hearing.

Pobblewhohasnotoes · 04/05/2014 13:00

I'm 26 weeks and my bump doesn't. Can't remember if DS did and his hearing is fine.

ZingWatermelon · 04/05/2014 13:16

why would the baby react to loud noises?

why is this a problem?

LindaMcCartneySausage · 04/05/2014 13:20

Can't remember either if mine reacting specifically to sound. And I went to a gig at 40 +2 with DC1. They were both very active. DC1 was known as the Kung Fu Kid in the womb. Both have perfect hearing. I wouldn't worry to much.

eurochick · 04/05/2014 13:20

I'd never heard of this as a "thing". I'm a week behind you, OP, and it hadn't even occurred to me.

Loujim2 · 04/05/2014 13:24

I'm 24+3 and I can feel the wee man kicking around but I wouldn't say he reacts to noises x

TheDoctrineOfSnatch · 04/05/2014 13:37

Your gastric processes will be a lot louder for baby than most outside noise, don't forget!

TheDoctrineOfSnatch · 04/05/2014 13:39

Linda, I went to a gig at 39+1 and had to leave after two hours of kicking! But I don't think much before that would have been noticeable.

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VJONES1985 · 04/05/2014 14:21

For those that asked, apparently babies can jump at sudden loud noises or move around to music, etc. I started to feel general flutterings at about 15 weeks and he has been kicking quite strongly for about four weeks now. Thanks all, I won't worry about the lack of response to noise then!!

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PenguinsLoveFishFingers · 04/05/2014 14:24

I think the key word in that sentence in 'can' OP. Just because things 'can' happen in pregnancy, doesn't mean it's an issue if they don't Smile

22honey · 04/05/2014 14:28

Mine doesnt either and I'm 25 weeks today. Dont worry, your not the only one obsessing about movement etc at the moment, I just cant wait for the pregnancy to be over tbh cos its just so worrying. Hope your ok! xxx

ZingWatermelon · 04/05/2014 14:37

VJONES

there's no way of proving or disproving why any kicking or moving occur at any particular time.

I find the whole concept of "baby keep kicked because of a loud noise" really bizarre.
how would you know?Confused

there really are so many things we are concerned with when pg, I don't understand why people put themselves under even more pressure then worry.
just weird

5madthings · 04/05/2014 14:39

My babies did react to sound but not till much later in the pregnancy.

Darmok · 04/05/2014 14:43

Much later for mine too.

heartichoke · 04/05/2014 16:02

DS definitely reacted strongly to loud sounds in the last month or two. I remember going to see X-men at the cinema (NOT my choice of film) at around 33-34 weeks, and I had to leave the cinema - every time there was a crash or bang, DS would jump and punch/kick me very painfully!
I was really rather grateful to him...

randdom · 04/05/2014 16:07

My baby (36+2) reacts to loud music and sudden sounds but I don't remember it doing it until about 33 weeks and then it was only once when one of my friend dropped a pan and it appeared to startle. I wouldn't be worried!

PrincessBabyCat · 04/05/2014 16:34

Mine never reacted to loud noises. Still doesn't at a month old, and her hearing is fine. But sometimes she'll jolt away and flail her limbs out like I startled her if I break the silence and giggle lightly at something on the computer. Hmm

amy246 · 04/05/2014 18:01

Last night I was watching a movie and there was a loud explosion: baby went crazy!! And if music comes on and it's got a strong bass line that also sets him off! I'm nearly 23 weeks, have been feeling him since about 17 weeks.