36 weeks and baby is ‘quiet’ today

[Sparkles556]

I normally feel him first thing in the morning when I wake up but I haven’t this morning. I came downstairs and had a coffee (that usually makes him move) he moved slightly (flutters but not as strong as normal) I’ve had a lie down on my left side as this usually gets him moving too but no movement. Is it normal to have ‘quiet’ days? I’ve had 3 growth scans so far and at each scan he has slightly dropped. He started on the 90th percentile and he’s now on the 50th. The doctor wasn’t overly concerned but I have to go back in 12 days for another scan and she said depending on the result of the scan I may need to be induced a little earlier. I will phone triage but I feel a bit silly doing so considering I have had a few flutters

[Catchingfire123]

Another IUGR mummy here, glad you went in. As you are nearly term my guess would be they might induce you soon. As baby is nearly 37 weeks they say baby will be safer out than leaving them in. Don’t worry about them being slightly early, they are a good size (some IUGR babies are 4-5lb at that age).

Watch outs are they tend to be more sleepy so don’t feed as well and it’s harder work to get breastfeeding established. If you are keen on breastfeeding ask about expressing colostrum now and if they have any way of storing it for it. A breastfeeding coordinator may be able to help. They also might keep you in longer and do heal prick tests on baby depending on your hospital policy.

[THATbasicSNOWFLAKE]

Well done for getting checked op

Hope you can get some rest

[LookingAtTheFlowers]

Hope everything is okay! You're in the right place and did the best thing x

[Sparkles556]

Thanks everyone! I have to get monitored again at bedtime whenever that is I do wonder if I’m going to be able to go home before I become a mummy of 2..I’m getting all emotional now😬

[WalkingMeAway]

@Sparkles556 ahh you poor thing. Have you been feeling the movements a bit more ?

[Sparkles556]

@WalkingMeAway I have felt some more movements today so I’m taking it as a positive and hopefully everything is fine and the hospital are just being extra careful as nobody has really told me what’s what

[IggyAce]

@Sparkles556 massive hugs and I hope you get some sleep tonight. My dd was born at 36+6 after my waters broke and weighed 6lb 2.

[WhirlingGerbil]

@Sparkles556 I may be wrong, but I think if you report reduced movements x number of times within a set timeframe, they automatically bring you in. Please try not to worry.

[Leodot]

@Sparkles556

Sending you hugs. I know it’s scary but you’re in the best place and they will look after you and your baby. Fingers crossed that everything is ok ❤️.

[THATbasicSNOWFLAKE]

The lack of communication isn't great is it, can you ask someone what they are thinking?

[PracticingPerson]

I'm so glad you went though, at least everything is being checked.

I hope you manage to get some rest at least and maybe more information tomorrow.

[Sparkles556]

@IggyAce @WhirlingGerbil @Leodot thanks to you all
@THATbasicSNOWFLAKE yep the communication isn’t the best..I was meant to see a doctor today sometime around dinner but I haven’t🤷🏻‍♀️ I asked a midwife earlier what she thought what was going on but she kind of shrugged her shoulders and said the doctors will know more

[Sparkles556]

@PracticingPerson I know me too I wasn’t sure at first but I definitely needed to! Thank you x

[Notsosnug]

Don’t be afraid to assert yourself and demand some answers. You have a right to know your medical circumstance and a plan for treatment. Shrugging of shoulders is not enough. Contact PALS if you don’t get anywhere

[Sparkles556]

@Notsosnug yes you’re right. Half of me feels awful for moaning as apart from the communication, they have really looked after me. But I have been here since yesterday afternoon and still nobody has actually told me if my baby is ok. I mean, I presume it’s nothing too serious as I’d probably know by now, but there’s been no explanation as to why the lack of movements or what they are going to be doing with me

[cretelover]

Hope you manage to get some sleep. You're definitely in the best place anyway x

[Notsosnug]

Asking what’s going on is not moaning. Unfortunately you often have to kick up a bit of a fuss in the NHS to get any kind of clarity. This is your health and your baby’s health, it’s not good enough. Don’t assume someone is paying attention....

[Sparkles556]

@cretelover thank you me too I have the worst headache at the moment which I think is from lack of sleep as I only managed to get about 2 hours last night😳
@Notsosnug good point. I’m going back on the monitor in around half an hour, and then again in the morning so after tomorrow mornings monitoring I’m going to speak up..I just want to know what’s wrong and what their plan is

[fudgecat]

Please let one of the midwives about the headache, could be relevant

[Sexnotgender]

Hope all is ok, sounds like you’re being well monitored.

[RandomMess]

Please tell them about your headache so they can check for pre-eclampsia x

[PracticingPerson]

Absolutely tell them about the headache now.

Assume they will have checked for pre-eclampsia when you went in but things can change.

[PracticingPerson]

And don;t wait for morning to ask what they think. Just ask. Say you want to know as you haven't been told and that is making you very worried.

[TheFoz]

I hope you get a better sleep tonight @Sparkles556 and get to find out what is going on.

[Mammyofasuperbaby]

100% tell them about your headache now. I had a headache and my baby hadn't been moving properly for 5 weeks. Turns out I had pre eclampsia but I had an asymptomatic form of it and my first official sign was the headache. There is medicine that can help if caught early enough so its worth telling them. Although I sincerely hope its just a stress headache, fingers crossed for you and baby