OHbaby! Forums : Feeling 10+ movements https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:11:56 +0000 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:30:06 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=38565 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : Oh whoops hehe didn&#039;t realise...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1296363&title=feeling-10-movements#1296363 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 38565
Posted: 31 March 2011 at 7:30am

Oh whoops hehe didn't realise my thread was still going

I also hadn't heard about it being normal to not feel your baby after 30wks. I certainly usually feel my bubs ALL the time. Definitely not kicks anymore, but big squirms and stretchy movements. After his quiet weekend he is certainly making up for it this week hehe.
The mw said to ring any time I'm worried about anything at all.
I should try counting how many movements I actually feel a day, probably a million ]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:30:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1296363&title=feeling-10-movements#1296363 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : Glad to hear everything is okay...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1296292&title=feeling-10-movements#1296292 Author: kellie
Subject: 38565
Posted: 30 March 2011 at 9:46pm

Glad to hear everything is okay Rach ]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:46:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1296292&title=feeling-10-movements#1296292 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : Glad it worked out ok Rach, although...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1296129&title=feeling-10-movements#1296129 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 38565
Posted: 30 March 2011 at 7:04pm

Glad it worked out ok Rach, although I think you said you had monitoring when I saw you on monday lol

I was most certainly feeling both babies heaps after 30 weeks, it's just maybe not the leaping around stuff cos there's less room. Total rubbish you feel them less lol

]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:04:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1296129&title=feeling-10-movements#1296129 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : bottom line,if you notice anything...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1296116&title=feeling-10-movements#1296116 Author: TheKelly
Subject: 38565
Posted: 30 March 2011 at 6:38pm

bottom line,if you notice anything out of the ordinary,or even just have a "feeling" something isn't right,call your mw,its better to be safe than sorry.
And you should be getting 10 movements all the way through,they might slow down a bit,and they might not be kicks but rather prods or a bum sticking in the air,but they should still be moving ]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:38:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1296116&title=feeling-10-movements#1296116 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : chickadeedoo wrote:apparently...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1296041&title=feeling-10-movements#1296041 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 38565
Posted: 30 March 2011 at 5:00pm

Originally posted by chickadeedoo chickadeedoo wrote:

apparently it is quite normal for you not to feel your baby after 30 weeks.. hope his movements pick up anyway


not sure where you heard that? You should be feeling 12 movements within 12hrs and if not you should let your MW know ASAP. The movement changes from kicks and punches to more jabbing, stretching movements as bub runs out of room in there but you should still definitely feel them moving!

Glad all was well rachelsea ]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:00:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1296041&title=feeling-10-movements#1296041 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : Also I&#039;d be ringing too!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1295934&title=feeling-10-movements#1295934 Author: High9
Subject: 38565
Posted: 30 March 2011 at 2:25pm

Also I'd be ringing too! My dd was normally quite an active wee thing but she would have about 1-2 days 'off' a week where she would barely move (only hiccups) and nothing would make her move! I rung the mw the first 3x then we worked out the pattern. It started at 28 weeks. Was nice to have my mind put at ease though! ]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:25:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1295934&title=feeling-10-movements#1295934 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : AuntieSarah wrote: chickadeedoo...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1295930&title=feeling-10-movements#1295930 Author: High9
Subject: 38565
Posted: 30 March 2011 at 2:23pm

Originally posted by AuntieSarah AuntieSarah wrote:

Originally posted by chickadeedoo chickadeedoo wrote:

apparently it is quite normal for you not to feel your baby after 30 weeks.. hope his movements pick up anyway

Really? I've never heard that before...its hard to miss the movements when they get so big.


Neither tbh, my mw asked me every appointment until the last couple of weeks (38 and 39 (she came at 39)) if I was still feeling 10+ a day! ]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:23:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1295930&title=feeling-10-movements#1295930 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : great to hear al is o.k. I read...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1294797&title=feeling-10-movements#1294797 Author: LJsmum
Subject: 38565
Posted: 28 March 2011 at 9:12pm

great to hear al is o.k. I read that shining a tourch on your belly, close up will get them moving. i tried this when preggie with DS1 abd it worked. He kicked and moved. So cool. Good luck with everything.]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 21:12:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1294797&title=feeling-10-movements#1294797 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : Glad all is fine with ya wee man...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1294674&title=feeling-10-movements#1294674 Author: noodle
Subject: 38565
Posted: 28 March 2011 at 7:48pm

Glad all is fine with ya wee man chick! ]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:48:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1294674&title=feeling-10-movements#1294674 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : good to hear everything is ok...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1294641&title=feeling-10-movements#1294641 Author: mummymonster
Subject: 38565
Posted: 28 March 2011 at 7:14pm

good to hear everything is ok with baby ]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:14:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1294641&title=feeling-10-movements#1294641 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : agree, you still feel them, it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1294338&title=feeling-10-movements#1294338 Author: BabyBoyPlusBean
Subject: 38565
Posted: 28 March 2011 at 12:49pm

agree, you still feel them, it might not be massive kicks like before but youll feel them rolling and other movements.

glad everything turned out well and that you actually managed to get some sleep last night]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:49:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1294338&title=feeling-10-movements#1294338 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : If you are worried about movements,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1294271&title=feeling-10-movements#1294271 Author: LittleBug
Subject: 38565
Posted: 28 March 2011 at 11:42am

If you are worried about movements, definitely give your backup midwife a call. You should still be feeling movements after 30 weeks, however they may not feel as big as before as baby is getting more confined in there.]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:42:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1294271&title=feeling-10-movements#1294271 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : chickadeedoo wrote:apparently...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1294238&title=feeling-10-movements#1294238 Author: AuntieSarah
Subject: 38565
Posted: 28 March 2011 at 10:59am

Originally posted by chickadeedoo chickadeedoo wrote:

apparently it is quite normal for you not to feel your baby after 30 weeks.. hope his movements pick up anyway

Really? I've never heard that before...its hard to miss the movements when they get so big. ]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:59:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1294238&title=feeling-10-movements#1294238 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : apparently it is quite normal...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1294119&title=feeling-10-movements#1294119 Author: chickadeedoo
Subject: 38565
Posted: 28 March 2011 at 8:40am

apparently it is quite normal for you not to feel your baby after 30 weeks.. hope his movements pick up anyway]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:40:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1294119&title=feeling-10-movements#1294119 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : Yah great news rach! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1294071&title=feeling-10-movements#1294071 Author: _SMS_
Subject: 38565
Posted: 28 March 2011 at 6:48am

Yah great news rach!]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:48:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1294071&title=feeling-10-movements#1294071 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : I&#039;m back! Baby is just fine,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1294019&title=feeling-10-movements#1294019 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 38565
Posted: 27 March 2011 at 9:42pm

I'm back! Baby is just fine, just having a rest apparently it's the weekend for quiet babies, that mw has monitored three women with quiet babies today hehe. But she said don't hesitate to ring again if I get worried again, even if it's just tomorrow. Oh and he is still head down which is a relief - I thought he'd flipped over coz was feeling movements down low and a hard round bump up top. That must be his bum
So relieved now, hopefully he doesn't give me another fright so I can wait till I see my mw in 2.5wks!

Thanks for all your support ladies ]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 21:42:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1294019&title=feeling-10-movements#1294019 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : Hope all is ok Rach, sure it will...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293976&title=feeling-10-movements#1293976 Author: Mum_mum
Subject: 38565
Posted: 27 March 2011 at 8:45pm

Hope all is ok Rach, sure it will be but best to be on the safe side - lets hope this little boy isn't quieting down to get ready to come out!]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:45:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293976&title=feeling-10-movements#1293976 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : hope all ok rachel - much better...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293973&title=feeling-10-movements#1293973 Author: catisla
Subject: 38565
Posted: 27 March 2011 at 8:41pm

hope all ok rachel - much better safe than sorry - this is what mws are for anyway! x]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:41:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293973&title=feeling-10-movements#1293973 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : K I rang, and am meeting a mw...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293967&title=feeling-10-movements#1293967 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 38565
Posted: 27 March 2011 at 8:30pm

K I rang, and am meeting a mw at hospital in 20mins. Good to get checked out, hope all is ok. Sure it will be but you never know!]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:30:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293967&title=feeling-10-movements#1293967 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : agree with others, ring now! technically...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293954&title=feeling-10-movements#1293954 Author: BabyBoyPlusBean
Subject: 38565
Posted: 27 March 2011 at 8:16pm

agree with others, ring now!

technically its not business hours but its not like your calling at 2am!]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:16:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293954&title=feeling-10-movements#1293954 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : Yes, ring! Better to be safe...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293937&title=feeling-10-movements#1293937 Author: Emmi_
Subject: 38565
Posted: 27 March 2011 at 8:00pm

Yes, ring! Better to be safe than sorry.
Ring now!]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:00:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293937&title=feeling-10-movements#1293937 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : I think if it&#039;s a real change...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293932&title=feeling-10-movements#1293932 Author: freckle
Subject: 38565
Posted: 27 March 2011 at 7:55pm

I think if it's a real change in activity level I'd call the MW just to be safe... I'd ring now before it gets too late. That's what they're there for so don't feel nervous about ringing!!
]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 19:55:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293932&title=feeling-10-movements#1293932 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : Will try that now bowie, thanks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293922&title=feeling-10-movements#1293922 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 38565
Posted: 27 March 2011 at 7:44pm

Will try that now bowie, thanks ]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 19:44:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293922&title=feeling-10-movements#1293922 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : Nah haven&#039;t been too busy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293920&title=feeling-10-movements#1293920 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 38565
Posted: 27 March 2011 at 7:43pm

Nah haven't been too busy this weekend, been out to parks etc but relaxing the rest of the time. There is a definate change of behaviour - he has been really active up till about Friday. He's always moved way more than Chelsea ever did...

I am slightly chicken to call because it says in the book to only call at night or weekends if it's urgent. I'm not sure if this counts as urgent because I *have* felt him, just less than usual... I could ring the hospital maternity department to see what they think I should do, or I could wait till the morning and contact a backup mw where my mw works. Definitely want to see someone in the next couple of days though, think he may have changed position too!]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 19:43:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293920&title=feeling-10-movements#1293920 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : My OB told me to sit on the couch...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293918&title=feeling-10-movements#1293918 Author: Plushie
Subject: 38565
Posted: 27 March 2011 at 7:42pm

My OB told me to sit on the couch hands on bump for 20 min and if i hadnt felt one thing then i should call. My boy was prone to really odd periods of activity where one day he'd be all action and the next nothing so i was ringing up a bit in a panic. ]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 19:42:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293918&title=feeling-10-movements#1293918 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : Have you been extra busy? This...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293902&title=feeling-10-movements#1293902 Author: mummymonster
Subject: 38565
Posted: 27 March 2011 at 7:18pm

Have you been extra busy?
This little guy isn't as much of a kicker as DS was, I've got to be in a quite space to feel a kick, and usually it's more squiming than kicking.

With a low-kick rate baby I've talked to my MW a lot about the 10 kicks thing.
She said they were way more interested in a change of behaviour than exact nubmers.
If you think the # of kicks have been significantly reduced, phone sooner rather than later!]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 19:18:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293902&title=feeling-10-movements#1293902 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : He woke up a bit while I was eating...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293867&title=feeling-10-movements#1293867 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 38565
Posted: 27 March 2011 at 6:34pm

He woke up a bit while I was eating dinner, still way less than usual movements though so will ring the pager in the morning just to see if it's normal or not. Thanks for all your advice ladies ]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:34:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293867&title=feeling-10-movements#1293867 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : Id give you mw a page, say you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293826&title=feeling-10-movements#1293826 Author: _SMS_
Subject: 38565
Posted: 27 March 2011 at 5:50pm

Id give you mw a page, say you havent felt movements then someone should ring you. When i had this happen with DD they gave me a list of things to try and rang back an hour later nothing worked so i just got monitored for 30 min at hospital.

Id ring though, especially since C came early you never know, better to be on the safe side ]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:50:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293826&title=feeling-10-movements#1293826 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : Hmm have laid on the couch for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293806&title=feeling-10-movements#1293806 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 38565
Posted: 27 March 2011 at 5:17pm

Hmm have laid on the couch for 20mins with a lemonade iceblock and prodding my belly, but nothing. *sigh* will go back to lying on the couch. ]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:17:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293806&title=feeling-10-movements#1293806 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : Other thing to do is lie down...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293791&title=feeling-10-movements#1293791 Author: E&L+1
Subject: 38565
Posted: 27 March 2011 at 4:57pm

Other thing to do is lie down on the couch so that you aren't lulling him to sleep with your movement. Hope he wakes up for you ]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:57:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293791&title=feeling-10-movements#1293791 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : Ok thanks ladies, will try those...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293789&title=feeling-10-movements#1293789 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 38565
Posted: 27 March 2011 at 4:54pm

Ok thanks ladies, will try those things! Have had a cold drink already but will try wake him up before ringing anyone! ]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:54:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293789&title=feeling-10-movements#1293789 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : Id try doing some things to get...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293787&title=feeling-10-movements#1293787 Author: _SMS_
Subject: 38565
Posted: 27 March 2011 at 4:50pm

Id try doing some things to get him moving.

Ice water, peas on tummy, bend down etc etc

If that doesnt work id be ringing the midwives and a back up will see you :)]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:50:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293787&title=feeling-10-movements#1293787 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : Rachel - have you tried drinking...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293786&title=feeling-10-movements#1293786 Author: ange221
Subject: 38565
Posted: 27 March 2011 at 4:49pm

Rachel - have you tried drinking a glass of cold water or a coke. The coldness and/or sugar is supposed to get them going. Hope that helps.]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:49:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293786&title=feeling-10-movements#1293786 <![CDATA[Feeling 10+ movements : Hi, just wondering if I should...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293780&title=feeling-10-movements#1293780 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 38565
Posted: 27 March 2011 at 4:40pm

Hi, just wondering if I should be worried or not... My baby usually is a very active wee boy, and I would usually have more than 10 movements from him within seconds of waking up, as well as feel him several times throughout the day. But the last few days (starting Friday I think) I haven't felt him much at all
Today he has had the hiccups twice, so I'm assuming he's still alive, but I haven't felt any actual kicks/squirms etc.

My MW booklet says to ring if I don't feel 10 or more movements over a 12hr period, but MW is on leave for another 2wks, so I'm not sure what I should do. Should I ring the hospital and just tell them I haven't felt any proper movements today? Or does the hiccups count as movements? Help!]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:40:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38565&PID=1293780&title=feeling-10-movements#1293780