Baby Movement

Hi there!.....we're having our first and am at 20 weeks, felt the little thing quite a bit last week, but since the scan things have gotten rather quiet...is that normal?

Just wondering if I should be worried at this stage, or not worry too much as it's still pretty small I guess and may have moved into a position where I can't feel it as much????

Any thoughts?

I've had similar experiences on and off, some days baby is simply quieter than others.  Now I keep track of her movements and as long as I get 10 or more during the day I stop counting after I've had a dozen or so then I know she's fine.

In the book I got from my MW it has a movement diary to keep track.
At 20 weeks they've got lots of room to move and can be in a position that you can't feel them.

If you are at all worried talk to your MW.

Yeah I remember being the same and often having a glass of icy water and laying down would bring on movements.

Heya Murmel, I am 20 weeks on Monday and have been really worried about lack of movement too. I am sure people just brush me off as being paranoid but it is quite a big deal for a first time mum - I suppose we tend to over-analyse things and worry a bit more as it is so new, exciting and scary. I think I might have felt something a couple of times but not sure if it is really the baby or not but most days there is absolutely nothing. I am sure it wont be long before we find their kicks annoying and will be wishing they wont move so much. Until then your worries have settled mine a little. Thanks!

Yes, I think as first timer it is very easy to over-analyse everything that’s happening to your body at this stage. Every pinch and strange feeling sometimes seem a worry, and it’s probably nothing!!! Silly!? But I guess it’s better to be over cautious than just accept that that's how things should be!
I think it's great to have the use of a forum like this just to ask some questions and to hear others' stories, ideas comments!
Thanks everyone!