someone talk me off the ledge? or validate my fear?

[mrsdee1982]

This is most likely my PGAL Brain acting out, but I need to be talked off the ledge here.

3 days ago, baby girl was kicking and bouncing around so much I could see her movement from the outside.

Yesterday, she must have been in a calmer mood.  I felt her a few times throughout the day/night, but nothing crazy like she had been before.

Today, I have felt no movement yet today.  I ate breakfast - nothing.  I drank some juice - nothing.  I am about to drink a cold coke, but I feel like if I don't get at least a roll or a flutter after that, I should call my OB. 

But then I feel like I am freaking out for nothing and am going to be one of "those" patients if I call my OB because I haven't felt any movement in several hours.

Please, someone either talk me off the ledge, or validate my freakout and tell me to call.  I am so lost inside my own head and my own fear right now that I don't know what to do.  

[wormgerm]

I think this is one of those trust your gut things.

I didn't feel baby the other day so I decided to try the at home doppler on myself. Couldn't find him or even hear movement. Tryed not to panic. My husband called and I mentioned I was getting anxious and wanted him to "dopple" me when he got home. Suddenly baby started moving again. He was moving all along, I'm sure, just facing my back where I can't feel it.

I'm sure everything is fine for you but really, trust your gut. Hope baby is just hiding out in there and flips around soon to reassure mama.

[kemdupuis]

If you are freaking out, just call your OB. It will make you feel better and give you peace of mind. No need to stress yourself out when this is exactly why our doctors encourage us to call if we have any questions. Sending positive vibes your way!

[veggiemo]

Try not to worry (ha!) but I'm sure everything is fine. I went more than a day about 2 weeks ago with not feeling anything (and I had been feeling a TON). Honestly, I really think they can burrow down in there pretty good at this point. Plus I think they get tired streaks too where they just aren't up for moving around. Just stay in tune, you'll feel something soon, even if it's not as strong as you have been feeling. I've been there!

[mrskblack11]

Movement at this stage can still be inconsistent. I think most doctors recommend starting kick counting at 28 weeks (possibly earlier if you are a high risk pregnancy).

It is possibly that your LO is currently facing your back and that may be why you aren't feeling her.

If it will give you peace of mind, it does not hurt to call your OB.

[Deleted]

Aww I'm sorry. If you're really freaking out just call your doc. I call my doctor for the most snowflakey things and I don't even care (not saying you are being a SS though).

A few days ago the same thing happened to me - my hyperactive baby was being unusually chill and I freaked out. She did start moving later that night, so everything was fine. And everything is probably fine with your baby too, but if it will calm your fears, just call the doctor. I think at this point the baby has enough of a movement routine that you should know what is/what's not normal. Good luck!

[tiffbot]

I'm with the other girls in saying everything is probably fine, some days are just quieter than others. I'm on mobile so I can't see if you have a ticker to remind me how far along you are.

But also your doctor is there for advice, and if talking to them will give you some peace of mind you should do it. You are just taking care of yourself and baby and they know that!

[mrsdee1982]

Thank you ladies so much! I have a pretty severe anxiety disorder, but am not currently taking my medicine, as it is dangerous to take during pregnancy. That, combined with my fear from our 2 previous losses makes me panic at times.

tiffbot, I am 26 weeks today.

I finally just felt a thump, but it was real low down and more in my back than anything else, so she probably is just facing my back and hunkered down in there. But my heart is no longer racing.

Thank you ladies for both validating my fear and talking me off the ledge at the same time.