I have done it again :)
But momma has understood ..right? that i am doing all gymnastics here and trying my best to kick her with my little legs..
Sometimes i hear her telling pappa that she can feel some little little somethings inside her belly.
Must be..right?I am trying my best here to make her understand with all my efforts and she is saying that it is little something?
I am now more than 17weeks now and mom you should be feeling my presence inside you..that is what is normal.
Generally people can feel their babies inside any time between 17-22weeks. My mom must be real healthy and have lots of fat in her stomach ;) hee hee
It is said that thinner women can feel baby move earlier than healthier women.
Wait mom..i will make you tickle from inside if you still say that you cannot recognise that little something.
I have collected some data about this interesting episode(according to all first time moms) of feeling your baby move. If you want to know more read this full page ;)
Quickening:
Bubbles. Butterflies. Gas. These are all words used to describe what a baby's first movements feel like to a mother.
Quickening is defined as the first time you feel your baby move. This is a long anticipated event in every pregnancy.
If you are expecting your first baby you can expect to feel your baby for the first time between 18 and 24 weeks gestation. If this is not your first baby you can expect to feel your baby a bit sooner than you felt your first. This is usually said to happen because you know what you're feeling for and your uterus is more stretched out than it was the first time around.
taken from:http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/fetaldevelopmentWhen can you feel baby move:
You most likely will not feel the baby kick until sometime between 16 and 22 weeks. Even though the baby starts moving at the seven or eight-week mark and you may have already witnessed his aerobatics.
If you've been a mom already you will have experience and may notice those first subtle kicks early, also known as quickening.
Being able to feel and tell that your baby is kicking also comes down to your build, some women can feel movement in and they are thinner then women, who may be carrying more weight.
So, question is, what does it feel like?
Some women have described the sensation as like popcorn popping or darting pain. You can sometimes get gentle taps, which may feel like gas or hunger pains. But as you start to get them more you recognize the difference. Most women get these very movements when they're sitting or lying quietly.
In the beginning the first kicks you notice may not even notice they will be few and far between. In fact, you may feel several kicks one day and may not even notice any for a few days.
Should you worry if you do not feel your baby move for sometime:
You may have noticed for yourself that your baby seems to move more on some days than others, and there may be certain times of day when you expect baby movements. There is great variation in the number of times women notice this: variation from woman to woman, and from pregnancy to pregnancy, as well as from week to week and day to day.
If you have a hectic lifestyle you are likely to be so involved in your work that you don't notice baby movements: it's not that there aren't any, just that you are too busy to consciously acknowledge them. If this applies to you, it may be useful to become aware of the times of day your baby is normally active, and to try to make space then to focus on the baby. The evening is often a good time, or when lying in bed or in the bath. This is perhaps because you are more relaxed at these times.
You will probably become familiar with your own baby's pattern of movements. You may feel worried if there is a sudden change in the pattern, but remember that as your baby grows, the patterns may change. As a general rule, you can expect to feel your baby moving several times a day. Some babies seem to be on the move much more often than that, and others seem to be relatively quiet.
If you are worried that you have not felt your baby move at all for a day or more, it is sensible to contact your doctor to ask if she can listen to your baby's heartbeat to reassure you. Worrying about whether or not your baby is well may cause more stress than having it checked out, and the doctor will understand your concern.
taken from:www.babycenter.in/pregnancy/
Fetal Movement :
Question:I have heard so many conflicting reports of when a pregnant woman will feel her baby move. Even the doctors seem to disagree. I am about 18 weeks pregnant and sometimes I think I feel something, but I also think I could be gassy. When do women normally first feel their baby move?
The reason that no one has the same information for you is that there is a wide range of normal. "Most" women feel fetal movement (quickening) at 18 weeks if it is their first baby (i.e. 18 weeks from your last menstrual period -- LMP). Some multiparas (those who have already carried a child to term) feel movement earlier, simply because they know what it feels like. The normal range is 16 to 20 weeks (LMP).
Fetal movement feels like "little mice tumbling around in your lower abdomen" or "little flutters that stop just as they started" or "gas bubbles" or any number of different ways women can describe it.
If your care provider has a doppler, he or she could tell you when they hear fetal movement and then you could decide if you feel something at the same time. Generally, if women think they feel something, it is usually fetal movement.
One of the difficulties with normal times to feel first movement is that we don't all have 28 day cycles, even though certain pregnancy landmarks, including due dates, are calculated as if we all did.
What is my baby doing in there?
Ultrasound scans can show us what babies do and when. Most of your baby's movements start long before you become aware of them:- At seven to eight weeks, your baby starts general movements, such as bending sideways, and startling.
- At about nine weeks, your baby hiccups, moves an arm or leg on its own, and sucks and swallows.
- At 10 weeks, he can flex and rotate his head, bring his hands up to touch his face, open his jaw and stretch.
- At 11 weeks he can yawn.
- At 14 weeks, he can move his eyes.
Your baby won't be on the move constantly. Like you, there will be times when he just wants rest and sleep. Towards the end of your pregnancy, he'll rest for about 45 minutes at a time (de Vries and Fong 2006). The rests might feel longer than this, because you won't feel every movement.
How will my baby's movements feel week by week?
You won't be aware of all your baby's movements. Some of them won't last long enough for you to feel them. You're likely to feel most movements that last longer than a few seconds (Hijazi and East 2009, de Vries and Fong 2006). Here's a guide to what you can expect to feel and when:
From 20 to 24 weeks
As the weeks go by, your baby's activity will gradually increase. You'll notice your baby becoming more lively during the day (Hijazi and East 2009, de Vries and Fong 2006), with lots of kicking and somersaults.
From 24 to 28 weeks
You may start to notice when your baby gets hiccups. It'll feel like a jerking movement. The amniotic sac now contains up to 750ml (26floz) of fluid. This gives your baby plenty of space to move around freely. You may notice him jumping at sudden noises.
At 29 weeks
Your baby will begin to make smaller, more definite movements, as he becomes more cramped inside your uterus (womb).
At 32 weeks
You're likely to notice a peak in movements. After this week, the number of movements you notice will tail off (Hijazi and East 2009). This is quite normal, as your baby has less space to move in.
From around 36 weeks
Your baby could take up his final, usually head-down, position. This is more likely to happen at this stage if this is your first baby. The firm muscles of your uterus and tummy will help to keep him in place. The main movements you are likely to feel now are jabs from his arms and legs, and possibly painful kicks to your ribs.
If you've had a baby before, your tummy muscles are likely to be weaker. Your baby might keep changing his position right up to your due date.
From 36 to 40 weeks
Your baby will be getting larger and roll-over movements happen less often. By now, your baby may have learned to suck his thumb. If his thumb pops out of his mouth, you may feel his head darting from side to side as he tries to find it again.
During the final two weeks of your pregnancy, the movements are likely to slow down (de Vries and Fong 2006). Instead, you may notice an insistent kicking underneath your ribs on one side or the other. This slowing down is normal, but if you're worried about your baby's movements, always see your doctor or midwife.
By now, your baby should be nestled in your pelvis, ready to make his journey into the world. His head can feel like a melon pressing on your pelvic floor. If your baby isn't head-down, find out how to get him into the best position for birth.
There will be times when your baby is sleeping and other times when he's active. He may liven up in the evenings or when you're lying in bed trying to get to sleep (Hijazi and East 2009). Your baby may keep the same pattern of activity into his first few weeks of life (de Vries and Fong 2006), until he learns to tell day from night.
How many kicks should I feel each day?
There isn't a set number of kicks you should feel. You probably won't be advised to keep a written record or chart of your baby's movements, as used to happen (NCCWCH 2008:276). These sorts of charts are not really helpful for telling whether or not a baby has a problem (Heazell and Froen 2008, Mangesi and Hofmeyr 2007). It's easy to forget to fill them in. Then the results are inaccurate and can end up worrying you unnecessarily (Mangesi and Hofmeyr 2007).
Instead, you'll be asked to get used to your baby's pattern of movements during waking hours. As your pregnancy goes on, it gets easier to learn this rhythm. Every baby has a different pattern of waking and sleeping (de Vries and Fong 2006), but you'll come to know what is normal for him (Hijazi and East 2009, Heazell and Froen 2008). If you notice a change in his pattern, always tell your midwife or doctor straight away (NCCWCH 2008:276).
I haven't felt my baby kick today, should I be worried?
If you are concentrating on something else, you may not have noticed your baby's movements. If you want some reassurance, here are ways to encourage your baby to move:
- Put your feet up and relax. Babies are sometimes rocked to sleep while you are moving around and may wake up when you stop.
- Lie down on your side (with support under your bump) and stay still. This will help you focus on your baby's movements.
- Have a really cold drink. Your baby may feel the change in temperature and try to move away from it.
- Make some noise. Play loud music or slam a door to see if he responds.
When should I see a midwife or doctor?
Contact your midwife or doctor:
- your baby doesn't start to move in response to noise or some other stimulus
- there's a big decrease in your baby's movements, or a gradual one over several days
There are several ways they can check your baby to see how he's doing. They will monitor his heartbeat. You may have a scan to measure his size and the amount of amniotic fluid surrounding him.
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