fetal movement

[Mae1988]

Hi Ladies,

Me and my husband are expecting our first child. But a year prior we had a miscarriage at 9 weeks, which is why I would say im always worried about the worst. My question is im currently 18 weeks pregnant, and im not sure if im feeling the baby move. Like I said this is our first baby. I feel like little gas bubbles every once in a while but nothing consistant. So is this normal??? I mean i just want the best and im a very worried first time mom. So if anyone out there has any answers i would appriecate it if you could comment. Thanks a bunch!!!

[Mae1988]

Thanks ladies you all have been a lot of help. It makes me feel a lot better knowing that people are willing to help........

[sweetangel7]

You might be feeling the baby move...I didn't have any movement until 20w...this is my first pregnancy and the doctor said it was very normal.  When I went for my 18w ultrasound, my son was doing somersaults in my belly and I couldn't feel a thing!  So, even though you aren't feeling anything, doesn't mean that the baby isn't active.  Even now, at 22w I have days where I don't feel anything and I try to just reassure myself that he is either resting or not moving 'strong' enough for me to feel.

[Darkestlight]

gas bubbles are the first movements you feel and yes its the baby. They will become stronger as time goes on I dont think I felt a real strong movement till wk 24 with my first so dont worry you are right on track.

[clairelou88]

i think its normal when its your first child, i went to see my midwife at 16weeks and she asked if i was feeling anything yet but i said no, and she did say when its your first it can take a little longer to start feeling anything, im 17w 4d and i have felt something when in the bath but i really have to be still and think about it otherwise i wouldnt notice it if you know what i mean! ithink more stronger movements happen 21weeks +