Am I supposed to be feeling the baby more often now?

[luckybreak]

Hello

I have been cramping all day...lower tummy ache. But my most worrying one is that I haven't felt the peanut move all day, I drink cold orange juice, lay down and waited nothing, ate a cookie, drank some soda nada. I was thinking maybe we are not supposed to feel them everyday at 24 weeks? or are we?

 

[TinySunshine]

My mum said that when she was pregnant with my brother there were some days he was "lazy" and just didn't move around enough for her to feel anything. He was born healthy and was fine, so I wouldn't be concerned unless it continues for more than a few days and the cramps don't go away or get more painful. If this happens, or there's any bleeding, make a doctors appointment or ring up the midwife/hospital.

Lack of movement alone isn't a concern in itself now, but in the third trimester you should movements or kicks every single day. x

 

[baby_mama87]

I think it's normal for quiet days however if your really worried I would get intouch with your midwife just to put your mind at ease.

 

[Nits]

Do you have an anterior placenta??

I do and still can't feel Amy thta much thourghout the day. But today she was kicking me a lot when I was in my chair leaning forward (awful computer posture ). I guess maybe it was easier to feel her when I "push" her forward than if I'm on my back and she's more towards the spine?
(also, I had just had a cup of hot cocoa.. that probably helped)