So last night I made a discovery regarding less frequent fetal movements. I can feel Kes, so I know he's active, just not as active as my other three were. Well, I've also been struggling with consuming water, constipation, dry mouth, etc and ended up finding out that dehydration can lead to less frequent fetal movements. It can also contribute to preterm labour, low amniotic fluid, and in some cases, limb deformities, because baby will rest against the uterus causing growth restrictions.
So what did I do? Chugged 4 bottles of water in an hour and THEN he got moving...and boy did he ever move. Got the hiccups a few times over a few hours, felt him kick on the outside again. And for once, I didn't gag or vomit from drinking water. I think MS might FINALLY be gone, and pretty much right on schedule too!
Better get chugging now for an active baby today. Ultrasound is in 7 hours.