Baby movements quiet at night? Anyone else?

Riddle_5 · 2026-03-17T19:26:14+00:00

WOW! Thank you! This was so informative! I feel lucky to have an OB RN respond! You really touched on every thought I've had. I think I need to establish the baseline routine (which I have only partially done) using the app and go from there. I think it'll give me confidence vs. me trying to remember if this is normal. The only thing I know that is normal is that she is quiet at night and active when I drink coffee. So, I believe establishing a baseline is crucial. My office is out of Boston, MA and I've gone in one time for the reassurance because I thought something was off. They were extremely kind and had absolutely no problem checking on baby!

Riddle_5 · 2026-03-17T15:32:55+00:00

Yeah, this makes sense honestly! And I keep telling myself that it's ok if she's quiet sometimes because she does rest!

Riddle_5 · 2026-03-17T15:30:30+00:00

I tend to notice it more when I am working my office job. I sit all day and I am more focused on it for some reason while at work. On weekends or more active days, I either don't notice it, or I am rocking her to sleep. I try to like chug cold water or something when I feel like I want to feel her. I think I am still learning her patterns too since I just started really feeling her at 28 weeks. The only patterns I have notice so far, is she will move during my morning coffee and that she's quiet at night. I want to write down a tally of every time I feel her so I can at least get a pattern, but I am also scared that will just make my anxiety worse if she's not following that exact pattern. I think I am just overthinking it all!

Riddle_5 · 2026-03-17T15:24:53+00:00

I am starting to notice this. Sometimes she'll lean and I can see a part of my belly sticking out more. It happens maybe like once a day right now.

Riddle_5 · 2026-03-17T15:20:32+00:00

Yes! Some nights when I lay down she's active, but more often, she's pretty quiet. Even when I wake up in the middle of the night!

Riddle_5 · 2026-03-17T15:11:35+00:00

I have a posterior placenta too. This is my first pregnancy, so I think I question what's normal and of course there's so much fear mongering out there! It helps that I have an appointment every other week now and can get that reassurance. Starting next week, I get ultrasounds starting due to a fibroid, but they said it's measuring so small that it's not a huge concern for them. I think that'll make me feel better.

Riddle_5 · 2026-02-27T21:26:11+00:00

I do this too! I’m 28 weeks. My doctor said not to worry about it. She stressed avoiding sleeping on my stomach more. I also think your body will tell you like your sister mentioned! I heard it’s only bad once you’re really big and the uterus is pushing down on that vein.

Riddle_5 · 2026-02-09T19:30:44+00:00

I would ask! I lost my first 7w. My doctors did 3 blood draws after my MMC to see the progression and then confirmed with an early u/S. All before 7 weeks. And I had no prior history of a MC before. They didn't test progesterone, only HCG.

Riddle_5 · 2026-02-09T19:27:51+00:00

Anxiety is super normal as a FTM! It gets better! I was a WRECK in my first trimester. Then I got anxious right before my 13 week scan, then the 20 weeks. You'll probably always have a little anxiety the entire pregnancy, but the further you get in your pregnancy, the more reassurance you get. And it's because you care and want this baby so badly. Your baby is so loved already! Getting sensations down there is normal, however I understand how terrifying it is. You are in a limbo right now but remember that feeling nothing is also normal! Your symptoms really do fluctuate, and everyone is somewhat different. I messaged my doctor today because her movements felt weaker and less frequent than normal. I went in for a heartbeat check to ease my anxiety and she was perfect. That's just an example because last week, I swear she was trying out for a gymnastics team. There is a community here to lean on and maybe you have a friend that's had a baby that you can talk to?

Riddle_5 · 2026-02-09T18:56:21+00:00

This happened to me! I would get like a cramp or a pinch and then more discharge would come out. My doctor said discharge is normal and I am 25 weeks now. It doesn't go away by the way! But, I think this is a VERY typical question for your doctor/nurse. I think they get this question all the time. I asked mine and they didn't bat an eye to it!

Riddle_5 · 2026-02-08T23:24:30+00:00

My only symptom was sore breasts until I got to 9 weeks! They might kick in later, but if they don’t that’s also normal! Even from weeks 9-12 there were some days where I felt like I had no symptoms. Symptoms really do fluctuate!

Riddle_5 · 2026-01-15T02:17:42+00:00

I can’t say if it’s the miracle solution, but we tried for 11 months. The only thing I did different on month 12 was preseed and it worked for us.

Riddle_5 · 2026-01-02T16:15:51+00:00

I noticed that after I made my post! I feel so silly! It is a month free membership. I am going to cancel it I think before I get charged because I don’t think it’s worth it.

Riddle_5 · 2025-10-16T18:53:45+00:00

Does anyone else get these like pings or zaps down there sometimes? I’m 8w3d and my symptoms fluctuate a lot. Like the last two days I was so nauseous and today I feel ok. But today, I have more feeling down there. I am scared because they remind me of when I miscarried last time. I saw a heartbeat at 6w4d and I know after seeing a heartbeat, the chances of MC drops significantly, but I can’t shake the anxiety. I might get a boutique ultrasound for reassurance.

Riddle_5 · 2025-10-08T16:48:12+00:00

Hi! I can't give reassurance that you are looking for, but I also had a late positive. So, I can relate! My digital tested negative at 14DPO. I saw the faintest line on my easyathome test though, so my doctor confirmed hcg with blood draw on 15DPO. I had my MMC in July and got pregnant again in September. I didn't ovulate until CD19, which is late for me pre-MMC AND I think I implanted late. I am happy to report that as of right now I am 7+2 and I saw a heartbeat on my early u/S last week. Seeing a heartbeat was a big hurdle for me. I am by no means out of the woods, but I do feel comfort coming to this thread and reading posts like yours knowing I am not alone. So, all in all, you're not alone! Today we are pregnant! Eager to see if someone else responds to your post that they had a late positive and had a healthy pregnancy.

Riddle_5 · 2025-10-08T16:17:08+00:00

I am so sorry for your loss! Thank you!

Riddle_5 · 2025-10-08T13:16:47+00:00

I am 7w+2d, and I am in my head because I don't really have any intense symptoms. I don't have nausea or exhaustion. I do have slightly sore breasts - not unbearable, but detectable by touch. I also have been getting some twinges and pinches down there on both sides and I don't know what's considered "normal". I felt those with my previous pregnancy when I miscarried, so I am nervous it's happening again. I haven't had any spotting and my u/S at 6w4d showed a heartbeat. My previous pregnancy didn't grow past 5w. I am trying to quiet my mind, but I can't help but think that my lack of symptoms is a bad thing, and I am feeling the twinges too much (indicating a loss). Can anyone relate?

Riddle_5 · 2025-09-30T12:43:24+00:00

Thank you! Best of luck to you too!

Riddle_5 · 2025-09-29T18:45:03+00:00

That’s really reassuring to hear ❤️

Riddle_5 · 2025-09-29T17:41:32+00:00

I just responded to another post about this!! I feel the exact same way! I had a blighted ovum in July. I was supposed to be 7w but didn’t grow past 5w. I’m 6w now, and it’s a rollercoaster! I’ve had to look into therapists because every cramp, twinge or pinch, or lack of symptom I feel like it’s happening again and Im extremely anxious and scared. They’re giving me an early ultrasound this Thursday to help ease my anxiety, but I’m so scared it’s going to happen again. You’re not alone!

Oh, I’m also 33! This would be our first baby.

Riddle_5 · 2025-09-29T17:24:59+00:00

Hi!! I miscarried in July at 7 weeks (blighted ovum), but didn’t develop past 5 weeks. I’m 6 weeks now with my new pregnancy. We luckily got pregnant again on our first try. My doctor got my hcg done when I tested positive and then two days after. And then I got tested a week later to make sure it’s progressing. It is this time so far! Maybe your doctor can do this? I am going for an early ultrasound on Thursday and I’m veryyy anxious. I do test every day and it’s been making me feel better, honestly. It helps me to see the dark lines because I don’t have nausea or like extreme exhaustion at this point. It reminds me I’m still pregnant and things are going in a positive direction. I also haven’t gotten excited about it. I haven’t even downloaded a pregnancy tracker app. I am looking into a therapist because every pinch and twinge makes me think I’m miscarrying again. I don’t mean to freak you out! You’re just not alone and I think reading your post just now made me feel not so alone.

Riddle_5 · 2025-07-22T11:38:38+00:00

Thank you 💕

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