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Q: No Movement, Just Sharp Pains
asked by: cinnyclove on March 20th, 2006
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I am 18 weeks pregnant and i've had absolutely no "fluttering" or kicking to date. To make things worse, i've been experiencing long, sharp pains accross my belly and on my sides.
Does this sound as worrisome as it feels?
This is my first baby and I can't help but be concerned because it seems everyone has been feeling movement since like 14 weeks.
Any thoughts out there?
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fatfamily02
replied on March 20th, 2006
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You are not alone. A lot of women have not felt any movements yet. As far as the pains it seems like you may be having ligament pains which a lot of girls have commented on here, also.

Some women do not feel movements until 20--22 weeks. And some as early as 12--14 weeks. So it is perfectly normal to not have felt anything yet.

Do not worry. Soon you will be feeling your baby.
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cinnyclove
replied on March 20th, 2006
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Thank you for you reasurring words. It feels good to hear of other women's situations. I look forward to feeling that first flutter :)
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Sunflower_pie81
replied on March 22nd, 2006
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I didn't feel any movement until I was 18.5 weeks. As far as having pains in my abdomin I havn't felt that many, I do feel like I am stretching (which I am) and I feel just a little pain, if you are really worried you need to seek out your doc and ask him so he can let you know if he wants to see you.

Genipher
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Eyes Wide Shut
replied on March 22nd, 2006
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I agree with both of them! If there is no bleeding or leaking of waters, I wouldn't be concerned with the pains. They are more than likely just your ligaments.

About the movements, I think you're at the stage where you just aren't sure if what you're feeling is gas or you're honey. One of these says soon you'll feel a distinctive kick or movement and it'll be incredible. You'll be poking your belly all day long to get him/her to move again!!

Nobody has an identical pregnancy. Just because you're friends were luck enough to feel their baby, doesn't mean that we all are...Ya know?

Good .Luck!!
Sarah
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Nicole30
replied on March 22nd, 2006
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Don't worry, I am 20 weeks and 1 day and my baby has not moved yet I was very worried too but I had an ultrasound last week and saw my baby moving around on the screen and how active she was. So even though I don't feel her I know she is moving and growing. I am like you, I can't wait unitl I feel her.
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Milly6
replied on March 28th, 2006
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I am 16 weeks and I have the ligament pains as soon as I start moving around, lifting, bending, etc. (i hope thats what the pain is!)
i am not showing at all and I haven't felt any movement yet either! I am worried that I am over doing things and that I might lose my baby!
Your not the only one thats worried, I know what you are going through! This is the worst time because I have to wait a whole seven weeks before my next check up and ultra-sound! Only three and a half weeks now! I hope everything is alright!
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SamanthaM
replied on March 29th, 2006
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Don't wory hun, I didn't feel my little guy move until I was 20 weeks or so. Now i'm 34 weeks and he won't stop moving..Lol. It's an amazing feeling. As for the pain, like others said it could be ligaments stretching, but I would check with your doctor just in case.
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