Im around 18 weeks and sometimes i feel this fluttery thing in my lower tummy but honestly i cant tell if its baby or just gas. Ftm here so i have no idea what to expect. How did u all figure out it was actually movement?
First baby usually 20-22 weeks, second one earlier because u know the feeling already. Lie down on ur left side after eating something, thats when they move most. Dont compare with others, every baby has its own pattern.
My gynac told me early movements feel like bubbles or popcorn popping, not kicks. Proper kicks come later in 3rd trimester. She also said once movements start, in last weeks i should count them daily and if i feel less movement than usual i must call her same day.
Honestly the first time I felt it I thought it was just gas haha. It was like a tiny flutter, very low in my tummy. Around 20 weeks for me it became clear and I just sat still and cried a little, it felt so real finally.
My amma always said sit quietly with a glass of something cold and you will feel the baby react. It actually worked for me, the cold drink would make my little one shift. But yes for proper checking always go by what doctor says na.
At first its like a shy guest, tiny taps. By 8th month its full kabaddi match inside, trust me you wont need to recognise anything, baby will announce itself loudly at 2am.
