Im 17 weeks now and still havnt felt any proper kicks, just thoda flutter type maybe? first baby so i have no idea what to expect. when did u all start feeling the baby move?
Oh, that first movement is the most magical feeling in the entire world! I cried when I felt my little baby kick for the first time around week 21. Just hold on, you will feel that beautiful connection very soon.
Usually, first-time moms feel the first movements or 'quickening' between 18 to 22 weeks. However, if you are past 22 weeks and still haven't felt anything, it's best to consult your gynac just to get an ultrasound done and be sure.
I started feeling tiny flutters around the 20th week of my pregnancy. Because of my gestational diabetes, my doctor had told me to eat balanced meals at proper times and start tracking kick counts regularly only after the 28th week.
Looking back, those first movements felt just like tiny bubbles or butterflies in the stomach around week 19. Don't worry if you don't feel clear kicks yet, they start very softly and become stronger as the weeks pass.
For me, it started around week 18 during a quiet moment after my evening yoga session, which my doctor had permitted. It felt like a gentle flutter. Just keep doing light movements if your doc allowed, it really helps you connect with the baby.
