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Hi Tara, I have been able to feel my baby moving since two weeks now and i am exactly 20 weeks today. its a great feeling isnt it? I get alot of the heartburn aswel, what works best with me is Yoghurt. have about a glass or half of yoghurt and you will be fine. If you dont like Yoghurt, mix equally in a glass milk and water and drink that. It should work as good. Hope you feel better!
	added by tashu [Wed 4th Nov 2009 @ 15:30:06]

Hi everyone, i'm 18wks and 2days. I have my anomoly scan on the 10th Nov and can't wait to find out what we're having. Ive been feeling my baby move from around 15wks, which I was told was quite early to feel anything especially with it being my 1st but then every pregnancy is different.I now have really uncomfortable heartburn and sometimes get quite sharp pains down below. Does anybody have a remedy for heartburn apart from peppermint which i don't like and does anybody know the cause of the sharp pains?

added by Tara56 [Mon 26th Oct 2009 @ 12:48:36]

Hi everyone, i'm just under 20 weeks and today for the first time I saw the baby kicking i couldn't belive it.. It was amazing and my husband to see and feel our baby was a lovely moment.
	added by shellmaggs [Mon 19th Oct 2009 @ 10:15:24]

Hi everyone,i'm 20 weeks and have 2 more weeks until my scan. It seems everyone i know has an opinion on what i should look like/weigh and what i should and shouldn't be feeling. I look fairly big.. According to some, too big, and have been feeling my little one bouncing around since week 19 - it feel like what it is - a little someone knocking on the walls trying to get out! I love it but i keep being told its too early to feel it as this is my first! Its nice to have the reassurance on here that i'm not imiagining things!

added by mummytobe1980 [Fri 9th Oct 2009 @ 09:22:14]

Hi, I'm also at 20 weeks and still haven't felt the baby move. I was so worried. But I saw my doctor today. She looked at my ultrasound results and told me my placenta is against the front of my uterus and is cushionning the baby's kicks. So I probably won't feel the baby until the last few months. A little dissapointing but at least now I know why. So relieved. Thought I'd let others know that this may be the cause. Ask at your ultrasound for placenta's position.

added by shadow1974 [Thu 17th Sep 2009 @ 09:12:52]

Hi manzer.thanx so much 4letin me knw.it realy helps me 2knw dat its normal not 2feel anythin. Best of luck wit ur pregnancy.mohsina
	added by mohsina [Tue 8th Sep 2009 @ 09:19:33]

Hi - to mohisina - i'm 20 wks too - first pregnancy and have been going slightly mad with worry as i've not felt anything either - have been reassured by others who have had children and health professionals that this is completely normal too - hope this helps :o)
	added by Manzers [Mon 7th Sep 2009 @ 11:08:55]

hi i am 20 weeks pregnant (on friday) and due on new years day! i got my pregnancy notes when i saw midwife at 6 weeks. only seen her twice since apparenty you see them less with a 2nd baby or so she told me. i would ask about your notes. hope this helps! x
	added by emmad22 [Thu 13th Aug 2009 @ 11:04:37]

hiya all this is my first and its due on 1st jan 2010, me and bump are doing fine hes a healthy boy as i found out friday i am offically 20 weeks this week so had my scan last friday. i have a very stbborn boy who would not move hardly until right at the last min where he had a good look forard then put his back towards us lol i had too say stubborn just like mummy, i guessed i would have a boy as the baby seems to be stubborn and very lazy!!!!! im loving buying my baby lots of goodies, to be honest i found my midwife not great either it seems as though ive had to do all the chasing and organising - do pester them for everything even if you think its silly thats what there there for!!! xxx
ps ive currently had 3 scans and as i have placenta praevia im having another at 32 week but also paying for the 4d scan at 28 weeks, i still find it sereal everytime i reach and feel my bump getting bigger and harder i tried for many years to concieve so baby boy is my little miracle xxx goodluck all xxx

added by tupper2778 [Thu 13th Aug 2009 @ 11:04:31]

Hi is any one out there due this year ?? im due on boxing day, YES BOXING DAY PEOPLE ! had a few problems and nearly lost this baby as well as loosing a baby in january so all we want is our baby to be healthy when ever it is due.
This is my second baby but the midwife has only seen me twice, ive not been given any pregnancy information this time round and i still havent had my maternity notes. Is any one else in same situation with no notes at 20 weeks ? (well 20 weeks on saturday :0))
thanks for reading me moan, hope you are all well with healthy bumps x

added by mummyhibbs [Mon 10th Aug 2009 @ 09:21:59]

Hi im 20 weeks pregnant with my second baby got my 2nd scan next week so am looking forward to being able to find out what im having, thats if they can tell???
Felt really different this time and the has been alt less enjoyable then the first pregnancy!
Ive had alot of really bad indigestion and the pain is dreadful, also this time round and getting very anxious about the labour!!! maybe because i know what to expect had a differcult and long labour last time so fingers crossed things run smoothly and not so long this time???

added by Becca84 [Mon 29th Jun 2009 @ 09:58:15]

I will be 20 weeks on Tuesday. Since last night I have been having a sharp pain on the lower part of my abdomen. I thought it was constipation but it still pains a lot even after going to the toilet. Is this normal?
	added by BabyDelight [Mon 18th May 2009 @ 09:37:26]

hey! i am 20 weeks pregnant with my second but have done alot of work on pregnancy due to working at the pregnancy care center! i was actualy pretty early with my first and she was healthy as a horse at 7lb10 most of the pain yall are feeling is due to streching of muscles and uterus. also other causes for pain can be from the way you sleep or lack in exercise. Pain can mean misscarriage but is usualy followed by spotting or some sort of bleeding. As for baby movements it depends on weight and number of pregnancys really your weight has alot to do with how much fat seperates you from the baby. the more fat the less likely you are to feel it sooner. and if this is not your first it is alot easyer to tell the difference between baby movements and gas. not to mention your uterus is more stretched with the second rather than the first. usualy with the socond or so on you can start to feel it as early as 14 weeks for your first around 18 to 22 weeks. my daughter now 3 i felt for the first time at week 21 but now my second anther girl i actualy felt at 15 weeks. and feel alot of movement now. but also the movemnets you feel also depend on how active your child is. my second for instance is very active with a heart rate of 155. every pregnacy is diffrent. so on that note good luck eveyone! but i do feel my baby girl move alot! she has a thing for kicken where it hurts lol but she loves her daddy she kicks for him alot! so i guess he is just lucky because her sister was stubborn and didnt kick for anyone. if you already have little ones let them feel. you will b surprised to see their reaction. my daughter was confused she thinks the baby is stuck in my belly!

added by melsmommy2005 [Mon 23rd Mar 2009 @ 09:08:47]

hiya i am 20 weeks and i have been feeling little pokes at the bottom of my belly last night tho i felt a big kick but nothing since! i have been very worried lately as people say i am not tha "BIG" for 20 weeks and yester day i was in hospital and my blood pressure is wey to high so i have got to go back in to hospital tomorow for lots of blood results! i worry with every little niggle i get as i had a misscarriage last year and i really just want my baby to be here so i can get over all this stress and worry xx

added by carla09 [Fri 13th Mar 2009 @ 09:20:56]

dont worry about the pain I been having them to and they told me is my uterus stretching and my muscle getting adjusted for your baby.My husband when he touches my belly the baby dont move for him I dont know why .I have a 17 yr boy and a 13 yr old boy and this will be my last.I had three miscariages and i been frighten to death with my third miracle another boy so dont worry you be ok.
	added by rositaeg [Mon 2nd Mar 2009 @ 09:24:48]

hello, im almost 20 weeks prego. and today i feel good, yesterday not so great. i had this really bad pain in my lower side. so bad that i could barely walk or stand. i talked to my doctor this morning and she said its just my uterus strething but if it gets unbarable then call her. but other then that the baby moves all the time. mostly at night when im laying down. i love when the baby moves. but it stops when my boyfriend tries to feel it move.lol good luck to everybody

added by darien [Wed 25th Feb 2009 @ 09:25:01]

im 21 weeks and this is my second pregnancy. the pains are normal, its mainly your ligaments stretching to allow for the growth of the baby and as its your first time it will give your sharper pains as your womb hasnt stretched before. im getting them again and im on baby number 2!
	added by bazza88 [Mon 23rd Feb 2009 @ 13:00:08]

hi, im 20 weeks and have my scan next week too. i get sharp pains too when i go to turn over or get up quick!! so lets hope as its 2 of us thats its all ok. x
	added by lou32 [Mon 23rd Feb 2009 @ 12:59:51]

hello all, i am 21 weeks and have my scan next week. i am going to be a first time mum and very happy, i feel my baby moving more at night when im resting or taking a bath. i sometimes get sharp pains in my lower tummy. dose anyone to get pains as i sometimes feel worried , thanks
	added by lenci [Fri 20th Feb 2009 @ 09:12:49]

ive just entered my 20th week, and still have 2 wait till next week till my scan. have recently been able to feel the baby moving. it makes me laugh as it feels like someones poking me from inside, sometimes they r quite forcefull.
	added by kat21 [Wed 4th Feb 2009 @ 08:47:17]

how many weeks are u when the baby start to kick for the first time
	added by carinapeter [Mon 2nd Feb 2009 @ 10:44:08]

at what weeks will you start feeling the baby move or kicking?
	added by Adonis [Mon 2nd Feb 2009 @ 10:44:03]

Helloo, Im 20 weeks :) my baby had been moving around alot but now the babys kinda slowed down and not moving as much.. Is this normal?? x x x
	added by LittleMummyx [Wed 28th Jan 2009 @ 09:01:01]

Okay, so this has been my issue since the beginning and I have some good feedback from my doctor. I also had two miscarriages before this pregnancy. I've been nervous throughout of course. I'm also 20 weeks and haven't felt anything yet with my first. First of all, I'm heavy so that's a factor. Second of all, my doc said that it could be up to 24 weeks to feel stuff with my first. Third of all, I just found out during an ultrasound today that the placenta is between me and the baby - nothing bad, just harder to feel things but everything is 100% healthy. Hope this helps.

added by excited123 [Fri 16th Jan 2009 @ 09:43:33]

i am 20 weeks preg and i felt my baby move for the first time at 15 weeks. because i was quite slim. and now i can fell the kicks. diffrent people fell kicks and movements at diffrent times of the pregecey you just have to be pactient with it. shareen
	added by ShareenElliisBabyx [Wed 14th Jan 2009 @ 08:37:27]

Hi everyone, im pregnant with my 4th near on 20 weeks. Bit nervous for the scan next week as this one is being a little quiet for my liking with the movements. Trying fight off the old SPD at the mo as I do tend to get quite big. Got three girls so not sure what to expect with this one, not 100% whether to find out as its going to be the last and one part of me wants the surprise. Still having some days where feeling bit sicky and tired but been told its where I could be dehydrated so out comes the detox. Happy New Year to all and good luck with your pregnancies XXX

added by thomasl [Thu 8th Jan 2009 @ 17:42:04]

Hi all , Im pregnant with my 4th child not getting alot of movement but not too worried about it at the moment, have my scan next week so fingers crossed all will be fine. Im hoping this 1 comes out a little smaller than my last 1 who weighed a whopping 12lb on delivery. Goodluck to you all with your pregnancy xxx
	added by cherryog [Wed 7th Jan 2009 @ 08:50:27]

i can feel my baby kicking every know and then makes me feel happy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
	added by candies [Mon 5th Jan 2009 @ 09:18:12]

hey im 20 wks now with my1st. im so glad someone else desribed feeling the baby kick as a bubble burstin. i did not know what that was lol. felt ita couple of times now. its so amazin. wen will my partner b able 2feel it?
	added by joanne1988 [Mon 22nd Dec 2008 @ 08:50:21]

Hi ladies,
im on my third pregnancy and have had spd in all 3!!! i was a bit worried though when it started at around 10 weeks this time, but reading through this has put my mind at rest, im not the only one!! im due my second scan next thursday which im a bit apprehensive about as last time i was told it was going to be big, around about 10lbs!! Thats not as bad as it sounds though as my daughter was 9lb7 and easier than my son at 7lb4!!! Im just a bit concerned that i dont feel much movement, just a little bit throughout the day, i cant really remember when i felt it with the other two and was wondering if it sounds normal?!?! Thanks x x

added by gypsydancer [Mon 8th Dec 2008 @ 08:34:25]

well what can i say im preg again this time it doesnt hurt as much why is that less pain thn last time
	added by kazzababy [Mon 1st Dec 2008 @ 09:24:14]

Hi - I have had SPD since week 11 and now have a support girlde which helps loads during the day. I still have the most bizarre pains in my groin which I agree are very scary - because you never know whether its the SPD or something serious! Glad to see that you have the shooting pains - I thought I was the only one! Due to have scan / see my consultant tomorrow so going to ask them whether its anything to worry about (to add to my list!) x

added by rollonapril [Wed 26th Nov 2008 @ 09:11:35]

hi im 20 wks preg have got my scan next week i am very nervous and scared and excied about i suffer from SPD pelvic pain from wk 16 and its gettin worse cant wlak properly at nigt get this shotin pain from vegina cant wait til this is over( just half way there yet ) baby moves allot looking forward to chat if got ant advice for SPd pain please let me know xxxxx
	added by hotmumy [Mon 24th Nov 2008 @ 09:36:27]

Hi, I am also 20 Weeks pregant and only have a small bump, Depending what I wear sometimes you cant even tell I am pregnant. I had my 20 week scan 2 days ago and was told everything is fine, so I wouldnt worry too mush about being small.
	added by Nat190309 [Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 10:12:12]

hi girls
I am 20 weeks this week, scan on Saturday - feeling the little one moving and kicking quite a lot but was worried as had to fly to New York for work and then didnt feel anything for about 3 days, was worried the flight and pressure change was bad. Feeling more movement again now though which is a relief. every single person keeps telling me I dont look pregnant as only have a small bump, but I am 5ft 9 and think maybe it just had more room to spread out! anyone else just got a small bump?

added by Felicity [Wed 29th Oct 2008 @ 09:25:35]

Hi girls I am at the end of my 15th week and i am as well feeling very tired in the evening and if i don't get food when i am starting to feel hungry then i feel miserable: dizzy, have terrible headache and sick. ~I think i have felt something but not sure yet that it is my little one! Do you know girls when does the baby hear us?
	added by CeliDa2009 [Mon 27th Oct 2008 @ 08:59:46]

hi, im now just alittle over 20 weeks pregnant is it normal to be still having morning sickness? as i thought it only lasted up to 16 weeks.
	added by puipop [Mon 20th Oct 2008 @ 10:51:30]

hi, ha thats funny because my baby kicks al of the time and he very rarely does when my partner touches my bump. My sisters baby used to do the same thing. I think it is because they change position so quickly. My little boy is so active, I have trouble getting a good scan picture because he doing some strange disco moves. Also to farzana, I had a scan on Monday because I had fluid leaking but it was just a small infection which cleared up with a pessery given by the hospital. Just check with the midwife, she can take a swab to make sure, but if it isnt clear fluid, they told me not to worry, you will get quite a lot of extra discharge, and apparently it only gets worse!!!.

added by catlady [Fri 3rd Oct 2008 @ 08:56:59]

hi Im 20 weeks and at tea time about 6.30pm my baby kicks and punches me alot i think he just knows its tea time every time i try to get dads hand to feel he stops the kicking. good luck everyone x
	added by Zaf [Wed 1st Oct 2008 @ 09:12:40]

hi i m now almost 20 weeks . but i didn't hv much movinh. i m littil bit worried..i got littil bit leak.somtime i need to use pad.but its not blood.just white type water or something else.i m warried ab baby fluied for this reason.pls if anyone hv same prom tell me wht to do.
	added by farzana [Thu 25th Sep 2008 @ 08:53:07]

i dont know what you mean by 'Your baby's muscular and nervous systems will have developed sufficiently to be stretching her limbs, though you will not be able to feel this yet.' i felt my first one kicking at 15 weeks and this one at 14 weeks. i'm 20 weeks gone now and its like having a mini football player in there!
	added by ayaelizabethlee [Tue 26th Aug 2008 @ 09:57:54]

Im now 20 weeks, with this been my first baby ive been so scared of every little niggle!! But ive learnt to just settle down and not to worry so much! The first notion i had of anything moving was like little tiny bubbles in my belly and then there i was watchig tv, and it felt like b big think dense bubble popping in my belly, which i soon learnt was my little one kicking! I have now on 2 occasions woken up to a rather strang looking lump on my belly, kind of moon shaped in which i realized it was my baby although quite scary it was such a magical moment! Glad to be half way there!!

added by michelleb1133 [Tue 22nd Jul 2008 @ 09:02:47]

im 20 weeks today and for the past week i have felt a lot of movement and kicking i didnt know what to expect before it happend but when she kicked i knew what it was im not very big at the moment people cant even tell that im pregnant i also get period like pains once or twice every day im glag to hear someone else has this as it was starting to worry me good luck to every one
	added by kylielewis [Tue 1st Jul 2008 @ 09:14:40]

I'm nearly 20weeks with my 1st still not felt anything yet - but really don't know what to expect either lol.
	added by Xmummy2beX [Wed 11th Jun 2008 @ 08:42:49]

I'm 20 weeks pregnant with my 4th, but have not felt any movements as such, just feel heavy in the front sometimes. During the scan he seemed to be moving around and all is well. Anyone else not had movement?
	added by fiestychix [Mon 9th Jun 2008 @ 08:41:34]

Hello, I am 20 weeks pregnant and feeling alot of movement.The flutters turned into prods and kicks 2 weeks ago. Some times i can feel a complete turn. I get prods in the lower part of my belly and then within minutes above my belly button! Im experiencing pain too, especially in my lower sides above my hips when I cough.Above my belly button is feelng stretched and uncomfortable more so after eating. I also get period like pains once or twice every day which last for up to an hour usually. Dont worry if you cant feel lots of movement as every one is different. My first pregnancy was differrent with not so much movement.If your baby doesnt move much he/she may just like lots of sleep at this stage!

added by kadaz [Tue 27th May 2008 @ 08:36:32]

Hi,Am 20 weeks too and I have loads of flutters too and when Huby puts his hand,the baby stops.It was the same with my first born,so am not bothered I also experience pain in the bottom of my tummy when I cough but mostly when am hungry.I've read that its the uterus stretching.We will be fine
	added by denzie [Wed 30th Apr 2008 @ 16:36:50]

Hi im 20 weeks too. This is my first pregnancy and i have felt alot of kicks recently. Everytime i grab daddy's hand to feel a kick baby keeps still aswell!! He has managed to feel a few but nowhere near as many as i do! I do however keep getting really bad pain in the bottom of my tummy everytime i sneeze or cough, i've been told its ligament pain, but its quite worrying when you get a really tight jab! Does anyone else experience this?

added by piinkjenna [Thu 10th Apr 2008 @ 17:38:15]

Hi I am 20weeks. And I get plenty kicks and nudges there is a certain time say around 9.30pm when it starts banging on and then throught the day some kicking. I do find when my partner is around there is no movement maybe he is scared of his daddys voice already LOL
	added by ladylise [Sun 17th Feb 2008 @ 13:43:31]

Hi, I'm 20 weeks too. I get some movement in the morning & thats about it - the odd nudge here & there. I had my 2nd scan yesterday & all the baby did was sleep!! All babies are different & i thing the 1st time round my boy was not as active as this newbie!
	added by Nazzie [Thu 14th Feb 2008 @ 11:12:45]

hi i am 20 weeks this is my third pregnancy and im the same as you maybe a few flutters i think but nothing else
	added by rubyred [Tue 2nd Oct 2007 @ 16:06:00]

Hi, I'm almost 20 weeks pregnant and had exactly the same experience as you- a few flutters and then nothing much else. If you're worried then maybe you should call your midwife. From what I've read though I think it all seems normal?
	added by Rayn [Tue 18th Sep 2007 @ 10:16:28]

hi! this is my 1st pregnancy. i wanna ask about an ultrasound. how many times we can have it?
	added by sayang [Tue 18th Sep 2007 @ 10:15:17]

hi this is goin to sound silly but im 20 weeks pregnant and not felt the baby kick a couple of times i think iv felt a flutter,but its abit worrying as wiv my 1st child she was kicking away at this point. has any1 else experienced the same
	added by bunnyliza [Mon 11th Jun 2007 @ 08:50:05]

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