Fetal Movement & Pregnancy: What to Expect at 26 Weeks

Question
I am 26 weeks pregnant and I have extra weight on me before even getting pregnant.  I have felt the fluttering at different times and I have also felt the baby kick but not in the past couple days I have a fetal monitor and listen all the time and I hear the heart beat but is everythink ok I just get very nervous?

Answer
The baby has wake/sleep cycles. However, you should feel at least ten movements (rolling, hiccups, kicking, etc) within 10 hours. Lie on your bed and place your hands gently on your belly and see how long it takes to feel 10 movements of the baby. If you do not feel ANY fetal movements, call your doctor and get a non stress test to evaluate the baby.