Early Pregnancy Pain & Movement Concerns: What to Do

Question
i am approx 12 wks pregnant with my third child  at first maybe three weeks ago i thought i felt movement now i dont feel anything i felt  a sharp pain across my belly last night i called the hopsital and was told to take tylenol rest and eat and drink  i did everything but take the meds.  what do i do now is my baby ok  is this normal  

Answer
Hello Kesha. Yes, all is well, these sharp pains are quite common- they are ligaments "complaining loudly" about being stretched. You will NOT have felt movement that early- it was gas. Your baby is not big enough or strong enough to make it's movements felt yet. It IS moving of course, but not until at least 18-22 weeks will it be big enough to make a move strong enough to be picked up by your abdominal muscles. Your uterus has no nerve endings to feel the movements- only when baby is strong enough to kick hard enough to impact on your abdominal muscles will you feel it. As long as you don't have any vaginal bleeding along with cramping- you are fine. All the best- Cheri.