Normal to have a very active baby at 17+4?

Question

Hi All,
So im 17 weeks +4 today. I was lucky to start feeling baby at 16 weeks.
However this week baby has been SO active not only can i feel kicks but i see it bulge out just below my belly button.
Is this normal? My friend whos also pregnant didnt feel her baby till 21 week so how is mine so visible?
Dont get me wrong i love it and its helped me bond even more but im wondering why mines so active so early on?

Answer

My baby boy is super active and I first felt him at 16 weeks. I can only feel him with my hand on my belly though. It's a very good sign and will help you feel more at ease that everything is ok.

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My daughter was super active like that. Some babies just are. Your friend may also have less movement felt if her placenta is in a different location than yours. I had a friend with an anterior (covering the front of her belly) placenta, and she didn’t feel her son kick until around 19 weeks, but even then it wasn’t strong or often.

Normal to have a very active baby at 17+4?

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