34 weeks, decreased movement. Normal??

Question

I'm 33w6d, still feel her move every now and then, but NOTHING like she used to. She used to go crazy every time I'd eat or if I drank caffeine and now even giving her caffeine is only making her move a little. Her movements are still very strong and hard but just not as often. Does this happen around 34 weeks usually? I have a Dr appt next Tuesday but I'm wondering if I should call in in the morning to get an appt. Help please? I'm only a little worried. Ftm.

My mom also said I'm really pale and all I'm doing is sleeping, I'm constantly tired. I know I have low iron but I've been eating lots of protein and taking my iron pill.

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same here! im 34 weeks an my lil boy hasnt been movinga as much as befor my doc said it cuz he is bigger now less room to move an im always sleepy i fall asleep almost everywhere, my fiancé doesn't want me driving cuz he think ima fall asleep.. lol but i say stick to the kick count if u dont get ten in an hour then get ur butt to the hospital!! just to make extra sure everthing is ok! the sleeping this is juat our bodies getting the most rest befor labor thats what my mom told me😁 she said sleep as much as u can 😁 you an ur lil one will be ok😊 relax an rest ! best of luck😉

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It never hurts to call!!!

My OB told me that even in these last few weeks as they run out of room, movement shouldn't really decrease... It may feel different (twists, turns and stretches vs. kicks) but in general you should expect to feel baby move.

I've noticed that there are a lot of tiny movements that I can only feel if I've got my hands on my belly. So maybe see if that's the case with your munchkin?

My girl is a very active squirmer and she moves like clockwork (Wakes every 2-3 hrs and wiggles for 30+ mins) so I feel her lots throughout the day and would worry if that pattern changed. Everyone's normal is different though, so if you think something is off call your doc. Mama knows best!!