Stillbirth Support Group

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Phantom Kicks

Marthar1201
Marthar1201
Soooo i thought I was going crazy.... lately i've being feeling baby kicks.... just as when Eli was alive in my womb. I didnt want to say anything because i thought it was just in my head.... but decided to google.... and I am not alone..... many ladies have felt that kicks as well. Has it happened to any of you? And if it has by any change have you asked the dr. If its normal????
MrsMarsh
MrsMarsh
I would say it's totally normal.

Also your uterus is still in the process of returning to it's "old self" which may be some of the twinges...
Marthar1201
Marthar1201
Mrs. Marsh the first time I felt them I started crying because it reminded me of my little boy Eli..... he used to kick me so much :0).... I miss him bad......Can't wait to conceive again..... and have some joy in life....after Eli..... I know my son is watching over me.....
Rochelle43
Rochelle43
I felt this as well. I, too, thought maybe I was going crazy! It definitely made me feel as if I was still pregnant with my precious little boy:(
MalaysiaMaysMommy
MalaysiaMaysMommy
I also feel phantom kicks sometimes. I cherish them because they remind me of when Malaysia was with me
Rochelle43
Rochelle43
That's exactly how I felt! It made me feel like he was still with me. I didn't realize this was "normal" until now:)
MalaysiaMaysMommy
MalaysiaMaysMommy
Rochelle43, I know it's so weird how we all go through the same process after having a stillbirth. It's something that only mothers of angel babies can fully understand.