25 weeks and worried that im just feeling flutters not kicks

am i just driving myself crazy?
The first flutter/movement that I actually felt was at 22 weeks. And I feel her all day, but I think they're just flutters not real kicks. So I'm starting to worry that maybe something is not ok. At my last visit 23 weeks, everything was fine, I listen to her hearbeat every other day and she's fine. Also ---- I read in my book (pregnancy week by week) what we're supposed to be eating and how many servings, when I read this I went 4-5 dairy servings, 11 servings of bread and all that?????? Is anyone following this chart closely? I haven't.
So now I'm wondering If I've been eating enough. BTW I gained 15lbs, and I'm 25 weeks.
Am I just overanalyzing everything???

Message edited 5/7/2009 8:18:08 AM.

Re: 25 weeks and worried that im just feeling flutters not kicks

You're over analyzing I don't follow any kind or recommended diet and I didnt with my 1st DS and he is perfectly healthy.

Re: 25 weeks and worried that im just feeling flutters not kicks

That's totally normal and No... I haven't been eating the exact serving size I'm supposed to. I'm not a big eater to begin with, but I still eat healthy and when I'm hungry. The baby will get the nutrients it needs from us. Also, I never felt kicks till my 3rd trimester. Only flutters, but not till I was about 23 or 24 weeks pregnant and it was so sporadic. I'm also very active and had an anteria placenta so between the two of those things I'd go a day or two without feeling the baby. As long as the Doc says everything is ok with the baby and your weight then you're fine. I'm over 38 weeks pregnant and in total gained 22 pounds. I haven't gained anything in my 3rd tri and the Doc is not concerned at all. You're doing everything you can for the baby and yourself.

Re: 25 weeks and worried that im just feeling flutters not kicks

You're overanalyzing. Relax. Enjoy your pregnancy. If you're feeling her, then everything is probably just fine.

Re: 25 weeks and worried that im just feeling flutters not kicks

I would not worry. I am 24w myself & have yet to feel my son. I did feel some popcorn feeling here & there but not consistent. I called my OB last week & went in for a heartbeat check & they said everything was ok. They told me I may not feel him until he is cramped! I go back on the 15th & i will ask them again!

In terms of diet, I don't follow anything specific. I make it a point to get all food groups in during the day but not the recommended servings. I have gained 21lbs so far & the Dr said I am doing great.