Strong baby kicks

I’m 32 weeks and today at ultrasound they said my baby girl weighs 4lbs 12oz which I think is pretty big? My first daughter came in at 36 weeks weighing 5lbs 12oz. Anyways her kicks are very strong to the point they can be very uncomfortable especially at night I actually get scared of her kicks cause if I’m lying on my side that’s where she’ll kick and it’ll make me “ouch” in pain making me feel like she’s trying to come lol anyone else had/has similar experience?
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I'm the same really quite uncomfortable kicks this time round this baby moves so much more than my other two. I am wondering if it's because my muscles are a lot weaker this time round so I'm feeling it more. Sometimes if I'm lay on one side I have to turn to my other side. My 32 week scan baby was 6lb 😣 above the 97th centile but my babies are born over 9lb so I did expect a big baby.

yeah, that sounds super familiar! my little one was a kicker too, and it definitely gets intense, especially at night when you're trying to sleep. it’s like they have a party in there, right? 😂 but hey, as long as she’s healthy, that’s what matters! I actually checked the 'Heal App' for this and here’s what it says: "It's understandable to feel concerned about your baby's size and the strength of her kicks, especially since you're comparing it to your first daughter. At 32 weeks, a weight of 4 lbs 12 oz is within the normal range, but it's always good to keep an eye on growth patterns. Strong kicks can be uncomfortable, especially as your baby grows and has less room to move. To help manage the discomfort, try changing positions or using pillows for support while you sleep. Gentle movements or light stretching can also help ease any tension. Have you noticed if certain activities or positions make her kicks feel more intense?"

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