Too early to drop?

tawedding11 · September 2013

I have officially dropped and I'm only 33 weeks! (FTM Here) I have so much pelvic pressure and peeing more (which I didn't think was possible). Should I be worried about going into early labor?? The only plus is that I can breathe a lot better! I'm obviously going to call my doctor on Monday, but just wanted some advice before hand. This boy was already carrying low, but now it feels like he just wants to drop out!

barista411 · September 2013

They can drop and float back up many times before actually engaging in your cervix. Some women don't drop until the are in labor so unfortunately it is not a sign of how soon labor will begin.

artistlife · September 2013

Dropping does not indicate you will go into labor next week or the next. You could be that way until 42 weeks. Baby could also be floating and not engaged (those are the medical terms used). Floating means the baby is head down and low, but not engaged in the birth canal. If baby is floating it could still move up or down. I wouldn't put too much stock in how high or low baby is in determining when you will go into labor.

Also, just an FYI, my LO has been head down and low for about 3-4 weeks now. I have had days where I pee every 20 min and feel like my bladder is hoping to explode in between bathroom breaks.

aboyle44 · September 2013

Also, the extra pressure can be from the increased size of the baby. I told my dr this week about increased lower pressure and he said the size can do it.

tawedding11 · September 2013

Thanks! I just feel like a sitting duck!

SweetLaura286 · September 2013

My little lady dropped today at 34 weeks. Means nothing but was kind of exciting for me. Although my small bump is even smaller.. Her buns are way lower.. My maternity pants won't stay up.. And earlier when I peed I felt like I could push her right out then and there! Unfortunately I do know they can drop and come back up and has NO indicator on when labor is.

babyOrtiz1 · September 2013

My LO dropped about 3 weeks ago and I called the dr. because I'm a paranoid FTM.

Unfortunately, over the last week LO has climbed back up and now I'm back to having feet in my ribs and not breathing very easily.

1sloqwen · September 2013

Ill be 34 weeks Tuesday and I'm feeling pressure and uncomfortable down there. I too think my son dropped and my belly looks lower. It is kind of nice to be able to breathe again.

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