How many weeks were you when you "dropped"(if you did) and what the heck does that mean?

I thought I was carrying pretty high for most of my pregnancy, but in the last couple of weeks I feel like my belly is really low now. Someone at work today actually mentioned that I looked like I dropped, so I guess Im not crazy for thinking it. When did you drop and does this mean the baby has moved into position or does it mean nothing at all?

Re: How many weeks were you when you "dropped"(if you did) and what the heck does that mean?

"dropping" means that the baby has sunk deeper into your pelvis in preparation for birth. i carried very low throughout my pregnancy, but really "dropped" at about 36 weeks. it's one of the signs that your body is preparing for birth, but it can really happen at any point in the third tri, and has really no bearing on when you will actually give birth.

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I am due in 1.5 weeks and I havent dropped yet, although the baby is in position. If anything, I feel more like a big basketball than ever. so weird...

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I hope I drop soon, I can't breathe!!!!!

Re: How many weeks were you when you "dropped"(if you did) and what the heck does that mean?

Re: How many weeks were you when you "dropped"(if you did) and what the heck does that mean?

I dropped at 29 weeks and found out at 31 weeks that my baby is in position...causing alot of discomfort. My dr. didn't seem the least bit concerned and I read somewhere that first time moms tend to have their babies position early. I wouldn't worry at all.

Re: How many weeks were you when you "dropped"(if you did) and what the heck does that mean?

Re: How many weeks were you when you "dropped"(if you did) and what the heck does that mean?

I've been carrying low throughout, but my OB did say on Monday (30w1d) that the baby's head was in my pelvis. It freaked me out a bit, but he immediately followed with don't worry babies move alot.

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Not yet for me, I'll be 32 weeks tomorrow. My increasingly squashed lungs are looking forward to this though!

Re: How many weeks were you when you "dropped"(if you did) and what the heck does that mean?

I've just dropped about a week now. So its muct have been around 36 1/2 weeks. I'm almost 38 weeks and I notice my stomach is even lower as of today. It feel so good though becuase now I'm able to breath better.