37 Weeks, 1cm dilated and baby's head not engaged :(

[jleden48]

So this is my first baby...I was hoping that at 37 weeks the dr. would tell me that the baby was at least engaged. I'm measuring a week ahead (38 weeks) consistently. He is head down and like I said I am 1 cm dilated (which I was 1 cm dilated last week too) but he just isn't engaged. Does that mean I have a long road ahead of me ? Any other first time moms not engage at 37/38 weeks?

 

[babybambi]

I'm a first time mama, my LO doesn't seem to be engaged yet either. I have my 37 week appointment tomorrow and I'm sure he's still going to be 'free' as I can still feel him lodged under my ribs that darn birthing ball doesn't seem to be helping him engage. grrrr.

 

[babymomma37]

im 37 weeks and not dialated, not thinned and not engaged!!! hes head down but my doctor told me not to expect a baby anytime soon

 

[crazylady79]

I'm 37 weeks, 60% effaced, 1 cm dilated and -3 for the head. Really wish LO would just drop completely and get this party started.

 

[youngwife20]

Not being engaged means nothing. My babys been engaged since early but ive still not had her also here they dont check for dialation because that also means nothing and doesnt determine when baby will come so relax xx