Anyone else carry SUPER low??

[MrsAmk]

So a little background on my concerns....this is baby #3 for me. Baby #1 came at 36+6, after 6 weeks of bed rest, constant Braxton hicks, and just an overall feel like he was going to fall out of me for over a month before I went into labor.

Baby #2 came at 35+5 after the same exact things.

Here I am with baby #3, only 18 weeks and been having BH since about 9 weeks! I also feel an overall heavy feeling when I walk, like I did before in the 3rd trimester. With every one, I carry super super low. I never feel a foot in my rib or any of that, which I read about a lot from other moms. I have a Doppler at home, and this babys heart is waaaaay low, at my pubic bone. I know it is the heart, I can tell the difference in that vs. an echo somewhere else. I also have only felt light flutters at my pubic line.

Am I doomed to have this baby early too? Any stories from anyone having subsequent babies later? I am on progesterone injections weekly in hopes of warding off preterm labor.

 

[Lues]

I'm a first timer, but my baby is definitely at the public line too.

When I mentioned that to my doctor (because it was lower than i thought) she said that at this point, ALL babies are that low at this time. Generally speaking she said that the very top of the uterus gets to the belly button at about 19-20 weeks.

I'm afraid I can't comment much on the other things you mentioned, since I have no experience there. But maybe knowing low isn't a concern right now will help you cross one thing off your list!

Good luck!

 

[MrsAmk]

Yea, its just the pressure feeling is so intense....and I have to pee every 15 minutes! I sure hope its ok

 

[LaughOutLoud]

Considering your history is want to speak with the midwife an make sure it will be ok. I was super low throughout with my second but she still didn't want to make an exit until after her EDD. however, id be getting myself checked if I were you and I wish you good luck x

 

[MrsAmk]

Thanks, I did get in yesterday with a doctor. She checked my cervix and it was closed. She also ran a urine culture that came back negative. Soooo I guess I just deal? Hope and pray I can keep this baby in until I am full term!