Anyone else like me?

[prettymomtobe]

37 weeks, baby is head down and STILL can't breathe. She puts so much pressure around my ribs it feels like she's gonna push herself out through my stomach. My back hurts so bad I could cry. I can't even do everyday activities without being winded and tired. I made dinner last night, stood on my feet for 20 mins and my ankles swelled! Can someone please get this baby out of me? Lol.

 

[darsilver1]

Sorry to hear LO has not dropped for you yet...It happens at different times for every woman I guess. I hope you get some relief soon. I was so glad when my LO dropped because I could hardly function and breathe. Keeping you in my prayers...wish there was some magic thing to do to make LO drop but I dont know of any. Is this your 1st pregnancy?

 

[prettymomtobe]

Yes my first baby. The ultrasound tech said she's starting to drop but her head isn't fully down there yet. I get an ultrasound every week. They treat me like a high risk pregnancy even though I'm not. I'm just big and my daughter is measuring big so they want to be safe about it. Thank you for your wonderful comment

 

[darsilver1]

Yes my first baby. The ultrasound tech said she's starting to drop but her head isn't fully down there yet. I get an ultrasound every week. They treat me like a high risk pregnancy even though I'm not. I'm just big and my daughter is measuring big so they want to be safe about it. Thank you for your wonderful comment

Sometimes it takes awhile for LO to drop. With my 1st pregnancy I didnt drop till early 38 weeks and then gave birth to my son several days later. This pregancy LO dropped exactly at 34 weeks. So every pregnancy is different..If the tech is seeing LO dropping then that is really good. LO is probably dragging their little heels I know what you mean about being considered high risk pregnancy. I am labeled as well as high risk. My LO has IUGR and I have a high BMI but low weight gain. So I am seen twice a week. Well this week it will be 3 times errr..I am sick of doctors now!! Hang in there

 

[prettymomtobe]

Thank you! And I know what you mean! I would of NEVER thought I would have to see a doctor this much. Every Tuesday morning at 9:30 I have an ultrasound then sent up to L&D for non-stress testing. Now I start the weekly appointments at the gyno's. I'm so ready for this baby to come out!!