Back to back or has he engaged

[babytots]

On Monday night I went to bed and usually when I lay down it takes me ages to find a comfortable position where I am able to breath without my lungs feeling like they have been crushed but that night I found I could breath.

Again last night I was able to lay how I liked and was able to breath no problems. Had a feel of where he is lying and I can no longer feel a bony bum in my ribs and found that he now sticks both feet out rather then just the one when his bum was up high.

Now I'm wondering has he turned back to back since I have both feet kicking me especially as one leg kicks out at my left side and the other near my belly button. I also have backache to my left which has only just started the past few days.

Or has he just dropped and engaged and I just can't feel his bum as well?

I have a m/w appointment tomorrow so will know more then but think I will cry if he is back to back as I doubt they will induce me due to back to back labours being more prolonged. x

 

[kellie_w]

I know how you feel! My lo has been laying with his back to my left front for ages, and Sunday night I had the worst pain rip across my stomach and left leg. I saw my midwife for my 38 week appointment and she said he has turned back to back. She told me not to worry though, as he not fully engaged he may still turn, but recommended leaning forward on a birthing ball or back to front chair to try to turn him. No slouching!! I can see you are 36 weeks, so your baby still has a while to turn. Good luck!!! X

 

[babytots]

Thanks hun I think I managed to find his bum earlier a bit lower down then it usually it so not 100% sure but fingers crossed it is. Been trying to sit on my ball as miuch as possible but it makes me backache after a while.

I am so hoping he is still head down and engaging as I really need cheering up! Roll on my appointment tomorrow.x