Head is engaged and unmoveable... does that mean labour could be soon?

[~Trish~]

I hate to say it, but it could stay this way for weeks *ducks for cover*

DS2 was fully engaged at 36 weeks (I actually felt the moment it happened LOL), but he was born 5 days overdue. I was told by the midwives that I could go "at any time now", I hate that!!!

So, I suppose the answer is Yes, it's possible you could go soon, but it's also possible you will feel this uncomfortable for a few more weeks yet...

Sorry I'm not much help :P

[Lulu]

I agree with Trish!

Its pretty funny from my side of the computer - once everyone hits the 36 week mark, they post wondering if they are going to go early. *ducks for cover*

Look, things are getting ready and they will continue to do so for awhile. Some engage 30mins before birth, some weeks before, you might have BH forever, maybe not at all.

Just keep nesting but DO NOT GO OVERBOARD in the frenzy. I hurt my back and didn't know it till DS was born. OUCHIE!

[rose]

Hi Leasha,
I read somewhere and know by experience that first time mums are more likely to fully engage around 36 weeks but most times don't go into labor for a few more weeks. Us multi's usually don't engage till closer to D day or when in labor.

That said, it does not mean you can't go any day. Just don't put your hopes on it as it may be a long few weeks.

(Now I will run away)

[Indadhanu]

once everyone hits the 36 week mark, they post wondering if they are going to go early.

LOL thats cos we've got nothing else to do but wonder when it'll happen hehehe!

Ah well, thats what I was expecting! S'pose I'll just make myself a bum groove on the couch and wait

[Alan]

Hi Leasha
I agree with all the rest. It is quite common for a first time mum to engage at 36 weeks. This is not an indication that you will go into labour early

[mrsmac]

I never engaged with my 1st but was engaged for 5 weeks with my 2nd. I was convinced I was going to go early but she came on her due date.

[Kazbah]

Oh goodness, you just brought back all those memories of trying to walk with a watermelon stuck in my pelvis! Pip engaged around 38 weeks and then was 8 days overdue ...

Make that bum-shaped dent and keep on nesting, its amazing what you can achieve in these last weeks that were just "too hard" a couple of weeks previous!

good luck!