First Time Pregnancy (5)

[mrsjkerry]

Hey everyone. Had to make a new thread as we were nearing 1000!

@mrsjkerry I've no idea what it means, mine was head down but not engaged at last check but l see MW on Wednesday so hoping it's getting into position now!

@mrsjkerry that's good, its all about how much head they can feel. I was 3/5ths at 39 weeks, so you're more engaged than me+

No @Bobbiepin I’m not sure that’s right. 1/5 engaged means only 1/5 of the baby’s head is in your pelvis. 3/5 is more!

@mrsjkerry that's what my midiwfe told me. My numbers have been going down, was 4/5ths at 38 weeks then 3/5ths at 39. When's your next appointment? Maybe ask then, its possible some midwives do things the other way round.

Ah. Yes they sometimes write it as “palpable” so that’s how much of the baby’s head they can feel.

If you’re numbers are going down they’re doing it that way. So if you’re 3/5 palpable then that means you are 2/5 engaged!!!

Mine told me the same as yours @Bobbiepin

@mrsjkerry have you been told any other numbers in the past so you know whether they mean engaged or palpable? Either way at 38 weeks I was 1/5th engaged. No sign of baby yet, despite trying to dance her out at a wedding yesterday.

I’m not sure which way round means more head in pelvis but was told about 5wks ago that I’m 3/5 engaged. I thought that was exciting but no further progress since then! Midwife tomorrow at 39 wks so hoping for an update then!

I wish they’d start checking to see if the cervix was at all soft or dilated....

@Mrsjkerry turns out being engaged or not doesn't mean much. Baby was born this evening despite not being fully engaged to start with. She weighs 7lbs 12oz and was born at 9.23pm.

Congratulations @Bobbiepin, that's lovely news!

Congratulations @Bobbiepin what fantastic news!!!

@Bobbiepin congratulations! Loving the new arrivals. Only 8 weeks and 4 days until due date. Cannot come quickly enough!

Congratulations Bobbiepin, what fantastic news. These babies will start arriving thick and fast now 😄

3 weeks to go for me 😬

Congratulations @Bobbiepin !!!

Ooh @Bobbiepin congratulations amazing news! Was arrival last night unexpected then? I hope you’re all doing well!

I’m also happy to hear this as I had crazy night and am convinced baby is breech now after being 3/5 engaged for 6 wks. Have routine Midwife later as am 39 wks today.

Fingers crossed for you @lydiangel83 !!

Ah thanks @TheLionQueen1 how are you getting on? Are you at home? Do your days mostly consist of eating sleeping changing nappies and being in love?!

@mrsjkerry I read an article that daily prunes can help soften cervix. Seems like a long shot but willing to try it!

I heard this too @lydiangel83. But I’ve still got pretty bad morning sickness at 38 weeks, and can’t stomach the thought of prunes!!!

@lydiangel83 yes at home, we're off for a walk and shopping today! He's been very grizzly past week so hoping he'll stay calm whilst we are out! He's just so adorable, they are the biggest time wasters in the world, I just stare at him 😂

@mrsjkerry do you have an exercise ball thing? Can't remember you saying, but if so get bouncing on that!

@TheLionQueen1 I do have one. How does it help??

Congratulations @Bobbiepin x

@Bobbiepin massive congratulations! And welcome to the scary world of motherhood!! Xx

@lydiangel83 how was your midwife appointment?

I had my 31 week appointment today. BP good, baby's heart rate is at 150, bump is measuring bang on 50th percentile and head is down but not in my pelvis. Definitely feels lower than yesterday as my pelvis feels fuller.

I'm secretly hoping for a week early.