Quick poll: fully engaged at 36 weeks with baby #2, when did your baby arrive?

[Royalgalas]

First baby born at 36+4, I'm currently 36+2 with second and my midwife has just told me that he is almost fully engaged. I am hideously uncomfortable and I have been for weeks now - braxton hicks, backache and lightning crotch are my constant companions.

So, come on, how long do I have left?

(If anyone says they were in the same position and had to be induced at 42 weeks I'm going to weep)

Urgh - I feel like this too.

My first baby was born at 37+0 and my second at 39+1

I considered myself overdue after 37 weeks with my second 🤣

I was in the same position with my second, and he arrived at 40+2. I've gone overdue with all 3 kids though, I think that's just how I cook them!

This was me and I'm now 40+2. Apparently it's common for them to engage early in first pregnancy xx

Sorry but you asked... At 36 wks fully engaged...midwife commented could be soon! (DS1 5 days early) So excited.. Went home and packed hospital bags.. DD born 42 wks... Sorry...

Thanks for replies! Not making me optimistic for any relief before December - argh! I've been convinced this one would be a bit early the whole way through. I don't think I can handle another 4-6 weeks of this!

Oh I don't want to sound smug writing this but my first was engaged a good few weeks before being born (39+6) but fortunately my only problems was a waddle and just not sleeping comfortable 😬

This pregnancy is completely different to my first so I'm not expecting such a smooth ride this time round 😅 fingers crossed you're not struggling for much longer! 🤞🏻 try lots of big walks 😄

Same with my second, born at 41 weeks

@Royalgalas

Thanks for replies! Not making me optimistic for any relief before December - argh! I've been convinced this one would be a bit early the whole way through. I don't think I can handle another 4-6 weeks of this!

But... I used this time to just relish my first born... I knew it would never again just be us.. I slept whenever I could, (good job as DD was a very very unhappy, unsettled baby until 6 months).. I still remember this time fondly.. And I had SPD, still being sick, and PUPPS... Try and enjoy this time OP. Sending hugs.. X

@Marylou62 ah you're completely right, I shouldn't be wishing the time away. My daughter (nearly 3) is being very clingy and is going through a bit of a regression, lots of "I'm a baby" and asking for cuddles. I know I should be making the most of this time, so thank you for the reminder!

Would love an update when you have time OP...Hope everything went well...

My first was born on the day she was due. My second was 5 days early. Good luck everyone

Saw the midwIfe on the Thursday, DS was fully engaged. He was born on the Sunday of 3 days later at 36+5.