how do I know when babies head engaged...

[AliGrylls]

33 weeks pregnant. I know it is early but I feel like there is a watermelon sitting on my pelvis. Walking is really uncomfortable. Could it be baby coming early? Anyone know what this feeling might be?

Not sure but I am the same along as you and getting the same thing. my last check the mw said the head was down so I am not sure if the head gets ready to engage about now hence our pain?

If you are getting it too it is probably a good sign. Feels so strange doesn't it?

Yes I was worried I was in labour too....either we both are or we are both feeling same thing. I am at the mw this afternoon I will ask her and post for you later x

For me, I felt it....it was like i was carrying a bowling ball between my legs.

Very heavy below - doesnt always mean it's coming early. I was engaged very early and went 9 days over....

Good luck.

im the same and have been for cupl weeks!! im now 37 plus!

OP i was 2/5's engaged at 33 weeks and am now 39+3 and 3/5's engaged, i didnt know at the time his head had dropped didnt feel any different but now it feels like pressure on my pubic bone and feel the need to waddle rather than walk lol, get MW to have a good feel at next appt she'll let you know

DS1 engaged at 34 weeks - my first day of maternity leave - and I knew he had because I needed to go the loo every 5 minutes!

Waters broke at 36 1/2 weeks, and he was born at 38 weeks.

Means nothing. I was 3/5 45 mins before the birth.

wow - I didn't realise it could all happen so early. At least I know no reason to be paranoid. Thank you Tess, it is really comforting to know that someone is experiencing same thing as me. was funny at lunchtime though - my friend was laughing at my new waddle walk.

I feel exactly like this and my baby is transverse so head definitely not engaged! I've started waddling too lol!