Drop It Like It's Hot

I'm pretty sure Mr. T has dropped. I woke up the other day without the usual stiffness and pain in my hips. Also, my bump isn't as high. There's a definite space between boobs and belly now. Breathing is easier and heartburn is virtually a thing of the past.

On the downside, I have increased pelvic and bladder pressure. I am never not peeing. He was upside down at Wednesday's ultrasound. I believe he has "assumed the position." I wonder if that's what triggered my Braxton Hicks Saturday morning. From everything I've read, labor usually begins within 2 to 4 weeks of the baby dropping, which would fit in with what I've been saying all along about Tobe being a Turkey Baby.

That 2 to 4 week estimate is for first time moms. This is the second time I'll be giving birth, but our first son was breech and never really dropped. For second time moms, dropping often occurs closer to or just before labor, so who knows WHAT this means for me. I have an appointment with one of my regular OBs tomorrow and will grill her and force her to check my cervix.

I'd prefer he stay in until at least 36 weeks, but so long as he doesn't interrupt my rocking the vote next Tuesday, that's the most important thing. I'm kind of hoping he comes around the 36 to 37 week mark. I'm not sure how much longer I can keep him in. He's clamouring to come out, and we're very anxious to meet him.