Did the baby "drop"?? What else could it be?

[MyBaby'sSmile]

Around 30 weeks of my first pregnancy, the baby "dropped" and I was at increased risk for preterm labour. I knew that it had happened as I felt almost a weight in my lower pelvic area.

I am now almost 19 weeks, and I swear the same feeling came back yesterday :( All of the movements that I am feeling today are about 3-4 inches below my belly button. I just had my dr. appt last week and don't have another one for 3 1/2 more weeks. I had an internal exam. I'm wondering if that did something?

Any ideas as to what this could be other than the baby dropping early? I really don't think it is just ligaments stretching. It seems to be a constant heavy pressure.

[Willowrose]

Maybe the baby switched positions i.e. breech to normal?
Perhaps a weight/growth gain?
I'm feeling the same thing. I attributed it to growth spurt. Sometimes it feels baby is so very low....

[Nature]

I always feel kicks very very low. None high up at all. This happened with all of my pregnancies, so I'd say its pretty normal.

[SMR]

I have the same thing today.. when i'm walking it feels like there is more weight in my lower abdomen.. so it's good to know that others feel the same!