Keep reading about this baby dropping or lightening thing as due date comes closer. Im 36 weeks now and curious what it actually feels like in the body. Did u notice it clearly?
For me, lightening felt like a sudden relief in my chest and I could breathe much better, though pelvic pressure increased. Since I had thyroid issues, I made sure to mention this change during my regular thyroid check-up to ensure baby was doing fine. Keep up with your doctor follow-ups to track this!
It’s like the baby took an elevator down! 🛗 Suddenly you can breathe so easily but oh my god, you have to run to the washroom every 5 minutes because of the pelvic pressure! It’s such a clear sign that baby is getting ready to say hello soon! 👶✨
Actually I am in my 34th week and I've been feeling this heavy pressure down there, like the baby is sitting right on my bladder! Is this what lightening is? Do you also feel like you are waddling when you walk?
Haan na, jab baby neeche drop hota hai toh pet ka upper part khali khali lagta hai. Ho na, chalne mein thodi difficulty hoti hai par breathing kitni easy ho jati hai! Tumhe bhi aisa feel ho raha hai kya?
Lightening essentially means the baby has engaged in the pelvis, which relieves rib pressure but increases pelvic pressure. While it's a normal late-pregnancy sign, it's always best to let your doctor know about these physical shifts during your next visit so they can check the baby's position.
Oh sweetheart, I totally understand how magical yet strange that feeling is. It’s like your little angel is preparing to meet you, moving down to get ready. You’ll suddenly feel like your tummy has shifted down and your heart feels a bit lighter, even if walking gets a little harder.
I just delivered last month, and I remember this feeling so clearly! Suddenly my bump looked lower in the mirror and my acidity vanished overnight because there was no pressure on my stomach. But yes, the pressure below was real, felt like the baby would just slide out!
