and it seems as if my stomach has gotten smaller!!i mean i have gained 40 pounds so far,does anyone know why this is??
2006-08-28 04:56:48 · 25 answers · asked by baby06 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
its your persepctive, the baby probably dropped and the most of it is sitting in your pelvis...
I think its pretty normal.
2006-08-28 04:59:46 · answer #1 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I am 39 weeks. The stomach is getting smaller because the baby is getting bigger. So the amount of amniotic fluid is going down while you are preparing for birth. Dont worry about the baby
I am sure the baby is fine. If you are that concerned you can always call the doc.
Also you are supposed to be counting their kicks now. You need to feel them at least 2x a day. Take whatever time you mainly feel them sit in a quiet room and for a half hour count their kicks. You should get 10 at least at each session you try. But my daughter is only giving me 10 a day now and the doc said she is fine.
Good luck!!
2006-08-28 05:12:04 · answer #2 · answered by Firefly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just had a baby 11 days ago. It depends on how much smaller... as the baby grows, more amniotic fluid will leak out, causing your tummy to cling to the shape of the baby as the pockets of space disappear. so towards the end, your tummy may seem missapen or even a little smaller in size. But obviously if all of a sudden your tummy is half its size, something is horribly wrong.
2006-08-28 05:04:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on your pregnancy, and upcoming birth! Is this your first? I had asked my doctor about my "shrinking tummy" when I hit about 37 weeks (with my first pregnancy) because I was worried. The baby just dropped down into my pelvis, and from there I began dilating (I was at 2-3 cm for about 3 weeks, then they induced me). Again, congratulations, and I hope you have an easy and healthy labor and delivery!!
2006-08-28 05:13:20 · answer #4 · answered by geminiparody4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be that the baby is resting more on your pelvic bone now. I know my friends stomach has gotten smaller and she's due here in a few weeks also and its due to the baby moving down to her pelvic area.
2006-08-28 05:00:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i would say everything is going well baby has dropped to get ready to be born. If your 38 weeks you could go anytime , so be ready sound like baby is. I know i worried about everything myself , but this is all normal !! Be ready and hope labor goes well good luck!
2006-08-28 05:05:00 · answer #6 · answered by melissa w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol, I wouldn't worry.....it sounds like you are starting to drop, which happens all the time. It means the baby is gettting into position for delivery. The change in placement causes you to look smaller from certian points of view.
2006-08-28 05:07:15 · answer #7 · answered by missy41881 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the doc.
The answers saying the baby dropped are most logical and probably right.
Is it easier to breath now? Like you can actually take a deep breath? Do you go to the washroom (urinate) much more frequently? Then it's definitely a drop.
Like I said first, check with your doctor.
2006-08-28 05:03:39 · answer #8 · answered by p_rutherford2003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 37 weeks preg. and have dropped. My stomach looks smaller also. My doctor said it was because I have dropped.
Good luck. I'll race you to the finish line. lol
2006-08-28 05:04:16 · answer #9 · answered by Ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be because the baby has 'engaged' or 'dropped' That means that the baby's head is deeper into the pelvis. It is normal around this part of pregnancy.
In a few weeks you will be holding you baby :-) Good luck.
2006-08-28 05:19:03 · answer #10 · answered by Candice B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The baby is dropping into the birth canal and getting ready for delivery. If you look in the mirror, you will probably notice that it looks lower on your mid section.
2006-08-28 05:03:30 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋