38 Weeks and baby hasn’t dropped?

So I’m currently 38 weeks and my baby still hasn’t dropped. I tried googling if this is normal and all I can find is that it’s normal if you’ve previously had kids but I’m a FTM. I keep reading that FTMs usually drop around 2-4 weeks before labor. Any FTMs experience this?

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My baby didn’t drop either, I had to be induced. And she was not budging lol

I was told similar at my midwife appointment at the same time so I got on my bouncy ball at every opp, went for walks as much as I could - can’t say if the baby dropped but at my 40 week appointment I was able to have a sweep and then had another a couple of days later that helped move things along.

that makes me feel better. My doctor also mentioned she could induce me at 39 weeks because she’s measuring large and because I’m so over it lol. I wanted to try to go into labor naturally but baby girl seems real comfy in here😆 I’m also scared to wait too long because of her size! Idk what to do ugh

been dying to get one of those bouncy balls! I’ll probably need a sweep as well

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