Abdominal...hardening?

[sarapod.livejournal.com]

Hello all.

I'm a little over fifteen weeks pregnant (So, about four and a half months). I'm not showing a lot yet, but you can tell that my abdomen is taking somewhat of a more "roundish" shape. This is kind of a weird question, but...When I lay on my back and prod around where my uterus should be by now, I don't feel anything firm (You know, like a pregnant belly, it's firm?). I'm sure this is somewhat normal - I had both a doctor checkup and ultrasound this last week and the doc seemed to find it just fine. I'm assuming the issue is because the fetus is still too small, and all the amniotic fluid provides cushion, so it feels soft when I prod at it. When should things start to "harden" up?

Thanks in advance! :)

Comments

[storychick.livejournal.com]

Are you poking low enough? Your fundus (top of the uterus) will be around 4-5 fingerwidths below your belly button at 15 weeks. Lower than you'd think. :)

I found it really difficult to feel my fundus in my first pregnancy especially. It is easier later, once its higher. I dont remember exactly when I could pinpoint it -- around 20 weeks maybe? It got easier with each pregnancy, especially once my midwife showed me how to do it. Can you ask your care provider to show you?

[sarapod.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I was feeling pretty low...Then again, I'm not sure what I'm feeling for. :) It is my first pregnancy - I should've asked the doctor at my appointment, but spaced it. Next time I go in I will be sure to mention it. Thanks!