How long before labor did you experience this?

I'm 37 weeks pregnant and a few days ago the pressure in my vagina increased massively. It now really does feel like I am carrying a bowling ball down there and that my bones will break apart at any moment. Walking has become more of a chore than I thought was possible. I also feel like I have been exercising my inner thighs like crazy. They are very sore and also make it difficult to walk. How long before labor did you mommies experience this?How long before labor did you experience this?
Sorry, but it was like 5 and 6 weeks for me when my babies dropped before I went into labor. It could still be weeks for you.
Sounds like the baby has dropped. My first dropped at 33 weeks and my second dropped at 31 weeks. I was 4cm at 38w with him (then was induced for pre-e). Dropping really doesn't have much to do with labor. Yes, it's a start, but you can go way over.How long before labor did you experience this?
4 weeks before i had my baby i had pains like that so hard to walk i had my baby at 41weeks though seeming as it was my first there normaly come early or late but i spent 1 week in labour so long so much pain
Only two weeks before having him, but my son only weighed in at 6 pounds and two ounces at birth. You should ask your doctor about this next time you go for your weekly check-up.
I experienced that the last 3 weeks or so. It means your baby is lowering into the birth canal