Feels like stomach is going to burst

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Hey! I'm pregnant with twins, 18 weeks along. My stomach feels like it's going to burst and I have a ways to go here! Anyone else have this happen and is there any suggestions of things to do?

sarahgracewedding

Get used to it? Lol sorry I don't have better advice...I remember thinking the same thing around 20 weeks. Like how could I possibly get bigger? But you will...my stomach is quadruple the size I was then and I'm 35 weeks now. Use lots of oil for the stretching!

LAO12

Support belt saved me at 19 weeks. I was having horrible pains around the belly button. I got the cradle belt and love it! 31w2d and still going strong! Good luck

MrsEzStar

I'm 31 weeks with quads, so trust me, i feel your pain. If you find a solution, please let me know!

lawmom747

Second vote for the prenatal cradle.  Not the most attractive contraption (especially since so many maternity shirts are so open up top and straps show) but worth it for comfort.

EmJ628

I feel like I go through phases when my belly feels huge and like I can't breathe or eat... Then I have a couple weeks of feeling totally great and (relatively) comfortable. Don't know if they move or I just get used to it before they grow again . But sounds totally normal! Getting a support belt was a life saver and I also looked up stretches for siatic pain. Chiro and massage is a great help too!

EmJ628

Oh and I am 27w3d

rue:D

I'm 17w5d with twins and some days mine feels like it's going to explode. I will probably try a support belt once the feeling is more constant than not.

TREDgirl

I totally agree with a maternity support belt as well. i don't think I would have made it as long working if I didn't wear one. And I put oil or lotion on in the morning and evening. Helped so much with the itching from stretching skin.

Good luck!