Bad bloating at 8 weeks...

charandwilly

Hi ladies. Looking for some hopeful advice. I'm 8 weeks and so bloated most of my pants are now uncomfortable. We haven't announced to my in laws or some friends yet (especially haven't announced to work)... We are waiting until after our first appointment on Thursday, announcing on fathers day. I've been trying to wear loose shirts to hide my bloated tummy and really don't want to tell work until I'm actually showing. My question is, does this bloat go down before baby bump starts? If not I may have to make my work announcement earlier than planned! Anyone else currently have this issue?

robsbabygirl08

I'm 10 weeks and so far have had no relief. But I also have severe constipation. Some days are better than others, I just try to avoid foods that make me gassy.

charandwilly

Are you tasking Zofran by chance or just have general pregnancy constipation? Zofran made me so constipated I just had to stop taking it.

ksgsmu

My bloating has been due to gas... Yeah fun stuff. I cut out carbonated water I was drinking and take an occasional gas x and it helped a ton!

shellybean3788

Um, yes. I am horribly fat already, and my solution has been using rubber bands to hold my pants together. I've also read about the Bella Band, and I think I'm going to order one. But don't announce sooner than you want to; people just don't notice things like that as much as we're afraid they do.

mc0113

I'm almost 11 weeks and just noticed my bloat is almost gone. 

caraleeb

noooo i was looking and feeling so thin before this bloat so it looks super obvious to me at least!!

robsbabygirl08

charandwilly said:

Are you tasking Zofran by chance or just have general pregnancy constipation? Zofran made me so constipated I just had to stop taking it.

I have suffered from constipation for years. It just gets worse during pregnancy. So far I'm having a BM every 8-12 days. My Dr told me yesterday to double up on my Colase, hope it helps.

sarahsouth1986

I'm in the same boat you are. I'm almost 8 weeks- will be Thursday. Sometimes the bloat is so uncomfortable that I have to lie down. I've heard it gets better after the 1st trimester.