March 2016 Moms

Anyone showing yet??

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Re: Anyone showing yet??

  • Not showing yet at all. I did lose 5 lbs due to MS as well. But my boobs did get a bit larger. I'm kinda hoping not to show closer to 18-20 weeks. This is my second. 
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  • I can't help but compare my own experiences with everyone else's. It's why I'm here...to make myself feel normal.
    Except in this case, I'm the odd one out.
    11 weeks, totally NOT showing.

    I'm 5'7" with long limbs and a medium size torso @ 127lbs. 
    I'm assuming that it's my thin frame that makes it so that all my clothes still fit me?
    My belt has been on the same hole for years! (Is it me or that come out wrong?)

    I suppose my organs feel a bit squished nowadays. Like the cat is sitting on my stomach when she's not really there.
    And lately, I've been having issues with the dogs snuggling up against my belly, it's like I feel too full to tolerate the cuddling.

    But other than that, there's no outward sign of any pregnancy. 
    And because of all the hormones, this has me in worry mode. 
    But the MS makes me feel pregnant...that's for sure!
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  • "Even if your claims are scientific, don't bother saying it because it's rude"

    Ok.
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  • skruhminskruhmin member
    edited August 2015
    DS1 - 9/21/11
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  • I'm 10wk6days and have a noticeable bloat bump. I was a little worried that I was gaining weight too fast (first pregnancy), so I'm relieved to hear that many others are showing early on! 2nd sonogram tomorrow
  • EmilyXLC said:
    I am HUGE.  I already look like I'm 4 months...  I've heard you show quicker on your second pregnancy & I guess they weren't kidding...  Skinny jeans, I miss you already.  : /
    Second and third (and +++).  Yup.  Your body definitely remembers it's pregnant state, things pop back very quickly, especially if the previous pregnancy was pretty close to this one.  Muscle tone basically sucks.  Same with feeling the flutters/bumps/pokes early on.  Once you've felt it, you just "know" what it feels like.
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  • I guess I just think, to each their own and if it's not personally harming you then let them think what they want even if it is bs.
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  • parenthood4parenthood4 member
    edited August 2015

    I can't help but compare my own experiences with everyone else's. It's why I'm here...to make myself feel normal.

    Except in this case, I'm the odd one out.
    11 weeks, totally NOT showing.

    I'm 5'7" with long limbs and a medium size torso @ 127lbs. 
    I'm assuming that it's my thin frame that makes it so that all my clothes still fit me?
    My belt has been on the same hole for years! (Is it me or that come out wrong?)

    I suppose my organs feel a bit squished nowadays. Like the cat is sitting on my stomach when she's not really there.
    And lately, I've been having issues with the dogs snuggling up against my belly, it's like I feel too full to tolerate the cuddling.

    But other than that, there's no outward sign of any pregnancy. 
    And because of all the hormones, this has me in worry mode. 
    But the MS makes me feel pregnant...that's for sure!

    This was me exactly with my first baby! I wasn't showing at all until 19 weeks. I think being taller the baby just doesn't pop as soon. This is baby 3 for me so it's a different story, but I know where you're coming from!

    I was dying for a baby bump by then, but was still in all my regular clothes. But after it popped, it reeeeally popped! So everyone is different and every pregnancy is different, so don't sweat it!

    Eta: I tried to tag you in it but apparently I don't know how to do that! ;)
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  • fwtx5815 said:

    I guess if there were actually a point to these kinds of threads (the "anyone else showing" or "anyone else feeling movement") then it wouldn't be so annoying. People seem to start these threads to be able to say "look what I'm ALREADY experiencing!" when your raspberry-sized embryo (8wks) is most certainly not kicking to where you can feel it yet.

    I'm in favor of keeping this a realistic BMB because it's more enjoyable in the long run when people are real with one another. It's not hurting anyone to claim to show way early per se, but to tell people not to say their piece even if it's scientifically backed up, as another person did, is absolutely absurd. And the fact that others agreed with it is mind boggling

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  • Please keep in mind that there may be an almost four week difference between some of us so someone could technically be showing at 12 weeks because the uterus has moved above the pelvic bone at that point
  • Please keep in mind that there may be an almost four week difference between some of us so someone could technically be showing at 12 weeks because the uterus has moved above the pelvic bone at that point

    I don't know if this was directed at me but I do keep that in mind. I'm due the first week of March.
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  • Okay scientifically speaking, Yes a woman who has had previous pregnancies her uterus will expand quicker than your 1st or 2nd. So it is completely normal for a woman like myself to be able to feel and notice the bump. If you pay attention to all of the articles it is not impossible to have your uterus above where another pregnant woman's uterus is. I have had 5 other pregnancies, 4 births. Though the earliest I have felt any of them move is 12-13 weeks. But that is the way my body is, no yours, hers or the next.
  • fwtx5815fwtx5815 member
    edited August 2015
    People may find it "offensive" that others are saying its bloat, but you know what I find borderline offensive but mostly just annoying? When people claim that they're showing baby at 6 weeks and swear they're feeling movement at 8 weeks because it's their 2+ baby so somehow they have a SUPER baby that's growing faster than anyone else's and their baby has already mastered judo chops in the womb so that's why they can feel it. You aren't growing a superhuman, it's a regular old baby just like mine. /rant
    This is your first pregnancy. You have absolutely no experience being pregnant, being a mom, birthing a child, etc yet you spend a lot of time telling other women how they should be feeling and thinking like you are an expert. Enough already. Seriously. One time you posted a bed with a bassinet next to it and suggested someone try that with their baby. Did you put your dog in a bassinet and it worked so you thought you would tell other women what to do with their child? I'm even going to apologize in advance if this post hurts your feelings. I can't take your expert, but not really an expert, advice on being pregnant. Edited for spelling a word incorrectly.
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  • edited August 2015
    People may find it "offensive" that others are saying its bloat, but you know what I find borderline offensive but mostly just annoying? When people claim that they're showing baby at 6 weeks and swear they're feeling movement at 8 weeks because it's their 2+ baby so somehow they have a SUPER baby that's growing faster than anyone else's and their baby has already mastered judo chops in the womb so that's why they can feel it. You aren't growing a superhuman, it's a regular old baby just like mine. /rant
    This is your first pregnancy. You have absolutely no experience being pregnant, being a mom, birthing a child, etc yet you spend a lot of time telling other women how they should be feeling and thinking like you are an expert. Enough already. Seriously. One time you posted a bed with a bassinet next to it and suggested someone try that with their baby. Did you put your dog in a bassinet and it worked so you thought you would tell other women what to do with their child? I'm even going to apologize in advance if this post hurts your feelings. I can't take your expert, but not really an expert, advice on being pregnant. Edited for spelling a word incorrectly.
    **Removed for TOU Violation**
    Ok, I'm unintelligent with a low reading comprehension? Grow up. I do appreciate how you are "protecting the integrity of the bump" which is a website full of people you don't know but spend all day putting down and telling how to live during their pregnancy.
  • lanatalia said:

    fwtx5815 said:

    lanatalia said:

    fwtx5815 said:

    People may find it "offensive" that others are saying its bloat, but you know what I find borderline offensive but mostly just annoying?
    When people claim that they're showing baby at 6 weeks and swear they're feeling movement at 8 weeks because it's their 2+ baby so somehow they have a SUPER baby that's growing faster than anyone else's and their baby has already mastered judo chops in the womb so that's why they can feel it. You aren't growing a superhuman, it's a regular old baby just like mine.

    /rant

    This is your first pregnancy. You have absolutely no experience being pregnant, being a mom, birthing a child, etc yet you spend a lot of time telling other women how they should be feeling and thinking like you are an expert. Enough already.

    Seriously. One time you posted a bed with a bassinet next to it and suggested someone try that with their baby. Did you put your dog in a bassinet and it worked so you thought you would tell other women what to do with their child?

    I'm even going to apologize in advance if this post hurts your feelings. I can't take your expert, but not really an expert, advice on being pregnant.

    Edited for spelling a word incorrectly.
    Did you actually read the post where I posted a bassinet? Your reading comprehension must not be that great, because I said that's what I was planning on trying that while ACKNOWLEDGING the fact that I hadn't used one yet. That had absolutely NOTHING to do with this thread and you're embarrassing yourself by even bringing it up because it's totally unrelated.

    An apology isn't necessary because I don't put much stock in your opinion of me. You've already shown your ass on another thread.

    People that can't handle opposing opinions, or ya know, reality, don't have to hang out here on the bump. And I don't have to have a kid to understand what's possible and what isn't. Disagreeing with the special snowflakes =/= claiming to be an expert.

    Try not to get so butt hurt from message boards.

    Ok, I'm unintelligent with a low reading comprehension? Grow up.
    I do appreciate how you are "protecting the integrity of the bump" which is a website full of people you don't know but spend all day putting down and telling how to live during their pregnancy.

    You're the one that decided to misrepresent what I said in a totally unrelated thread, it was either that or you *truly* didn't get what my post actually said. Either way, it's kinda weird that you remembered that.. Almost like you're keeping tabs on me. It's kinda weird but I'm flattered!

    Also, do me a favor. Point out exactly where I told anyone in this thread how to live during their pregnancy, or even where I told someone specifically that they're just fat and don't actually look pregnant. Use that handy quote function and point it out to me.



    Don't worry, I'll wait.
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  • fwtx5815 said:

    You can "show" early. But it's not the baby, it's the water retention, hormones, bloat, gas, etc. But congrats, you're still showing....something.

    Some people on this board seem to get personally offended when this is pointed out. I understand wanting the outside to match how you're feeling (having a bump) but even if it's not actually the baby that's showing, why can't they be satisfied knowing that the extra puffiness is at least caused by the pregnancy? On the Random thread someone actually called us bitches for saying it's too early to show. Like, it's not that serious.
    In my post that used "the b word" I actually said exactly what you just did. And I didn't say it because I was personally offended. My point was that I couldn't wait for everyone on this board to be past the 12 week mark so some, like you, would stop trying to burst everyone's bubbles. Yes, people can certainly be showing right now...whether it's their uterus, bloat, or organs being squished northward. I just don't get why strangers feel the need to tell someone it must be bloat. On the flip side, I agree that if it's bloat don't be bummed; you're still showing that you're pregnant.
  • Awh and this is why the ignore feature is so nice! For when dealing with comments like the ones fwtx5815 makes... there is a point when expressing your opinion if done in a rude way becomes a personal attack we are all entitled to our opinions ALL OF US! and that's the awesome thing about it they are opinions there are no right or wrong ones. And please for all of our hormonal sanity if your going to use a thread to argue please use the privet message feature.

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  • Awh and this is why the ignore feature is so nice! For when dealing with comments like the ones fwtx5815 makes... there is a point when expressing your opinion if done in a rude way becomes a personal attack we are all entitled to our opinions ALL OF US! and that's the awesome thing about it they are opinions there are no right or wrong ones. And please for all of our hormonal sanity if your going to use a thread to argue please use the privet message feature.

    Not that you'll see this anyway, but actually opinions can be wrong.
    https://www.houstonpress.com/arts/no-it-s-not-your-opinion-you-re-just-wrong-updated-7611752

    Also, you don't get to dictate how people respond to posts.
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  • Already into the yoga pants and loose shirts! Just had to get some new clothes otherwise I feel like I breathe.
  • I'm probably not showing, I'm almost 9 weeks and just feel super bloated and chubby. But I am wondering something... My lower abdomen/stomach is rock hard (below my belly button)- is that the uterus I'm feeling? Clearly a FTM here, I have my first us on Monday :)
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    Well, I started to pop out... I'm 11 weeks and my lower belly will not suck in and is hard as a rock. My belly button is already going flat too! I thought it was all in my head till my husband commented on it the other night. This is my 3rd pregnancy, so I guess that explains why the belly came sooner. I was kinda hoping it wouldn't be as noticeable till week 14-15, but oh well - time to pull out the maternity pants
  • It took one visit to this "community" to realize that it is not one I want to be a part of. Best of luck with your bickering.. Sheesh!
  • I'm 11 weeks and one day and I am showing. My first pregnancy and I am 6'2 and overweight. My boobs also already gre a size and a half. I could get away wearing b's and c's but now I wear d's and Dd lol. And boy are they soooore. This app says my baby is the size of a lime. :)
  • I'm 11 weeks and totally not showing. Just getting bloated and feeling fat ;)
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  • I'm nine weeks weighed myself didn't gain a pound but I look huge ! I think bloating is the culprit for now !

  • It took one visit to this "community" to realize that it is not one I want to be a part of. Best of luck with your bickering.. Sheesh!


    Just ignore the people who are being negative. believe me it doesn't get better on other boards there will always be people with a different opinion that they feel everyone has to accept. this board is actually a lot better than the one I came from. there will always be drama its what you do with it that makes this community nurturing or negative.

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  • aashbiezaashbiez member
    edited August 2015
    I'm 11 weeks today and starting middle of last week I've had a belly pop!
    I know it's mostly bloat, and I've been ridiculously constipated so I'm sure half of the bump is poop haha!
    Either way, it certainly looks & feels different than my normal "food baby" pudgy belly!
    I'm not the only first timer who's stuck my belly way out to see how it'll look in a few months, right?! ;)

    Edit bc the bump ate half my post :(
  • Yes ,! I was 50 kg 5'5 . And had a flat stomach and barely had fat . I struggled to put weight on . I haven't had a flat stomach since I was about 7 weeks . At my midwife appointment at 8 weeks I had put on 7 kg tomorrow at my 11 weeks midwife appointment I'll find out how much more I have put on . Feels good to be
  • Only 10 weeks so I'm fairly certain I'm not showing. I do look a little like I have had a weekend of binging on cookies though. My pants that haven't previously felt snug or slid below my belly are now acting a fool but I'm pretty sure it's just because of bloating. Total hot stuff over here, lemme tell you.
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