Bump yet?

nataliec22

Hi ladies! Anyone have a significant bump yet?? I'm getting nervous because I don't see much more than bloating and haven't gained any weight (not complaining) but I'm getting a little nervous.

kbedfox

It's common for many FTM not to show until later in 2nd or even 3rd trimester. Check out the HDBD thread every Wednesday as that's the designated spot to post bump pics.

cbou

nataliec22 said:

Hi ladies! Anyone have a significant bump yet?? I'm getting nervous because I don't see much more than bloating and haven't gained any weight (not complaining) but I'm getting a little nervous.

Please use the search function before posting new threads. Even though all women will show in their own time, this question has been posted and answered many times. There is also a weekly HDBD (hump day bump day) thread where you can see photos of other ladies' bumps.

Latina211508

I'm pregnant with my fourth (17wk1d) and I have no bump or bloat. There's no need to be nervous. Every woman starts showing at different times.

4N6s

I'm in the same boat, 15w2d and nothing.

thisusername

Sometimes when I use the search bar the answers I'm looking for don't come up, also the whole point of this group is to ask questions to each other isn't it? I know I can't find a lot of the answers sometimes and I really don't like when people say not to ask questions because even if they were answered maybe they couldn't find it. It's pretty hard to filter through hundreds of messages and posts especially when you're worried and just want a quick answer.




I'm not showing at a either, I'm also still losing weight but I just had surgery, the doctor says it's completely normal! As long as your baby is healthy you don't even need to show, right!?

Zepplin1218

@thisusername for some types of posts I would agree but for this there is literally a post every Wednesday that is on the first page. So even without searching it is easy to find. This was asked before today's so it would have been second page and been the first to come up, no filtering needed.

Zepplin1218

I also don't think anyone is wrong to redirect. It's not out of bitterness or rudeness it's out of desire to keep people active and not swamped by repeat threads

AdventureMama

thisusername said:

Sometimes when I use the search bar the answers I'm looking for don't come up, also the whole point of this group is to ask questions to each other isn't it? I know I can't find a lot of the answers sometimes and I really don't like when people say not to ask questions because even if they were answered maybe they couldn't find it. It's pretty hard to filter through hundreds of messages and posts especially when you're worried and just want a quick answer. I'm not showing at a either, I'm also still losing weight but I just had surgery, the doctor says it's completely normal! As long as your baby is healthy you don't even need to show, right!?

Make sure you're using the search function just for February 16... it's found by clicking the magnifying glass next to the page navigation. If you use the "search boards" feature at the bottom of the page, you get crazy results from the entire Bump which is very unhelpful.

That being said, this thread didn't need to exist, especially when we have an HDBD thread every week. If you haven't, reading the "New Here? Read Me First!" post is super helpful in familiarizing yourself with our weekly threads and other places to get great info.

thisusername

I wasnt trying so sound like I thought they were mean or anything! Just to make sure you guys know that! I know it wasn't to be mean, I was just trying to support the mom who posted it too. I'm on mobile so I feel like it's hit or a miss with the app sometimes when it comes to certain functions like the search bar and replying to threads. I just do know that some of the other topics, like a few repeat on medications, need answers super quick and can't filter out what medication they are looking for. Anyways, just want to make sure you guys know I wasn't saying that it was mean, just more so being supportive to the mom who posted it in case she had encountered those issues!
But I totally understand not wanting the repeat threads. Since I can't sleep I started sorting through the older feeds and noticed a lot more of those repeats than I knew existed. Like there's almost 32 baby shower posts! Holy cow! Anyhow, thanks for making sure I knew it wasn't you guys being bitter, I did know! But I'm glad the people on our board are nice enough to want that clarified.

Zepplin1218

I gave up on the app for the very reason you just stated - it sucks!

jazelise

I'm 16w with my 3rd and all I have is bloat.

eshook2

I am showing big time, all belly. When people ask when r u due they look surprised. I have barely gained any weight maybe 3lbs. Everyone is different and since this isn't my first rodeo I was expecting to show a little earlier.

suteki325

I'm 18 weeks (FTM) and barely have a bump. It is a bit disheartening, because I figured that by now I'd for sure be noticeably pregnant. But I keep telling myself to have patience - before too long I'm sure I'll have a big ol' (uncomfortable) bump!

gratedayne

Feel lucky! I'm 15 weeks and 4 days, yet I have a noticeable bump. It is hard, and I can easily find my uterus. The bump actually causes back aches and tons of pressure on me. I can hardly breathe!