Bump showing yet? If so, Pix pix!

mrsyimster

Height: 5'2"

7 Weeks on Friday the 22, 1st appointment on the 22nd too.

1st time pergo

Status: I think there is a small bump, bc my pants are REALLY tight, but it could be that it is all bloat (no pix this time, but I didn't take one today)

1> I KNOW there is bloat. so just wondering if anyone is starting to show yet? including twins moms out there!!! or let us know when you do show and post a picture, so we can send you some love~

2> When did you start wearing / buying the belly band, maternity pants?

MollyandD

I'm 6 weeks, 7 on Friday, and don't think I'll show for a little while longer. My husband wondered if we miscalculated and I'm further along, because I was bloated last week. I assured him that I'm not THAT far. Then my bloated belly went back to normal the next day. 

MTB16

The only thing anyone is showing at this stage is bloat.  lots and lots of bloat. 

jmacd22

Just bloat. 

AverageAsh

Not my best angle but here I am at 8 weeks.

meq124

@AverageAsh OMG that is the best thing I have seen all day!

onefootinthebayou

AverageAsh said:

Not my best angle but here I am at 8 weeks.

You're looking a little pekid but that color green looks really good on you. You're barely showing at all. 

AverageAsh

@onefootinthebayou awww thanks girl! I've been sneaking some carbs in, I hoped they wouldn't show!

MollyandD

MTB16 said:

The only thing anyone is showing at this stage is bloat.  lots and lots of bloat. 

Yep. It's too early for us to show off bumps yet. I remember my mom and sister laughing about a girl we know who posted her "baby bump" at 8 weeks. Like me, all she had was a bloated belly, and she had also totally stopped watching what she ate the second she learned she was pregnant. She attributed the weight gain and bloat to a baby bump. 

wintersong

I think you can't really show before about 12 weeks when the uterus comes up above the pelvic bone.   

But I have already shamelessly pulled out my maternity pants. The bloat is real! 

mkillian27

No bump, just fat

Bluebird2318

AverageAsh said:

Not my best angle but here I am at 8 weeks.

JAGinMI

@AverageAsh I can't believe it but we are totally twinsies!

chrstna618

Hahaha loving this thread! I am so bloated...I keep looking for my old belly band just so I can wear jeans and not do the 'ponytail holder button extension' thing in public but I can't find it!!! Arg!!! You elusive beast!

MrsNap_515

chrstna618 said:

Hahaha loving this thread! I am so bloated...I keep looking for my old belly band just so I can wear jeans and not do the 'ponytail holder button extension' thing in public but I can't find it!!! Arg!!! You elusive beast!

hahaha @chrstna618 I've been rocking that ponytail holder trick the past 2 weeks already, I can't button my pants at all LOL

chrstna618

MrsNap_515 said:

chrstna618 said:

Hahaha loving this thread! I am so bloated...I keep looking for my old belly band just so I can wear jeans and not do the 'ponytail holder button extension' thing in public but I can't find it!!! Arg!!! You elusive beast!

hahaha @chrstna618 I've been rocking that ponytail holder trick the past 2 weeks already, I can't button my pants at all LOL

I have one pair of shorts that I can kinda button most of the time...I hope the temperature doesn't drop soon LOL 

mrsyimster

thank goodness im not crazy and am not the only one that can not button my pants!!!!

EnglishTeacherMama

@mrsyimster haha that is a great meme collection! Definitely texting that to DH now  

and p.s. I am also joining the team of "not recording memories of my massive bloat"... maybe a 12-week bump picture? At the earliest. 

rainafire77

chrstna618 said:

Hahaha loving this thread! I am so bloated...I keep looking for my old belly band just so I can wear jeans and not do the 'ponytail holder button extension' thing in public but I can't find it!!! Arg!!! You elusive beast!

I totally do the ponytail button extension on my jeans! It works!

ihateusernames*

onefootinthebayou

MK1013 said:

rainafire77 said:

chrstna618 said:

Hahaha loving this thread! I am so bloated...I keep looking for my old belly band just so I can wear jeans and not do the 'ponytail holder button extension' thing in public but I can't find it!!! Arg!!! You elusive beast!

I totally do the ponytail button extension on my jeans! It works!

Haha, yes!! One of the best tricks! 

---------------SITB-------------------

I am unfamiliar with this technology - do you hang the ponytail holder around the button, loop it through the button hole, then loop it over the button again?  I'm not there yet but am asking for future me...

Scarlett830

ihateusernames* said:

Omg. What. Is. That?!

ihateusernames*

It's my 6 week bump pic silly!
or a pregnant hairless cat, we get confused a lot lately
@Scarlett830

chrstna618

@onefootinthebayou there are a couple techniques for the ponytail button apparatus. As you described, hook button-through hole-back around button, will give a snugger, more secure hold. But as thing progress you may adopt the loop knot through hole-single button hook method for more comfort. Good luck on your adventures! Keep them trousers up soldier!

bropal

Pre pregnancy, I was obsessed with all Lularoe leggings. They are proving to be a lifesaver now because they stretch nicely for my bloat bump. 

weareturtles

@AverageAsh - that made me LOL! I know I feel bloated now...but my goodness, if these twins continue to stick, I WILL look like that at the end of this! 

kelizr

@bropal me as well on the LuLaRoe! I'm just hoping that the real preggo belly doesn't stretch them out for use after baby! But I love the Irma and a few dresses for a baby belly!

wintersong

bropal said:

Pre pregnancy, I was obsessed with all Lularoe leggings. They are proving to be a lifesaver now because they stretch nicely for my bloat bump. 

Yes! I'm a size 14 so the TC should last me awhile. Add in Irmas and I am blump ready.

ihateusernames*

K fine. Here's my 6 week bloat. 

dubcompanion

@ihateusernames* You've already had two kids, right? Your bloat is smaller than mine is at 6 weeks... As a FTM, teach me your ways!! Namely, how to keep it tight lol!

allie92089

Does bloat make you gain weight? Worried I have too much bloat already and I've been trying to eat a lot better and drink lots of water! First pregnancy here! 

MrsWilson830521

Yessssss...my brother actually asked me if I was sure I wasn't further along because in so freakin bloated hahaha. I wake up in the am with a nice flat belly and after eating and drinking water all day by the end of the day BAM bloated belly.

ihateusernames*

Ha yes, 2 kids and this is 3 chasing around two toddlers is good exercise. I didn't have that with my first pregnancy. Even my nose got fat and I gained 15lbs in the first trimester with the first kid.

Im a heavy weight champ by third trimester though, just you wait @dubcompanion

dubcompanion

Oye, I haven't dared weigh myself the past couple weeks. I'm tracking calories on MyFitnessPal, so that's been keeping me in check. If I have gained anything, it's likely due to water retention and pipes being backed up. 
... Which is what I'm totally going to use if I start showing way early and people point it out. 
"Dub, you preggers?" 
"Why, is it obvious I haven't taken a shit in a week?"
"Um, omg, I'm so sorry-"
"I mean, I AM pregnant. But I'm only a couple months along. This bump you see is just a trapped balloon of farts and cheese puffs. Next time you go to feel someone's burgeoning bump, consider what else it could be. Just, consider. 
"Okayyyyy. Well, I have a lot of work to do, so...." ::runs away, regretting asking such a personal question::

wintersong

allie92089 said:

Does bloat make you gain weight? Worried I have too much bloat already and I've been trying to eat a lot better and drink lots of water! First pregnancy here! 

It's the kind of weight that doesn't really stick. It makes you bigger around. It's gas and poop, lol. Depending on your pregnancy weight you are supposed to gain different amounts of weight. It's ok if you've airway gained a couple of pounds. 

Schumerator

@dubcompanion I keep waiting for someone to say "oh my gosh I could totally tell you were pregnant!" And me being like great... Since I'm only 6 weeks 

irishrose54

@MrsWilson830521 I'm the same way with the bloat. I wake up with a flat belly and am always pleased but by the end of the day I've doubled in size around my waist and it's so uncomfortable. I've been wearing dresses every day since I hate when pants feel too tight. 

Spartanrd4

I'm so happy I can wear scrubs to work! At home I basically wear leggings every day. But I am definitely not as bloated as I was my last pregnancy.

mrsyimster

Doc said im suppose to show earlier. this is after waking up and no food.

7 weeks 5 days today

howdthathappen

mrsyimster said:

Doc said im suppose to show earlier. this is after waking up and no food.

7 weeks 5 days today

Yeah, I would pretty much pay for that body, so this means nothing to me. haha

mrsyimster

howdthathappen said:

mrsyimster said:

Doc said im suppose to show earlier. this is after waking up and no food.

7 weeks 5 days today

Yeah, I would pretty much pay for that body, so this means nothing to me. haha

awe... I bet you are beautiful!