15 Weeks - Showing? Belly Pics?

Knottie67433635

Hi All,
I'm pregnant with our first.  At 15 weeks, I feel like I'm showing and my stomach is definitely sticking out pretty far - is this normal?  Is everyone else showing this early?  I want to be sure that I'm not putting on too much "bad weight" vs actual needed baby weight.  Anyone have pics or experience on what's normal at this stage?

schef070911

Hey @Knottie67433635 - on Wednesdays we have a thread called HDBD (Hump Day Bump Day) where people post pics of their baby bump, that's a great place to check for reference!  https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12692006/hdbd#latest

To answer your question, I'm 15 weeks 1 day and a first-time mom (FTM) and I feel like my bump has grown significantly since Monday, so no you're not alone. Pic attached.

There's a thread about weight gain as well, but if you're concerned about that I'd check with your OB. There seems to be a huge variation in what's normal from what I can tell. Hope that helps! (edited: added HDBD link)

pinkshades05

I started getting a bump around 15-16 weeks with my first. Completely normal.

kitkat8387

My pic is posted in HBDB if you want to take a look, but I'm also a FTM and just over 15 weeks and started showing in the last couple of days. I've only gained 5 lbs, but it is all in my stomach. So I think now is a pretty normal time to show, but some show a little sooner and some later, it depends a lot on your height/body type from what I can tell! I know some more petite women show way earlier than 15 weeks, but I'm pretty tall/curvy so I'm just starting to show now. 

beggsyboo

I'm 15 weeks FTM and while I am considered obese, my hubby says my stomach seems to protrude more than usual and tight. My scale at home says I weigh the same if not less than when I wasn't pregnant but the doctor's scale says otherwise. I think it was water weight or my clothes.

Aarg

With my first I started seeing a bump around 15-16 weeks! I had a little pudge in the belly area already, but it was definitely a bump due to placement and a more rounded look lol Almost 13 weeks with baby #2 and have that same rounded belly as 15-16 weeks! Everyone is different!! But if you have any concerns, check with your OB!