My belly...

RickeyandDani

Ok ok ok I KNOW that there's no specific size I'm supposed to be and every pregnancy is different for every woman. I know this but I can't seem to convince my rather annoying pregnancy brain of this!!

I did not start off over or underweight although I was probably a little closer to overweight if I had to "Go there". (weighed 153 at 5'6" when I was pre-pregnant, but I guarantee my boobs weighed at least 4lbs of that!) So I gained 7 lbs by week 11. Fortunately I wasn't a barfer. Since then I've not gained a pound - which means I haven't gained any weight in 3 weeks. And my belly is getting big!!! I dont' comprehend this!!!!!!!  I feel like I"m too big for only being about 15 weeks!!! sigh.......

My Dr. has never told me how much I'm supposed to gain. I haven't seen my Dr. since 10w. I feel kinda lost in all this! I'm sorry I don't have a belly pic to post right now I'm at work. But let's just say that lookin from the front or side it's evident I have a bump.

I guess this is more of a vent then anything. I just don't get it!!! How am I getting bigger if I'm not gaining any weight?  and shouldn't I be gaining weight?

rcollier_17

I'll trade ya. I'd love to have the belly without the weight.

vmm0016

I haven't gained any weight and my bump is pretty big already.  Here is the post I made yesterday with a bump picture.  I had to have my DH add the picture, sorry I am not very tech savy.  Anyway, I am sure you are fine.  I am 5'6" and weigh 148.

 

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/19597801.aspx

 

courtney_lynne

I totally understand! THis is my second so I have popped sooner. I have what I refer to as a "six month bump" and I am only 4 months or so. I feel huge, but haven't gained any weight, it has just redistributed.

BetsyDavis

Relax I'm almost 27 week still haven't gained and have a big ol bump.?

AFwife1106

You have lost weight from somewhere else.. either water weight or fat or something.. to make up for the gain in your belly.

I lost 5 lbs at my last appointment.. I was over weight to begin with.  My belly is huge from the baby, but my legs have gotten smaller and so has my chest.  Boobs are bigger but my band size is smaller. 

Corrine10

I am almost 19 weeks and I have only gained 3 pounds so far. But by looking at the size of my belly, you would think I gained more like 10-15...I have a very distinct baby bump..some people just put the weight on in different places and at different times in their pregnancy..you are doing fine! GL!