size question for you 2nd tri ladies...

magpiebride61210

Hello from 1st tri. I can't wait to get to the point where i can move over to this board.  Anyway, my question is about the size of my bump. I know everyone is going to be different, some much different than others. But... there's gotta be some sort of average out there when it comes to how much we show at 15 weeks. I'm going to be involved with several weddings starting at 14 w to 18 w. I have already purchased 3 dresses for each wedding, but I'm guessing I wont fit into any of them as they are slim fitting. Am I going to be big enough to fit into a maternity dress by then? If so, I'll start returning the skinny dresses and shopping for maternity dresses. Thanks for the help!

 

Angel002

Sorry, I think everyone is different, some women at my stage are barely showing a little and me, I've started showing early and I'm big.

Maybe ask the ladies at Motherhood Maternity or A Pea in The Pod?

Libby33

It's true -- everyone is so different. My butt has exploded this time around, not something I experienced with the first pregnancy!

starsmaycollide

I am 14 weeks now with my first, and I have a small frame- I am definitely not in maternity clothes yet. The bump is just starting out for me so I am okay in most of my clothes, some are just a tad tighter..

It may get tricker as you get closer to 18 weeks rather than 14, though. 

CelticWife

Sadly, there is no average. It depends entirely on your body shape, the position of your uterus, how much bloating you will have...

You will be bigger, but you will probably not have a defined baby bump. If you have empire waisted dresses, that flow away from your body, that will probably work the  best. An actual maternity dress will be way too big on you.

Your other option is to wear spanx/corset to flatten your belly. It is safe for baby, but not very comfortable for you. (Several of my brides and their wedding party members have done this. - I am a wedding photographer.)

Norcal_chick

There's no way to tell. I am guessing you would probably be safe to go w/ non maternity dresses that can be altered. That way you can have the dresses let out in certain areas if you need to.

LCB34

There is no average.  Sorry.  You'll just have to wait and see how you are coming along.

FWIW, I was thin pre-pregnancy and did not start showing until after 20 weeks.

lilmgirl

No one will be able to answer this question for you.  Some people show at 10w, some won't show until 25w.

magpiebride61210

sounds good... thanks girls! sounds like I'll be doing some last minute shopping. I'm by no means overweight, but I'm also no skinny girl. I've got a feeling I'll be showing something by then. My boobs are already too big for my bras. Pants are still fine, and the bloating isn't too bad. I'm just looking twoards the future to keep my mind of the worry i have now about getting to that point.

 

thanks again!

LadyDelilah

I was your size now PP and you have NO IDEA how your body is going to change. with DS I was out in front and my belly button popped  I carried really high with this LO Im wide and low... it just depends... I would buy something and just keep the reciepts...

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Will the brides let you wear a different dress?  I think it would be a little (OK, a LOT) selfish to ask IMO.

That aside, I am in a wedding next week.  If the dress was form fitting, it would not work.  

PunkyBooster

I am 20 weeks and although I wear looser or maternity shirts, I'm still in most of my regular pants, some with the help of the BeBand. A maternity dress would swallow me whole right now.

There is no "standard" for sizes of bumps. Some ladies are several weeks behind me and are 2x the size and some are 6 months and the same size as me. It just depends on your own body build. 

Deutscher

If its not a maternity dress buy BIG then DOUBLE it! I just took my Bridesmaid dress back yesterday because it was TOO TIGHT! I went from a size 8 (two sizes too big) to a size 16 because the place I am gainin is only my belly bump not in my hips. Just buy BIG!

Villo24

It is hard to say as everyone is different. I have a small frame and have a bump for me, but definitely not maternity dress worthy. I have a wedding to go to in 3 weeks and will be wearing a non-maternity sun dress. It is very hard to predict.

RyansWifey5

(I only skimmed the replies, sorry if this is already posted)

I'd say your best best is to do something with an empire waste that way if you are showing if gives you room for your belly no matter how big you are. I definitely couldn't fit into a "skinny" dress after 14 weeks. Everyone is different though!

IncogNeato

Me at 5 weeks and 15 weeks:

I could still fit in all my clothes except for my tightest pants, but they just didn't look as cute. I definitely looked softer but not significantly bigger. Also, you're still mostly squish at that point, so it's compressible. Beware the boob growth, though.

wife1014

Everyone is different.  Wait until you are closer to decide.

magpiebride61210

kgorman:

Will the brides let you wear a different dress?  I think it would be a little (OK, a LOT) selfish to ask IMO.

That aside, I am in a wedding next week.  If the dress was form fitting, it would not work.  

 

i'm not a bridesmaid in any of them, my DH is. I'm just going. I would NEVER ask to change the dress if I was a bridesmaid... but that being said. If the dress won't fit, that bride had better come up with a plan B!

*kendrick*

I went to a wedding this past weekend and wore a maternity dress. But, I was in maternity bottoms at week 10. I bought one fancy maternity dress that I hope will tide me over for every dressy event during this PG. That said, my MIL bought me two non-maternity jersey-material dresses and they fit great with room to grow (and they were cheap--yay Ross!)

Here is a great picture gallery for seeing how different women present in different weeks. https://www.amazingpregnancy-pictures.com/photopost/index.php/cat/501/

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magpiebride61210:

kgorman:

Will the brides let you wear a different dress?  I think it would be a little (OK, a LOT) selfish to ask IMO.

That aside, I am in a wedding next week.  If the dress was form fitting, it would not work.  

 

i'm not a bridesmaid in any of them, my DH is. I'm just going. I would NEVER ask to change the dress if I was a bridesmaid... but that being said. If the dress won't fit, that bride had better come up with a plan B!

Ah!  OK then!  Well, I would either wait until closer (although that can be stressful) or get a dress that is forgiving, Empire cut would work well.  Good luck!!! 

bndenton07

i wouldnt have fit into maternity dresses by 14 weeks at all.... 18 weeks was when i just started showing and bought some pants but the dresses are a little different... my suggestion would be go try on dresses from the maternity store and one that isnt HUGE on you, go with that. Otherwise i would just wait untill the date is closer... i really didnt start SHOWING (like u couldnt miss it) until 20 weeks... but like u said, everyone is different

TAMLVSCARL

No way to tell how big you'll be by then but I would wait on buying the dress or buy an empire style so that way you'll be fine no matter how big you get.