bloat or pop

alysalouton

how can i tell if i've "popped" or if its just weight gain and bloat. My tummy is kinda sticking out more than usual but i cant tell if i popped or if i'm just gaining weight.

mamaofboys

Bloating is very common this early but since the uterus is still behind the pelvic bone until around 12 weeks, it probably isn't actually related to the baby. Most first time moms don't really show until later in the 2nd tri. I think I didn't show until around 18-20 weeks with my first although I know a lot of women show considerably earlier. 

gabriellemdek

Its just boating. Your uterus is still sitting really low, not large enough yet to resemble how big your belly really is. I am 8 weeks and my bloated belly looks like I am at least 4-5 months along. This is my first pregnancy and I am very petite, so it looks really funny to have such a big belly so early.

bryantgirl

I'm 5 weeks and I have major gas/bloat. I don't know if I'm showing a bloat belly but I feel like I've gained 10 lbs. when I've actually lost 1.

atnoz861

I felt the same way! I went for my first apt and thought "oh god I bet I've already gained 5lbs" Come to find out I lost 2!!