First signs of a belly

Jhontiel

Hi! This is my first post and really, I think I am looking for reassurance more than anything! 

I am almost 10 weeks and all of a sudden, as I stand in the mirror analyzing my soon to be baby bump, I notice it's not so soon to be anymore! And I am freaking out about it! Should I be showing so early? The scale says I have only gained 3 lbs., but I am overweight and figured I would not begin to show until much later in the pregnancy. I know I am over-analyzing things, but I just can't help it. Is it normal to begin showing at 10 weeks?

Areli71611

From what I understand, it's probably bloat/gas right now; if this is your first, you probably won't sport a "bump" until around 12-13 weeks. Right now, your uterus more than likely is still low and hasn't "popped" out yet. But...it does vary from woman to woman, even pregnancy to pregnancy, so...who knows??

Kayte317

This is my first pregnancy and I also popped at 10 weeks.  I am a bigger girl and didn't think I would show till much later but no.  In my family it's really common.  My mom popped at 10 weeks with me as well.  I just bought some bigger t-shirts.  Everyone keeps asking if I'm sure I'm only as far as I am.  They think I should be more like 5 months lol  Enjoy it!  Good luck!

WiFeY 4 LiFeY

Dont stress out..at 14wks your uterus is just above your pubic bone="real" baby bump. while in your 1st tri it is bloating..and it seems like a lot of us on here have that..more so second+ time moms.

drunkindonuts

I wouldn?t say I?ve ?popped? or anything, but I can tell I have a small bump.  I?m fairly thin and my stomach was always very flat so I have a noticeable bump to myself, which is different than the bloat I had earlier on.  Someone else probably wouldn?t be able to tell though.  I haven't gained any weight yet, but I'm sure it's around the corner.  Don't stress out though, sport it!  3lbs is within normal range for the first trimester. 

mrussello

I had a belly for a few weeks, on and off. Then it vanished....magical bloat. Now it's starting to pop out again, but I can feel where my uterus is so it's actual baby popping! Your 10 week bump may go away too.