Bigger mama updates

marilyn049

Hey ladies,

A while ago I posted because I was quite down about being a bigger pregnant mom. I was down because I wanted to have a baby bump, but knew, because I was bigger that it won't happen for a while. To my surprise I wasn't alone and you lady's totally helped me feel better. So I just wanted to know how you bigger lady's are doing?! Any baby bumps yet? any movements? I still can't find anything yet, not that I know of anyway. I can't tell if my tummy is getting bigger from all my insides moving up to make way for the baby or if its actually the baby..To be honest I have no idea where the baby is :P. I have a doctors appointment next week and I can' wait to ask them to point the baby out to me so I know for sure!

How far along are you ladies now? and how are you doing?
Hope you're all doing well!!

Of The Eld

I'm almost 15 weeks, and starting to spread. my abdomen (between boobs and belly) is much more rigid.  my belly is getting bigger, but it mostly just looks like fat. I can tell its not though, because I can't suck it in anymore.

MrsRiceARoni

I am 18w 1d today and I am deffinatly getting a bit of a bump, granted there is some coushin over top of it but it is pretty obvious that I am pregnant especially when I wear maternity shirts. I've always carried most of my weight in my hips/rear so my stomach is really changing a lot, I'm also sticking out sooner since this is my second pregnancy. I noticed that I look a lot healthier since I lost a lot of weight in the first trimester from my face and other areas which just makes my stomach stand out more in comparison. I have been feeling movement for weeks, but not every day. I imagine it will still be qute a while before feeling anything from the outside.

Justtee33

I'm 18 weeks, 274lbs, 5'7", haven't gained any weight since starting the pregnancey and I'm just starting to notice that my belly has popped from it's normal fluffiness. I really noticed when putting on 2 shirts this week and how they puffed out further than normal. I think I see it the most looking straight down at my belly as opposed to a profile view. No one would notice I was pregnant just looking at me though, which is fine with me. I'm not too worried about showing off the bump. I'm sure in a few months it will be impossible to not notice. I think I've felt movements a couple of times, starting about week 16 but they are far and few between. I haven't moved into maternity clothes but I think I could...waiting for the fall/winter though. In the meantime I'm wearing lots of dresses elastic waist pants. Health wise, I feel fine! I have gestational diabetes so am tracking my glucose 4 times a day, but all is well. Thanks for checking in. You are so not alone!

laurapacheco

I am about 15 1/2 weeks, 5'8 & 236lbs. (size 16-ish). So far I've only gained 1 lb., and like others my belly has gotten bigger but it still just looks like fatness & not pregnancy. My lower abdomen has gotten firmer though, so I can tell that's where baby is. Haven't felt any movement yet... looking forward to it though! :-)

Going in for the glucose test next Monday... nervous! Really hope I don't end up with gestational diabetes. 

MrsStacieH

I'll be 15 weeks tomorrow. Was a size 16 when I got pregnant. I lost 4 lbs with MS and still haven't gained anything. My stomach is harder and with some shirts I look like I have a small bump but mostly I just still feel fat. Can't wait to pop. Going back to work next week and I was really hoping to pop by then but oh well.

dreemkin84

My husband put his hand on my stomach and said, "I want to feel baby move". I said that I can't even feel it yet and that it's just layers of fat he's touching. Im definitely getting a bump but it is not hard at all. Just looks like I'm eating too much. We will get there!

JJsMum

laurapacheco:

I am about 15 1/2 weeks, 5'8 & 236lbs. (size 16-ish). So far I've only gained 1 lb., and like others my belly has gotten bigger but it still just looks like fatness & not pregnancy. My lower abdomen has gotten firmer though, so I can tell that's where baby is. Haven't felt any movement yet... looking forward to it though! :-)

Going in for the glucose test next Monday... nervous! Really hope I don't end up with gestational diabetes. 

Almost the same here.  16 weeks 3 days.  Started at 220, but I've gained 10 lbs.  People who know me can tell that I'm pregnant, but to strangers I'm sure I just look 'fluffier'.  I've felt a few flutters, but nothing consistent.  Mostly at night when I have a glass of cold water and then lay on my side.

Good luck with your glucose test!  With DS I was 250lbs when I got pregnant and my glucose numbers came back just fine!  Just a bit of hope for you   Try not to stress about it too much.

laurapacheco

JJsMum:

laurapacheco:

I am about 15 1/2 weeks, 5'8 & 236lbs. (size 16-ish). So far I've only gained 1 lb., and like others my belly has gotten bigger but it still just looks like fatness & not pregnancy. My lower abdomen has gotten firmer though, so I can tell that's where baby is. Haven't felt any movement yet... looking forward to it though! :-)

Going in for the glucose test next Monday... nervous! Really hope I don't end up with gestational diabetes. 

Almost the same here.  16 weeks 3 days.  Started at 220, but I've gained 10 lbs.  People who know me can tell that I'm pregnant, but to strangers I'm sure I just look 'fluffier'.  I've felt a few flutters, but nothing consistent.  Mostly at night when I have a glass of cold water and then lay on my side.

Good luck with your glucose test!  With DS I was 250lbs when I got pregnant and my glucose numbers came back just fine!  Just a bit of hope for you   Try not to stress about it too much.

Thanks! That does give me hope.  

xDanniellex

Just over 15 weeks now.  I know my belly is growing because my pants are getting tighter, but the pounds aren't going up.  According to the doctor I gained a pound since my last appointment 4 weeks ago.  She seemed happy about that, but also asked about how things were going.  She also remembered that I didn't put on very much weight with my first pregnancy.