Be offended or take advantage?

Hannah2016 · May 2009

So I know for sure that it's too soon to have a belly bump. But I look huge already! I was a gymnast and dancer as a kid and always had the unconcious habit of pulling in my abs, always had a flat tummy. Ever since the BFP, my abs are shot! I can't hold them in at all! So my gut is all out and I'm bloated. So, now everyone is pointing at my midsection and saying "AW! I can see you're starting to show!"

I don't want to say, "No, I'm just bloated and bulging." And it's also nice to be treated "pregnant" instead of just dealing with the first trimester systems with little sympathy. I'm thinking of just taking advantage and thanking them. What does everyone think? Anyone else have the abs issue?

stephanielynn33 · May 2009

I'M THE EXACT SAME!! I was a gymnast as well, and I've ALWAYS had a flat tummy, it's my proudest attribute! Well, I was just sitting on the table looking down and going "ugh, I don't want to show until it's baby, not bloat!" LOL!! It's huge already, and I haven't told people at work, but they must realize by now...Thank God I'm not the only one and I have someone to relate to. Yay!

Shauna Schellhouse · May 2009

I cant say I was a gymnist, but I was only concious of my stomach being flat and toned. I am the same way, all my pants are tight and I can barely wear them anymore. I don't mind being treated preggo if the people that know tell me. I am kinda early to tell the whole world as it is my first preg and I am only 7 weeks!

Have fun with it and enjoy it!