24 weeks and barely look pregnant - anyone else?

kciriello · October 2009

Just wondering if anyone's in this same boat, b/c it feels kind of isolating sometimes...

I was at a conference all week with colleagues. Some knew I was pregnant, some didn't. Those who knew were saying that they would never know if I hadn't told them, that I'm pregnant. Others who found out for the first time all had the same reaction, "You ARE? Where? How is that possible? You must be early...you're 24 weeks? Are you eating?"

I am eating, I'm gaining at just the right speed, I'm just not really showing.

I recognize that I'm lucky in some respects, but when hauling my heavy bag into the overhead bins on the airplane by myself (since I get no sympathy because no one can tell I'm even pregnant), I wish I were showing so I'd get a little more understanding!

Can anyone relate to this/share your experiences good and bad? Thx.

calalily416 · October 2009

I am 26 weeks and just started to really noticably show in the last week or so. People still comment to me about how small I am and ask me why I am so small and stupid questions like that. It is really annoying- as if i had any control over that. Even still when someone finds out I am pregnant and they ask my due date they then say "January 31?? How far along are you?" and when I tell them they just can't believe it. Also, I have a coworker that is pregnant and due about 6 weeks after me-- she has looked more pregnant than me for quite a while, and I know she has commented about it to other people we work with. The doctor has told me at every appt. that I am measuring fine and I have nothing to worry about- that's all that matters for you, too! Peoples bodies are different and others need to be a little more polite- it seems like when you are pregnant, nothing is off limits!

Jibbelle · October 2009

I am 26 weeks and barely showing...and I hear about it ALL the time! People think I am starving myself or something. When in reality, I am eating like a pig! The doctor says all is good and not too worry....so I try not to! My bump will come in good time!

Jamielynn_ontario · October 2009

I am in the same boat, just starting to look pregnant... and still waiting for that first stranger comment.

sapgirl76 · October 2009

I'm with you- I just look fatter, not pregnant. With number 1, it can sometimes taker a long time to "pop." My boss had a baby in February and she didn't look pregnant at all until Thanksgiving. We went home on Wednesday and she was normal and when we came back Monday, she suddenly was huge.

I agree that it sucks. It would be nice to have a little more immediate understanding for my situation (like the urgent bathroom runs while we're shopping). I figure it will happen when it's going to happen and other than wearing maternity clothes that accentuate the belly, there's not a lot I can do.

Excited_Mommy2be · October 2009

It can be annoying sometimes!

I thought for sure I finally looked pregnant, but then at my last ultrasound a couple days ago, the tech told me I didn't look pregnant lying down. Geez.

Anna&Matt · October 2009

I'm just past 25 weeks and my friend who is a nurse said "Wow you must be further along than that" yesterday. Yeah, did I mention she's an OB nurse?!?!?! So I clearly have the opposite problem (but our baby is measuring 2 weeks ahead and my stomach is measuring 3+ weeks ahead. So I think we will be having this baby a couple weeks early.

amjmp · October 2009

I know exactly what you are going through! I just started getting my first stranger comments this week (at 26 weeks). That's when I finally realized I am showing. Most of the clothes I have tend to hide the little belly that I do have. And did I mention I have gained over 25lbs by this point?!? Where oh where did it all go? I see pics of bumps on here with comments from bumpies saying they've gained 10lbs and they all look much bigger/cuter than I. I just keep telling myself not to worry, that everyone is different. My OB says I am measuring on track and everything is healthy - that comforts me a lot. Don't worry, it'll happen to you soon!

acaudill042106 · October 2009

I didn't show until my 6th month with both dd and ds at all.....and this LO is making me pop a little earlier...well...in my eyes. But I have a really long torso, so I hide it well.

mrs_sisco · October 2009

I feel your pain...I have a coworker that is in the same due week as I am, and she looks much more pregnant than me. People are comparing us all the time and asking where I hide the baby at, because I'm so small. I guess it will come with time.

TXTwisterBabe · October 2009

See siggy pic lol, I feel your pain! I'm still wearing an XS Halloween costume this year. Craziness.

mrs_sisco · October 2009

TXTwisterBabe:
See siggy pic lol, I feel your pain! I'm still wearing an XS Halloween costume this year. Craziness.

Me too....SUPERWOMAN!!! Woo...lol

smoochienj · October 2009

yeah- same here. I interact with strangers EVERYday (run a jewelry store) and im pretty sure they just think im chubby. my grandma -who just turned 94- is CONSTANTLY asking me if i am sure i am pregnant. hahaha

on most days im grateful- still wearing all my regular clothes (except my jeans, they are a bit tight in the wasitline) . and I know the big bump is coming, and once its here I cant do anything about it (but be happy i know whats inside!)

but on other days- i would like people to say- hey! congratulations!

and reading your bit on lugging your heavy bag up in the airplane- on your own- i can sympathise!! seems even people that know i am pregnant still cant understand why i am tired and a bit out of breath after walking all over nyc!

anabell0920 · October 2009

I do have a belly and just flew last week and let me tell you know one still bothered to help me haul my bags up or pull them down. And that's with me only being 5 foot and obviously pregnant struggling both times. People just stared! lol

kciriello · October 2009

Thanks everyone, it really helps to know I'm not alone! Sometimes it feels very isolating but all of you helped me feel like I'm actually in very good company. Thanks again!

nondoa · October 2009

Me too here, 22 weeks and same here, in the morning when I woke up, the bump definately looks smaller, my winter coat still feets. I know a woman who is due in march after me, and she looks way more pregnant than me and I am due in FEb 22th; I guess in a sense it's good because you don't want to look hudge.

Thanks!

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