embarrassed to look pregnant

goodgolly_mrsmolly · April 2010

Today I'm wearing a wrap dress to work b/c all my work pants are too tight, and I definitely have a small bump. But I'm embarrassed I look pregnant already- I'm used to a flat stomach, and my "bump" isn't baby at all- just my stomach getting pushed up & out. I have a friend who has the same body type, and is 4 weeks ahead of me and she's just now starting to look pregnant. I don't know if she's gained any weight, I've only gained a pound (not for lack of trying!). I just feel like it's too early to be looking KU and my pants being too tight.

kimmyt09 · April 2010

Don't feel embarrassed at all! Some people start showing even sooner than that. I could barely wear my normal pants at 8 weeks I was so bloated. I didn't really "look" pregnant until after 20 weeks though. You're growing a baby- be proud!

goodgolly_mrsmolly · April 2010

Oops, this was meant for the Oct board.

BecExpecting · April 2010

Don't feel embarrassed - feel proud! Your body is changing to make room for your little one.

Also, if it makes you feel any better, there are plenty of bump-hungry ladies in First Tri who are like 6-8 weeks along going "Ooooh, am I showing yet??? I don't think it's bloat!?!"

kategw · April 2010

Sorry, but you will just have to get over it. Everyone carries their pregnancy differently and some start showing sooner than others. I was visibly pregnant at 13 weeks. There isn't anything you can do about it.

ETA: Didn't mean for that to sound so snarky, just meant that you shouldn't compare your pregnant body to others because every body is unique in how it handles pregnancy.

JenZuanich · April 2010

I am the same way - I am not tiny, but I have (or rather I had) a flat stomach and you can definately tell with a lot of outfits - esp. long tee-shirts/dresses and tights. (I too have only gained a pound or two!)

Don't worry about it!!! You ARE pregnant - I would be more upset if I looked it and wasnt!

Spacebunny19 · April 2010

heck, i wish i looked more pregnant, so people would know i'm growing a person and not just chubby in the gut.

SuperThat1006 · April 2010

My due date is after yours and I think I officially "popped" this weekend.

Everyone is different.

smbckr2 · April 2010

I wouldn't worry about it. My pants started getting tight around 11 weeks! Trying using a beband. I definitely have a bump, and I am still able to wear a lot of my work pants with the beband. Enjoy your belly!! You're pregnant. Smile

shellyxo · April 2010

Spacebunny19:
heck, i wish i looked more pregnant, so people would know i'm growing a person and not just chubby in the gut.

Yes

My doctor told me I should be showing more by now and that I should of gained more weight. It made me feel bad about my flat stomach.

orangedaisy85 · April 2010

Don't feel embarrassed! I was right there with you! I had a noticeable bump at 12 weeks!

rregneir · April 2010

Everyone's body is different.

The only thing I am embarrassed about is when I try to wear my normal cloths, cause I look fat not pg! I have to wear a maternity top for me to look pg. I'm at the inbetween part.

goodgolly_mrsmolly · April 2010

Thanks. I know how insecure I sound, but it's hard/weird to see your body change, even when it's for a very much hoped for baby. I also feel like I'm "out" now at work, even though I haven't really told anyone- I'm just getting the side eye and not so subtle glances at my stomach.

SuperThat1006 · April 2010

goodgolly_mrsmolly:
Thanks. I know how insecure I sound, but it's hard/weird to see your body change, even when it's for a very much hoped for baby. I also feel like I'm "out" now at work, even though I haven't really told anyone- I'm just getting the side eye and not so subtle glances at my stomach.

Yeah, I knew when my bump had really developed because I had three people ask me within a day.

Then, a month later, I had a few guys ask me, so I knew it must be really obvious now.

Spacebunny19 · April 2010

when i wear maternity clothes, i feel more comfortable, because they ARE more comfortable, but I also think then I look pregnant as opposed to just chubby. also, i look better in cute maternity clothes than not-fitting-quite-right-anymore regular tops and pants.

Under.the.Rose · April 2010

I had to switch to maternity pants at 10 wks -- everyone shows at different times, so don't compare yourself to other people. Your belly is because of baby and it's nothing to be embarrassed about.

kwpenguin · April 2010

Embrace the bump, Molly, you've earned it! 15 wks is NOT to early for a bump! Smile

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