When did you start to notice a real bump (not bloat)?

DianaChristineB · January 2012

So, a lot of the ladies on the August BMB are already wearing maternity clothes and some have already shared bump pics. Naturally I'm worried because besides being extremely bloated at the end of the day, I see no difference in my stomach. I'm almost 13 weeks (and had an u/s 6 days ago). I have lost weight due to m/s, which may have something to do with it. When did you ladies start to notice a little bump?

meeko1985 · January 2012

I think mine became real just after 20 weeks. I went in to my 20 week anatamy scan and thought that the tech wouldn't even believe I was pregnant at all! Lol. And by 22 weeks, it was totally noticeable, even to strangers.

aadewitt · January 2012

It differs between women/pregnancies. This is my 1st, so far I don't think its a bump- but Ive always had a pooch anyways.

I know when its your 2nd/3rd...you tend to show sooner, some as early as like 6 weeks I guess. Ive read on here some women didn't show with their 1st until 26-30 weeks even!

Also I think if your skinnier you show later (from what Ive read) cus you don't have as much fat to be pushed up.

I am 13 weeks and 4 days and I remember back in Oct DH's co workers wife was 14 weeks and totally showing...Im looking at myself going- I def Don't like like that! (I just look more like my pooch got bigger and Ive gained weight)

also keep in mind those stories of the women that didn't know their were pg (my mom worked with one actually) Id think if they had a real Bump they would think somethings up eh?

piedpiper07 · January 2012

Don't worry! I'm still waiting..... I have a bit of a bump but nothing noticeable to other people unless I wear really tight clothes

kevinandmonica2011 · January 2012

I'm 14w4d and.... Nothing. I am pretty small to begin with, so I though I would show right away, but I guess that's not necessarily true. Also, like you, I started out losing a few pounds due to nausea and vomiting. My bff actually told me last weekend that my jeans looked extra saggy... I feel like I am going backwards. With no shirt, I can barely see the teeniest little bud of a bump, but with clothes... Not a darn thing. Don't worry, mama, we'll catch up one of these days.

nikkks84 · January 2012

i have started to have a noticeable bump to strangers also at 19 weeks

coastalmaine · January 2012

I have had a noticeable bump for two weeks now... But I am only 5ft tall and have a relatively short torso....strangers are starting to notice now... But I don't think I am one to base anything normal off from. Lol!

E3A7AGGIE · January 2012

I'm in the middle of 'transformation' right now :P I am in maternity pants, and have been for about 2 1/2 weeks. I definitely permanently have a bump, but it's not the cute, round, whole abdomen, noticeable bump yet-- it's still a little low since my ute is only right at my belly button. My shirts are starting to get a little short, and I have bought 2 maternity tank tops to wear under tops to help with that.

Here is my 19 week photo for reference :

noah-bear · January 2012

Don't worry about the Aug board. Honestly, I think some of those are exaggerated. Those aren't really bumps to me. I bet in a week or two, there will be several posts about the "bump" going away like bloat does before bumps actually come out.

I have a bump if I lay flat on my back first thing in the morning. Otherwise, it's all bloat and I'm 12w and a few days with #2.

(Also, remember it's bigger if you have to go to the bathroom too. People who are constipated will have bigger "bumps".)

DianaChristineB · January 2012

Thanks everyone! You ladies are so helpful. I seem to always find something to worry about. Lol.

DianaChristineB · January 2012

kevinandmonica2011:
I'm 14w4d and.... Nothing. I am pretty small to begin with, so I though I would show right away, but I guess that's not necessarily true. Also, like you, I started out losing a few pounds due to nausea and vomiting. My bff actually told me last weekend that my jeans looked extra saggy... I feel like I am going backwards. With no shirt, I can barely see the teeniest little bud of a bump, but with clothes... Not a darn thing. Don't worry, mama, we'll catch up one of these days.

Thanks, you're sweet. My jeans are loose too. I guess it will because little while 'til my bump starts... Gotta learn to be patient.

badtzmaru22 · January 2012

16-18w? I felt chubby for a long time. 16-18w is when I started wearing maternity pants full time, and they were a bit on the big side, but SO much more comfortable. I think after that point, I started dressing more to show off my bump as well. I think maternity clothes made me look pregnant as well, instead of just chubby.

KJsbabe · January 2012

I didn't start seeing a real bump until last weekend. Before that I looked thicker than normal. I'm pretty short and I've heard that shorter women tend to show a bit earlier. Also, I agree with Badtz, I think my maternity clothes make me actually look pg, as opposed to my regular clothes that just made me look bigger than normal.

Kasi80 · January 2012

I am very much showing and have been for awhile. I'll be 12 weeks on Tuesday. This is my second so maybe that's why I'm showing so early. People are already asking me when I am due. I definitely have a 20+ week bump going already.

october_artist · January 2012

I'd say at 19 weeks I finally had a bump that didn't disappear depending on time of day, and it was 23-24 weeks that it was really noticeable to strangers.

xoladiebug · January 2012

I'd say I started noticing a bump somewhere between 16 and 18 wks.

Joni&Mike · January 2012

I second Noah-Bear, I got nervous I was really starting to show two days ago, and then since then, I have gotten my constipation under control and the bump has melted away

HA.