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mmdailey · February 2012

I just wanted to know when you all started showing, especially those of you who started out overweight. I was probably about 25 pounds overweight when I first found out I was pregnant. I was already about 8 weeks at that time and hadn't any indication I was pregnant. Now, here I am at 14 1/2 weeks at still not looking any more pregnant than I was then. I have had to switch to maternity pants now because my lower belly can't stand buttons anymore and I've started wearing baggier shirts, but nothing looks different. I realize it will take longer to show because I already have a regular belly on me, but I'm just wondering when other people noticed their bellies actually looking like pregnant bellies. I'm just tired of people thinking I'm just getting fatter. Thanks in advance!

WiFeY 4 LiFeY · February 2012

I am still in that she is getting fat, or having a baby state.. ugg. I think around 20+ you will get a bump!

Shaunamumma · February 2012

I myself was quite overwieight before i got pregnant a little more than you,
I havent started showing a pregnant belly yet either Im also on the 14th week!
But i can feel it under my belly so im guessing around 16-18 weeks my belly will fill out!

TheFutureMrsH2012 · February 2012

I didn't start showing until about a week ago, and this is my first.. Not a huge bump, and I can still fit into my regular clothes, but my button up blouses for school are getting a little tight in the front. I haven't had any comments from strangers yet, so I don't know if it's just not an obvious bump yet, or maybe they just think I'm a small person with what appears to be a beer gut.. Tongue Tied

jdsummerbaby · February 2012

i think i had a bump at 12 weeks but could still hide it...right now i have a bump and i cant tell my co-workers staring but are afraid to ask lol

MrsJax2011 · February 2012

I was 10 lbs over my goal weight, and it was noticeable to my close friends that I work out with every day at 15 weeks, but not my students until 18 weeks.

rp-chicago-mom · February 2012

My bump is there. I could see people wondering rather than knowing. I think it's more or less obvious depending on what I wear. I'm more hippie or pear shaped so I gain weight there. My stomach only has one way to go. Out. And it's going out. I kinda wish it would slow down because I haven't told the parents at my school yet.

Medic99 · February 2012

I started showing around 17-18 weeks. I have some extra weight too, so I am showing more then I was with my DD.

ChristinaCT · February 2012

I was/am overweight to begin with as well. With my first, I started to show around 18 weeks. This time around I feel like it will happen sooner.

aaimee · February 2012

Depending how you look at it, for my height, my pre-pregnancy weight made me about 40ish lbs over weight, though I'm the healthiest I've ever been. (Was an addiotional 50lbs heavier summer 2010). So I had a stomach before, and I was good about always sucking it in, at work especially. A co-workers, 3 weeks ago, made me feel super fat by saying something along the lines of 'Wow, you really do look pregnant' I wanted to punch her because I knew it was my normal belly. I was just finally feeling comfortable about not having to suck it in anymore... I think I'm kinda showing, but it is hard to tell the difference between my normal belly and a bump.

amberlynnr7 · February 2012

I didn't show until 20 weeks or a little after, but then I started growing quickly. I'm considered slightly overweight. My BMI is just over the limit.

ejf5711 · February 2012

I am 22 weeks and still not really showing... I am down 15 lbs from my pre pregnancy weight.

angelak24 · February 2012

I am overweight by about 40lbs and have only gained 5-6lbs so far. I am barely showing. It's evident to people who know saying the can see my bump, but not really to others. I think they are just thinking wow she's eating a lot and gaining weight. I have been in some maternity clothes, some regular clothes since about 14 weeks, some pants just seemed too tight on my belly. It's round and protrudes more but isn't a cute little bump!

Next time, I will lose the weight before becoming pregnant. This time I just wanted a baby and was creeping up in age and went for it! I don't regret it but next time will be different!

I'm thinking I really won't start showing for a few more weeks at least.

lawyerwife07 · February 2012

I started out overweight by 5-10 labs, am 5'7" and have a longer torso (vs my shorter legs). I'm 23 weeks today and you still wouldn't be able to tell I was pregnant if you didn't know me or know I was pregnant. I have been about this size, looking a little chubby in the middle but not clearly with a bab,y for a solid 3-4 weeks and I am so ready to look FOR REAL pregnant. It's taking so much longer than I expected. I'm also only up 3 lbs so far, so I expect it to start piling on soon.

natgkelley · February 2012

I have a very small bump and I'm 16weeks. It also depends on the time of day, later on it's bigger. I am still -4lbs and am still in my pre-pregnancy jeans with a belly band.

When I found out I was pregnant I was still 15lbs over what I was when I found out I was pregnant with DS. I lost about 5lbs in first tri then had the stomach bug twice about 3 weeks ago in which I lost another 3-4lbs. I'm 5'2" so there isnt a lot of room for baby to go besides out

mmdailey · February 2012

Thank you guys so much! I don't feel so alone now. It's like everywhere I look, everyone is big pregnant and I feel so terrible that I am not. So, again, thank you! By the way, aaimee, you're awesome!

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