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Weird in-between stage....

KarissahhKarissahh
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I am 16 weeks and looking like I have a massive food gut lol. I am 5'1 and about 120 pounds so I thought I would be showing a baby belly already..not food belly lol

Is anyone in the same boat? or how long did it take to make the transition from looking like you ate the whole buffet to having your baby belly :) 


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  • Ladiebug710Ladiebug710 member
    I'm 20 weeks and totally thought I would have a reall belly by now, even if it was small.  Instead I just look pudgy.

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  • mikeandcristinamikeandcristina member
    I started to look that way at about 16 weeks and finally popped at 22. Enjoy painting your toes and shaving your legs while you can! I'm almost 27 weeks and getting to the point where I can't hardly reach my feet when I bend straight down, I have to do the "frog leg to the side" maneuver, which makes DH laugh, and makes me feel fabulous about my new shape!
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  • eunruh69eunruh69 member

    I personally feel like it's my baby bump and not a food gut.  I am 5'5 and started out at 118lb.  At my last OB appt, my doc said "What a cute little bump you have!" and I'll be 15 weeks tomorrow.

    Maybe it's also the fact that I transitioned into maternity pants/skirts, etc, earlier than most.  I'm not down with pinching and stuffing myself into my old clothes.  I abhorred the belly band, and the rubber band trick.  So, maybe with allowing that it's smoothed everything out looks more like a bump than a muffin top.  *shrugs* 

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  • JandKHallJandKHall member
    I'll be 14 weeks on Sunday and my bump is out and my pants need a belly band!! Although for those who don't know me, I probably look fat but it's low enough that people are figuring it out without asking. Every woman is different. :)
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  • amyred777amyred777

    I totally get how you feel. I am 19 weeks tomorrow and I just feel like I look fat. I need a belly band for jeans to not just push a gut over my jeans even though I can still get them buttoned--it's just a bit uncomfortable.

     I am so excited to get an actual round bump and not just look like I have been over-indulging. :)

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  • Amydear03Amydear03

    I'm 5'9" and one day shy of 15 weeks and I have the buffet bulge! I can't wear my 'regular' clothes comfortably all day so I've invested in a few maternity things and this helps! While I still get looks now and then at least I feel more confident and comfortable.

    I'm hoping to 'pop' soon for my own sanity!!!

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  • dufferoodufferoo member
    Well I officially look pregnant at this point, but during the in-between stage, I bought a few empire waisted maternity shirts, and those definitely make you look more pregnant than fat!
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  • TravelSnobTravelSnob member

    I'm definitely showing... a lot at the moment.  However I thought I was showing before but a girl who works in my building said to me the other day "oh you finally look pregnant, before you just looked like you were gaining weight" I said "um.. thanks?"

     

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  • Bluebird2318Bluebird2318 member
    I'm in the same boat (16 weeks as well). I KIND OF look like I'm pregnant, but it's not quite that lovely round look yet. I can tell that it's not all bloat because I know my own body, but I would expect any outsider to think I went up for seconds (or thirds, or fourths...) Either way, I'm definitely substantially bigger than I was 3 weeks ago, when I had nothing but a little bloat pouch. I want the true baby bump already. :(
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  • MissIntentionalMissIntentional member
    I am also sporting the not so comfortable muffin top.

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  • SexynerdSexynerd member
    I've found that buying the shape wear tanks are helpful with the muffin top. They've also helped me with belly support as I grow! I just buy a size or two bigger. You can find them at TJ MAxx for around $15.
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