19 Weeks Pregnant
jennyjoel23
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19 weeks and not very big
jennyjoel23
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Since the day I found out I was pregnant, I was excited to see my tummy grow and get a cute little bump. However I've gotten to my 19th week, and yes my tummy has grown but I feel like pictures I've seen of "19 week" tummy's are a lot more of a defined bump and it's obvious they're pregnant. Worried that maybe baby isn't growing properly or something? Anyone else in the same boat?
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Re: 19 weeks and not very big
I am at the same stage, and I have the same issue. Instead of looking pregnant I feel like I look like I've been hitting the Dunkin Donuts drive thru pretty hard! After reading responses from some of the other "moms-to-be" I feel a lot better, and now i can focus on getting excited for my ultrasound next week!
Hi! I'm 19 weeks today as well and I think I just look like I have a fatty belly but it doesnt look like a baby bump until I eat something lol. I think it's normal for us. I did gain some in my chest like you and I do wear tighter shirts too to show it off lol.
You are fine and if you think something is wrong just make sure and check with your dr.
Take care! Congrats! Yay we are almost there!
iam also 19 weeks not big at all. the ladies at work say i still dont look pregnant. although i have not gained any weight. but i exercise like crazy to keep in shape for my dirt bike:) have fun growing and be happy your not exactly a balloon just yet!
so relieved to see others are having this same experience. i am 19 wks this week (1st pregnancy) and have gained 10 lbs, but i swear it's about 90% in my chest and the rest just looks like -- well, yes, it looks like i just have a doughnut habit. i am in maternity shirts but not maternity pants.
however, i'm feeling fine otherwise and take "no news is good news" as my guide. my complaint about the lack of a bump is just out of vanity, but still it feels nice to see others having a similar experience.
I feel like at this point I thought I would be bigger too. I don't fit my regular pants anymore, but maternity pants like fall off. I have gained less than ten pounds. It's a good thing I work for my husband and can pretty much wear whatever I want to work or i would prob cry every morning trying to get dressed. I am wearing some Adidas swishies today.
Just thought I would mention....We don't always have to be totally honest with people. If you are sick of hearing "oh you don't even look pregnant" fib to those that don't see you often or the niby person in the maternity section. Later down the line if you are nine months and look 6.... just tell stangers what they want to hear : )
Yes everyone is different. I been having a belly since about week 17. It was big, but now you can definitely tell I am pregnant. I love every minute of it! When I went to my doctor's appointment at 17 weeks, I didn't gain any weight, but it felt like I gained 4 pounds. I can still wear some of my jeans, but have to wear the belly band with it because I cannot button my pants.
I feel the baby move all the time now! I even feel it kicking!! It's such an exciting moment. It feels like muscle spasms. It's crazy!
Good luck to all you girls! Hope the rest of your pregnancy is easy and breezy!
I've been the exact same way. I'm 19 weeks today and people still can't tell that I'm pregnant. My mother showed very late and my sister in law didn't start showing unitl she was just shy of 7 months. I spoke to my mid-wife about it and we've gotten ultrasounds to make sure our little girl is growing well and everything is going amazingly. I've only gained 4 pounds the whole pregnancy so far which also worried me a little... but again my mid-wife said everything is going well and I feel great! Remember that you know your body better than anyone else so if things feel like they're going well and your doc tells you they're good I wouldn't worry about it! Hope you have a great rest of your pregnancy!
Same here. My bump is only now starting to be noticable, but even so, its not THAT obvious looking, even when I wear tighter clothes. But, my OB said that everything is on target and the baby is growing just fine!
Its nothing to really worry about with my son i didnt start showing until i was seven months pregnant and this time around i am not that big and i am going on 20 weeks. it is nothing to worry about if the baby is doing good, and is growing the way taht it should. But also listen to your doctor if she/he starts to worry then ask question but until then just enjoy. Congrats.
Hi, there! You're little sweetie is sure to be fine.
Don't feel alone in this. Even with everyone being different, there are still a few of us in a similar place right now.
I'm 19 weeks today, and DH and I are the only ones who can really "see" the change. Everyone else was shocked when we made the announcement a few days ago. Maybe I just look fluffy, who knows. haha! Yup, it's tempting to go through the "what ifs" and "I want a bump's," but I'm trying hard to just enjoy the process...and the luxury or wearing my everyday clothes since I know I'll miss them later. Lots of time connecting with the baby has been the most helpful remedy so far. Of course, hearing the heartbeat always helps, too.
I don't know if this has any similarities to your situation, but my midwife commented yesterday that our baby was very deep. She suspects that the uterus is tipped backward instead of forward, which she said happens for a while in some women. That, I imagine, has some effect on bumpage.
Take care! You're little one will be showing up soon.
if its your first you wont show that big by now! im on my 4th and popped out right away and everyone can tell im pregnant!! ive gained 10lbs so far! but then again i also have big babies (9lbs or bgger) and that could be another reason as well as im a tiny person and do show right away...it all depends on the person and size of baby!! im sure its fine! congrats! the drs will be checking the stomach measurments at your appt and will let you know if your under the norm!
I made 19 weeks on Saturday. Congrats to every one.
I feel bigger than I am, but I know I'm not showing much. To top it off I'm short as well, this my first. My brother in law told me I didn't look preg. and a few of my husbands colliges say I carrying small. As long as I can walk and climb stairs I'm ok.
I can't wait to get back to my apartment in NY though (out visiting in PA), Yay Elevator, Lol!
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I wish I had the same problem as you ladies. My baby bump looked like I hit Dunkin Dnuts one too many times at 13 weeks however by 16 weeks, my baby bump popped and I was prety big for 16 weeks. Now at 19 weeks, I definitely look pregnant! LOL
Good luck girls! =0)
Finally, I read a post that reads as if I wrote it.
I've been approached by co-workers to whom I hadn't yet spilled the beans...so I know that I'm showing. But I get this comment a lot: "I can see it on your hips...Are you pregnant?" I'm glad that it's still a guessing game. I'm a more private person, I guess.
I'm not carrying a bump - more like an anthill. At 19 weeks, I've gained 8 lbs so far and most of that has gone to my mid-section. I have no fear that I'll be a bumpee soon enough. Whenever it happens will be the right time.
Today I walked into a classroom and the entire class thought I was having twins. I wasn't sure if I should laugh or be offended. I guess the second baby no matter how long in between changes how we grow. Ladies who don't have big bumps yet... Enjoy it while it lasts, it won't be long :