Plus size check in

zellatrix · February 2014

I searched and it's been over a month since we did this.

How's your pregnancy going? Etc?

I was pleasantly surprised to find out Motherhood Maternity stocks plus size clothes in their store and not just online. Granted it was just two racks, but I got jeans, leggings and a shirt. Maternity leggings may be my new best friend.

I look like I am 25 weeks pregnant. I carry all my weight in my stomach anyway and even though baby is still tiny, it's pushing everything up. So I have a pretty big bump.

So far so good though, how about you?

Edit: sorry about the sideways pic. Always happens to me on mobile.

INmommy871278 · February 2014

I have lost 15 pounds, doctor doesn't seem to be worried. He did a quick u/s Tuesday at my appointment to check and make sure baby is growing and she is growing right on track. I've been having all sorts of random pains that I didn't have with DS, but pushing through and going with it. I had issues with finding plus size long pants, which motherhood maternity does not sell. We have a decent selection at our locations of plus maternity here at motherhood.

lizzybeth13 · February 2014

Hi ladies! I've actually lost about three lbs over the past two weeks, but I chalk that up to finally getting off my butt and walking and trying to eat better now that m/a has mostly passed. I'm emptying out my prepregnancy clothes from the closet today. I would still fit in them if not for the bump, so that makes me feel better.

netsirk2013 · February 2014

Gained 4 lbs but gone from a 14 to a 20 in pants and DDD now. Omg!

ariel8200 · February 2014

19 weeks along and have gained about 10 pounds. Almost halfway there so hopefully I don't gain a ton more. I got my maternity clothes at Kohls but looks like I need to order more.

This is a pic from a couple days ago, don't mind the lame smile I actually hate taking selfies lol. I think I will be getting a lot of 'are you sure there aren't twins in there?' remarks when I'm further along.

TricksyPixie · February 2014

Almost 20 weeks, I don't think I'm showing at all. I've only gained fractions of a pound every week, and I think I've only gained about 2. My nurse isn't worried and my doctor is actually quite pleased with my progress, but I guess I will know more tomorrow after my ultrasound and 20 week appt!

allieoopsct · February 2014

I'm 17 weeks tomorrow & am still getting by with most of my prepregnancy clothes. However none of my dress pants fit anymore so I'm lucky I can wear casual clothing to work. Like @zarkarella baby is pushing my extra padding upward so I'm wearing longer shirts to stay covered. I still fit in my size 16 skinny jeans and they're pretty much all I wear LOL (besides a pair of Old Navy maternity leggings). Gained 2lbs since my last appt but I was also sick twice this winter. I'm planning to go maternity shopping in the next few weeks - I'm definitely gonna need bigger bras ASAP!

hgtvmom · February 2014

I am 20 weeks and still in my prepregnancy jeans with a belly band. Size wise, my lower half is somewhere between motherhood's XL and xxl in size, so neither work well enough for me to wear them over my normal jeans. I'm still down 10 pounds from prepregnancy and actually almost down to where I was pre-clomid.

A/S was this week and a 2 vessel cord was found. We have to go for a high res scan next week and we will go from there.

Next appt with the ob is the 28th, so we will have lots of attention in the next couple weeks. I finally actually felt my uterus from the outside this morning. I hadn't proved for a while, but it's all the way up to my belly button suddenly. Like others, it's just pushing everything up into the muffin top... But, I'm super excited to be half way there!

bunkgirl · February 2014

18 weeks here and things are going fairly well. I was diagnosed with GD and the diet I am on has led me to losing 4 lbs in the last 2 weeks, I don't think it's cause for concern just so different! This pregnancy is so different than my 1st, last time I gained all sorts of weight and wasn't sick at all and this is a completely different story! I've been in my maternity pants for a while, but I mostly wear my normal sweaters on top, they are just now starting to get short.

Ylvelill · February 2014

I wish my bump was prettier

I still just look fat!

shanaynerz · February 2014

Thanks for starting this up again!

I think I've gained like 15 lbs, but I'm carrying twins. Look like I'm probably at least 21 weeks though.

Been so exhausted this pregnancy. Went to brunch with DH and to get some work clothes for him, and I am so tired now! I don't know how I'm gonna make it to the end of this pregnancy with having to take care of DD, too.

Having an elective u/s Wednesday to find out the babies' sexes, and my a/s (I think) is Thursday, so I'll see them lots this week!

emineminem · February 2014

Had my a/s on Friday and we've got what looks like a healthy girl! I've only gained about 3lbs, and I'll be 20wks on Wednesday! I keep seeing posts about gaining 8-10+ lbs already and it makes me feel better until I remember that's people who were at a normal weight to start lol. I've been wearing XL maternity pants since week ten, went from a 38c to a 40d, and I feel like I look more pregnant in clothes and naked I just look the same haha. Here's me a couple days ago!

hutsellwilson · February 2014

I don't have my a/s for another week, and I am feeling SO anxious! I've also been feeling quite a bit of anxiety over the fact that DW and I can tell I have a baby bump, but I think it probably just looks to everyone else like I'm gaining weight. Maternity jeans do help shape the bump a little better. Other than that, things are fine!

@Pup4gdb, I'll be thinking of you and sending you warm, fuzzy vibes!

middleschoolmommy · February 2014

I'm up 3-5lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight, but that means I've gained back the 12lbs I lost due to M/S. I'll admit that once the M/S went away I gave into my cravings. My blood sugars, on the other hand, are awesome. I've been on the same insulin dose since my first endo appointment. Everything is going well with my little man so far. Heartbeat is always in the 150s. We have our anatomy scan next Friday and I'm a little anxious for it!
*edited for spelling*

Pic is 19 weeks.

ksuRN09 · February 2014

I'm 20 weeks! Not much of an actual bump yet. It still just looks like I've gained a bunch of weight when really I've only gained 4 lbs. My grandma said last night she thought I was having twins with how much weight I've gained. Thanks, Gram. Way to boost my confidence. Lol

Baby girl was being ornery and wouldn't let us see her face or heart at the A/S so we have to get another. She's also taken to digging her feet into my side/pelvic bone, which feel just awesome. Lol. Already a troublemaker. ...yikes.

marsalisails · February 2014

Hey everyone!

I'm 16w 3d, and like others have said, the wee babe has pushed my stomach flab way out...but I LOVE it

the only drawback is that everyone at work started asking me about it WAY earlier than I wanted to tell. Oh well.

I haven't really gained any weight in the last month...maybe a pound, which is good I guess. I've gained about 7-8 pounds total, which is 1/2 of what I gained with DS. But I started out 20 pounds heavier with this one!

I have my regular appointment this Thursday, after which I'll schedule my a/s

so excited!

Ylvelill · February 2014

Oh yeah 8 lb with twins so far.

Ms.MKBT · February 2014

Ugh. I've gained about 15 from pp weight, but I gained 40 with DD and lost it all afterwards. My doc never says anything about my weight. I am still throwing up and feeling nauseous daily and have now started bleeding again occasionally. Yuck! My 20 week appointment is this week, so I'll be talking to the doc abot a lot! As for clothes, I have had to buy pants online since our MM doesn't have plus size in the store, and I am still using my shirts from last time. I'm excited to be a few days shy of 20 weeks!

seells · February 2014

Hello! I'm down about 4lbs right now. I only gained about 7lbs with DD so I'm sure how weight gain will go with this one. It's always a lot easier to eat healthy and exercise when I'm pregnant!

Due to switching doctors I won't be getting my a/a until some time in March. I'm really disappointed but it's worth it to wait if it helps me get my vbac!

neversaydie530 · February 2014

19 weeks today and i'm 4 lbs more than pre-pregnancy weight. i haven't had much nausea anymore so that's great but my acne is horrible. also, i feel like i'm gonna pee myself everytime i sneeze or cough. i'm pretty sure i have used the bathroom way more with this pregnancy than my last 2.

DH says my belly is starting to look more like a baby belly but i feel like i just look a bit fatter. i don't feel like it's grown much but i only have 2 pairs of pants i can wear without feeling suffocated.

my midwife did an ultrasound at my last appointment 17wks 4days and believes it's a girl. we have the A/S tuesday so we'll see if she's right!

hgtvmom · February 2014

Thanks @hutsellwilson

AMcLaws · February 2014

At my last checkup 4 weeks ago i was down 23 lbs from my prepregnancy weight. My next checkup is tomorrow afternoon (I'll be 17 weeks on Tuesday) and idk if he's gonna check to see the sex or not. He uses ultrasound to see/hear the heartbeat everytime...so we'll see!! But I haven't officially scheduled my A/S yet.

I'm pretty well stocked on maternity clothes. I went to motherhood maternity and got 3 pairs of capris and one pair of shorts. I also got one shirt, but I also invested in a belly band. $30 for a tshirt? No thanks. The belly band will help add length to my prepregnancy shirts haha.

Still fighting with morning sickness. Can't wait for it to taper off. Also fatigued a LOT. And the acne is out of control. Ya'll should see the third eye I'm working on. It's awful!!

I've also been experiencing sneezing fits with this pregnancy. SO WEIRD!! At least once a day, I have a sneezing fit.

lowen83 · February 2014

18w 6d and up about 15 lbs. I posted photos yesterday 2/16 on a board titled "photos" if u want to see

BW1088 · February 2014

Hello, ladies!

I think I've lost 11 lbs at this point. Doc said he's not worried, but if I continue to lose into the 3rd trimester, he'll start to "fuss at me." I do have a little bump, but unless I'm working to show it, no one can tell except me and DH.

This pregnancy has been much, much easier than the last one (less symptoms overall). We have a sono today to measure growth and to check a borderline-thin cervix. We'll also be peeking to see if we have a boy or girl in there.

Regarding clothes, I've had a tough time finding things that fit comfortably, but I think that's just because I'm not solidly in maternity clothes yet. My favorite clothing item right now is pajama pants........

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MstoMrstoMom851214 · February 2014

Hi ladies! Love these check-ins...great idea!!

Currently 17 1/2 weeks and still have all-day sickness. However, it has gotten a little bit better over the last week. I tend to just feel nauseous 4-5 times a day, usually when I'm hungry or eat something that doesn't agree with me. I've only been taking one Zofran every few days, which is helping a little bit with the constipation. A lot of my aversions are gone too, so I've been expanding to eating some "normal" foods. It's nice because I was starting to get really sick of only fruit and bland carbs. Although I still eat a ton of fruit, it's definitely my number one craving! My biggest complaint right now is my allergies, they are out of control! I'm totally addicted to nasal spray, which I hate, but I'd go insane without it.

I'm still down the 20 lbs I lost during the first trimester, but I have been maintaining the past 4-5 weeks or so. My doctor hasn't mentioned anything about it, so I'm assuming he isn't worried about it. He does seem a little concerned about my lack of vitamins though, as I have a hard time taking them/keeping them down. Hoping that I can start taking them consistently soon!

I'm starting to get a little annoyed that I don't have a noticeable bump yet, even though I can tell a little bit of a difference! I can still button my pre-pregnancy jeans, but have mostly been wearing yoga pants for comfort. I'm thinking about picking up some maternity pants to help extenuate the bump, maybe that will help.

And in exciting news, we had an elective ultrasound this past weekend and.........

WE'RE HAVING A BOY!!!

All of our instincts were correct, we just knew it was a boy! Right now we have a big list of names (with 5-ish favorites), so we will probably just narrow it down to 3 names and decide what he looks like when he's born! Right now we have decided to only share the sex with a few select people, and may wait to make it public knowledge until he is born in July. We shall see!

lizzybeth13 · February 2014

On a related to another post but different point, how many of our plus sized moms are feeling movement already? If you are, when did it start? FTM/STM? I know it's completely normal, but I'm starting to get antsy that I haven't even felt a flutter of possibility and I'm hitting 18 weeks tomorrow. I know, I know. Patience is not one of my virtues.

seells · February 2014

lizzybeth13 said:
On a related to another post but different point, how many of our plus sized moms are feeling movement already? If you are, when did it start? FTM/STM? I know it's completely normal, but I'm starting to get antsy that I haven't even felt a flutter of possibility and I'm hitting 18 weeks tomorrow. I know, I know. Patience is not one of my virtues.

I've been feeling movement since 15/16 weeks. I'm a STM. With my first I wasn't really feeling anything until around 20-22 weeks. I think I just know what it feels like which is why I'm noticing it sooner.

MstoMrstoMom851214 · February 2014

@lizzybeth13 I haven't felt anything yet! When I saw the baby on Saturday he was moving around like crazy, so clearly I just can't feel him yet. I don't really expect to feel anything until between 20 and 24 weeks based on what the doctor and other FT and PS moms are saying.

ariel8200 · February 2014

I started feeling it for sure at 16 weeks. I feel it all the time now. It feels like someone is poking me with the end of a pencil. Also it never felt like a flutter to me.

hgtvmom · February 2014

@lizzybeth13 I've been feeling flutters since just after 18 weeks. FTM here. Some days I feel more than others. Sunday, baby either really liked the music at church or was protesting my pants being too tight - I had zipped a little too far. I'm 20 weeks now.

BW1088 · February 2014

@lizzybeth13, I started feeling something at 13 weeks, but I'm not sure it wasn't just gas or another pregnancy thing. I really noticed it at 15 weeks. I'm a STM, so I'm sure that makes a difference. Also, this time my placenta is posterior (was anterior with DD), so it's easier to feel movement. I'm sure you'll feel something any day that will be undeniably baby!

sarahdallen · February 2014

Hi ladies! Love this check in- sorry I'm late. I have gained about 4-5pounds and am a 20w3days. My doctor doesn't really mention my weight but tells me my blood pressure and heart rate are perfect and impressive- so that's awesome! We found out last night we are having another boy! I am slightly terrified for two rowdy boys but know it will be amazing! I'm definitely in maternity clothes- and my co workers keep touching my bump. Kinda annoying but they did it last time too. DH and I are both feeling movement and have been for a few weeks.

neversaydie530 · February 2014

@lizzybeth13 i haven't felt anything yet. there was one time around a week ago (18 wks) i thought i felt something but i dunno if it was gas. this is my 3rd pregnancy and i had already felt the baby by this time with the last 2 but i have an anterior placenta this time. i'm hoping to feel the little one soon

ichamommy · February 2014

shanicenicolle said:

AMcLaws said:
At my last checkup 4 weeks ago i was down 23 lbs from my prepregnancy weight. My next checkup is tomorrow afternoon (I'll be 17 weeks on Tuesday) and idk if he's gonna check to see the sex or not. He uses ultrasound to see/hear the heartbeat everytime...so we'll see!! But I haven't officially scheduled my A/S yet.

I'm pretty well stocked on maternity clothes. I went to motherhood maternity and got 3 pairs of capris and one pair of shorts. I also got one shirt, but I also invested in a belly band. $30 for a tshirt? No thanks. The belly band will help add length to my prepregnancy shirts haha.

Still fighting with morning sickness. Can't wait for it to taper off. Also fatigued a LOT. And the acne is out of control. Ya'll should see the third eye I'm working on. It's awful!!

I've also been experiencing sneezing fits with this pregnancy. SO WEIRD!! At least once a day, I have a sneezing fit.
+1 on the sneezing fits

I'll see your sneezing fit and raise you a pants-peeing every time.

sarahdallen · February 2014

About movement- with DS I don't think I really felt him until 22weeks. I have never felt flutters with this LO or DS. My boys don't seem to flutter just full on dance parties around 20ish weeks and I definitely recognized the feeling earlier this time around. So don't be discouraged if you have because you will!

sxymamakat · February 2014

I'm just on the border of plus at this point and definitely have more weight on my tiny frame than I'm okay with. So far, the pregnancy is going well, especially after the all-day nausea of the first tri passed. I'm up about 5 lbs so far although it sadly looks more like 25. I now look marvelously pregnant in clothes and like a baby beluga when naked (boo-hiss). I'm already looking forward to continuing the weight loss efforts I was on when I got pregnant. The way the weight shifted, I was very quickly into maternity pants but my tops are largely my pre-pregnancy tunic length shirts to have enough fabric to cover the belly.

For the movement question, I was watching the Olympics late one night (2/6!) and when I went to absentmindedly scratch the belly (SO ITCHY!), I was shocked to get two swift kicks right back. Since then, I've been getting pretty regular flutters and the occasional sharper kick. I was surprised to feel it that early for a FTM (it was week 16) but there was definitely no mistaking what I felt. :-)

Ylvelill · February 2014

I feel nothing

BW1088 · February 2014

@gwennie357, I was wondering the same thing. Most of the time I feel him very frequently, but sometimes nothing for several hours. It makes me a little nervous, but I try to not let myself worry. Hopefully the LOs are just sleeping or positioned differently?

Ylvelill · February 2014

Mine are currently vertical with their feet together behind one of the placentas, my ob says it will be a while before I can feel them if they stay like this. They are just kicking each other and not me at this point.

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