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baby bump or just fat? (ha!)

michelleaileemichelleailee member
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my bulging belly is probably just due to my bigger appetite these days, but not sure haha. it feels considerably firm to the touch and it wasn't this big even just a month ago. so my question is: how early can you start showing and how do you differentiate between bloat/fat and a legitimate baby bump? 
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Re: baby bump or just fat? (ha!)

  • michelleaileemichelleailee member
    ps: i'm not overweight or anything, i'm in the low/middle of the healthy bmi range. 
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  • cMichelle0423cMichelle0423 member
    It's bloat. Even at the beginning of the 2nd tri, your uterus isn't even half way to your belly button. Not to mention the baby is only the size of a lemon by 14 weeks. Plus FTMs usually don't start to show a true baby bump until around 20 weeks.
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  • momthatliftsmomthatlifts member
    Your 4 weeks. Your baby is a ball of cells at this point. Definitely bloated. You probably won't start showing noticeably to the public until 20+ weeks

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  • CchewningCchewning member
    That early it's definitely just feeling bloated. As the weeks go on it will depend on your build and placement of your uterus. When I went to the ob at 13 weeks he could (to my surprise) feel the top of my uterous about 1/2 of an inch below my belly button, this is my second baby and he said its normal to be bigger faster. I definitely look pregnant! Then he pointed yo about 1/2 inch above my belly button and said that us where my uterus would be at 20 weeks.
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  • normandyn7normandyn7 member
    Like PP stated, your uterus is tucked behind your pelvic bone until about 12 weeks. I didn't start noticeable showing to others until I was about 24 weeks. For now it is just bloat or a little weight gain. Bloat will come and go for awhile.
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  • rlyttlerlyttle member
    If this is your first you probably won't start to really show a baby bump for another 3-4 months. 
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  • GummiBearJGummiBearJ member
    I have the same thing at 9 weeks. My belly is much rounder than it has ever been - usually a flat stomach is the only thing I can count on! Sometimes I look at my profile in the mirror and actually enjoy the preview of what I'll look like in a few months. I know it's bloat but it's tough at work when you look like you're showing, but can't tell anyone yet ;) Are they guessing? Do they think I'm fat? Maybe I just need to buy some looser clothes.
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  • CryssteenCryssteen member
    I'm 9w5d and soooo fat! None of my pants fit because I was ravenous for like 4 weeks. Also I ate 2 cinnamon rolls today. That might have something to do with it.
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  • eleolin8eleolin8 member
    This is my first pregnancy and 7 weeks along so far.  I haven't felt constant bloating like this before, it's so uncomfortable and even more embarrassing at work (because I'm so not ready to share our news).  I've switched to small (mostly unprocessed) meals, avoid fatty foods and carbonated drinks.  I can't seem to get it under control.  I am taking Prometrium (progesterone pill) daily and I know that has an effect on slowing digestion.  Anyway, has anyone had any luck with anything else or maybe Gas x pills?
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  • MaereMaere member
    I am 12 weeks and not showing at all yet.... I was bloated but then my system cleaned itself out (#2 lol)... Your bloat may be from the famous constipation that pregnancy causes!! 


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