I get it, it's bloat.....

klt2015 · August 2014

But why is it all in the paunch?

maureensoca · August 2014

Feel you sister already bought a belly band and maternity pants

ladylibris · August 2014

MOtownMama said:

Progesterone slows your digestive tract, so your "bloat" is a nice euphemism for poo and gas.

Oh, look! I finally made it to the cover of a magazine! <squees!>

Duffgurl · August 2014

I know! Don't y'all just feel so sexy

chantalefp · August 2014

I know! It's so awful every night! You're not alone:)

ladylibris · August 2014

When I was weighed at the dr.'s today, I was close to 10 pounds heavier than before pregnancy. All I could think of was: "Great, 10 pounds of shit in a 5 pound bag."

jharward · August 2014

That has started earlier for me on this second pregnancy. I'm going oh yeah, I can't eat that or that and need to start shaking flax seeds into everything again. Bother.

karboss · August 2014

It's awful. I sat at a family party with a pillow on my lap. I'm not sure what would have been worse--the family guessing my KU status early or them thinking I had gained a million lbs since the last time they saw me. I haven't tried on any of my work clothes since I finished school in June. Opening day today should be a treat in pants that don't fit. My god--I feel fat!

redheaded14 · August 2014

ugh I started taking "bump" pics last night at 4w and had to suck in the bloat so bad so I didn't look hugely pregnant in my first picture. It was pretty uncomfortable.

mayfateleadyou · August 2014

I've gained 10 pounds myself since the start of this and am downright depressed. I swear if I didn't know it was bloat I would just feel really fat at the moment. I had lost almost 90 pounds before this pregnancy.

thelittlepear · August 2014

Yoga pants are my friend!!

mrsalvidrez · August 2014

I swear I wake up with a flat stomach and by the time I go to bed it's a bump! I feel really sexy at night time....
Not! Good thing the lights are off when DH and I get it on.

vdavis89 · August 2014

I checked yesterday and havent gained anything as of yet..... but this bloat is not cute in any way

I'm fluffy to begin with but at least I could suck it in a little before getting KU, not so much anymore lol It was soooo not like this the first time!

MLPT2012 · August 2014

redheaded14 said:

ugh I started taking "bump" pics last night at 4w and had to suck in the bloat so bad so I didn't look hugely pregnant in my first picture. It was pretty uncomfortable.

I did the same thing for my 4 and 5 week pics lol. Glad I'm not alone!

CocoMcGee · August 2014

Someone asked me if I was pregnant today, because of my belly. That was fun.

OneLastRefrain · August 2014

Karrunrun said:

It's awful. I sat at a family party with a pillow on my lap. I'm not sure what would have been worse--the family guessing my KU status early or them thinking I had gained a million lbs since the last time they saw me. I haven't tried on any of my work clothes since I finished school in June. Opening day today should be a treat in pants that don't fit. My god--I feel fat!

I am DREADING putting on work pants in two weeks. I have no confidence at all that they will button.

itshumpday · August 2014

Im 4 weeks today and although I don't really have any bloat yet, people at work won't stop looking at my stomach... Probably because they know we were trying right after getting married and are wondering but seriously! My eyes are up here!

FitMom3510 · August 2014

I weighed myself today and I have gained 3lbs, but I also haven't pooped in two days so I'm sure that's part of it

klt2015 · August 2014

It has seriously been just the last two days and I'm totally constipated too. I've got to see what I can take for that.

karboss · August 2014

I had to unbutton my pants half way through the morning meeting. Had I been alone in my classroom this afternoon I would have taken them off altogether and and just worn the tunic. I and wearing a dress tomorrow.

staycec521 · August 2014

Oh man. Thank you for posting this! I looked at my belly today and thought "SURELY this isn't already my bump?! I'm only 4.5 weeks!" Good to know what it really is. Poo!!

AmandaD30 · August 2014

I've got a pack of belly bands in my amazon cart just waiting for this to happen. My jeans were a little tight before I found out I was pregnant and today I had to use a hair tie through the button hole trick.

sprcutie2003 · August 2014

Same for me. I feel like I look fat but between the day I found out I was pregnant a week and a half ago and now I've lost 2.5 pounds. Not sure how though. I feel like I'm eating everything in sight. My hubby forced me to buy some prune juice so I will try it in the morning. I had surgery last year and ended up with horrible constipation. I can't do that again. Hopefully it helps.

emclain79 · August 2014

Yes, Yes, Yes! Thank god; I thought it was just me. I have a gigantor belly and can't button my pants at 7 weeks. I was truly depressed about it today despite knowing that it's all part of the miracle, blah, blah, blah. Now I don't feel like such a cow.

ejz98ric02 · August 2014

I have been in dresses and skirts for 6 days of work now and have no plans for putting on pants until I can put leggings on.

suwhite3 · August 2014

First post I've read that gave me a good, hearty laugh. Makes me feel a little less gross in this part of the experience!

crazychickenlady · August 2014

This post makes me feel less bad about the fact that I am highly considering bellabands already

cheshyrecatt · August 2014

So far my scale seems to still like me, but my jeans definitely do not. It looks like I have put on a lot, though. Hoping to get some looser pants soon, but not yet ready to invest in maternity clothes.

greneyedmom19 · August 2014

Yep I had to break out the maternity pants today because I couldn't take it anymore that by the end of the day my belly is huge and my pants start cutting into me!

EssJayCee · August 2014

Dresses are my friend. Yoga pants are my best friend. And my loose "grandma" nightgown is my dirty little secret.

angieandkellypat · August 2014

The other day someone asked me how far along I am and I told them 8 weeks and they said "either your calculations are off or you're having twins...."
Don't judge the bloat!!!!!

cpedward · August 2014

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MLPT2012 said:

redheaded14 said:

ugh I started taking "bump" pics last night at 4w and had to suck in the bloat so bad so I didn't look hugely pregnant in my first picture. It was pretty uncomfortable.

I did the same thing for my 4 and 5 week pics lol. Glad I'm not alone!

Yeah. This.

I've switched to once a month photos (and I'm considering my 4 week photo month 1 and my 5 week photo month 2) since right now I'm just documenting may ass expansion. i'm like violet from charlie and the chocolate factory.

karboss · August 2014

I am a first time mom but does there come a point when you don't feel bloated non-stop and a bit more like just pregnant? I feel like everyone is judging my lunch thinking I should just stick to a salad.

Sarah04Marie · August 2014

same. Haven't gained any weight yet but very bloated! ... Especially in the evening after dinner ... I've been trying to get out for regular walks and exercise ... but the nausea makes that challenging some nights ...

klt2015 · August 2014

I'm scared that I'm gaining weight with my bloat, but hoping it is bloat so it'll be temporary. My bloat is putting a damper on activity

70point3 · August 2014

What a sad, sad difference 4 weeks can make. May not be able to tell, but those now HUGE boobs mask how big the bloat actually is compared to normal. Belly banding it with jeans all week this week. Glad for my 4wk pic I decided on 1 last ab shot. See you guys again....... someday.

jmhansen11 · August 2014

Week 4 and week 6...it's a sad sight folks.

missab · August 2014

Meh.

OctoberStars · August 2014

I was bloating pretty bad and flax seeds seemed to help. I put them in my morning smoothie.

Also, yoga pants, hell yes. It's only a matter of time until I convince myself that they are appropriate for work.

jmhansen11 · August 2014

souptin said:
So its a thing now to post pics of our gas filled guts? Personally I'm not interested in seeing who needs to poop the most.

Let us commiserate on our bloated bellies if we want to. Move on if you don't wanna see it. OP wanted to know why it's all in the belly. I'm personally fascinated by bellies throughout pregnancy and have been googling pics of bellies at all stages. Whether it's poo, gas, or IVF-med water retention, it's not normal.

AdventurelandMermaid · August 2014

Yoga pants when at home and dresses at school....and yes I have busted out the maternity pants from #1 (and I'm only 6.4). This bloat on top of my weight gain after my first is making this difficult to hide for another 5-1/2 weeks.

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