Is anyone else NOT showing??

loriann091 · August 2014

I'm 16 weeks along and literally you cannot tell I'm pregnant. Most days I look like my pre-pregnancy self. Anyone else going through this??

michelle142 · August 2014

If you're a FTM, it's completely normal. I didn't really start showing with my first until 20+ weeks.

I'm almost 15 weeks now with my 2nd and still have no noticeable bump.

bookworm982 · August 2014

I'm a third time mom, and I'm still in the "blump" stage. I cannot wait to stop looking like I'm putting on weight and have a cute belly instead.

toadandbug12 · August 2014

I look like I have put on weight, but definitely no bump. FTM at 16 weeks.

mh269650 · August 2014

I'm not as far along as you but I just look a little chubby. My belly doesn't look much like a bump yet.

mands1125 · August 2014

I am not really showing yet.

sndeebear1 · August 2014

Im on my 6th pregnancy and nope..not at all.. Ugh!! I so want to be..

loriann091 · August 2014

I am a FTM, and I'm not even looking chubby! I tell people I'm pregnant and they don't believe me at first. I wish I had a cute baby bump so I looked the part haha!

cls78 · August 2014

@ 16 weeks I am showing a little with my first, but I am having twins.

biaher16 · August 2014

I'm at 16 weeks and I just look like I've gained weight the bump is not really very defined. Ftm and I want to look pregnant al ready

I'm at the point I'm rubbing my belly on purpose so people get that a baby is in there.

lk2200214 · August 2014

2nd pregnancy 15 weeks and people who know have said I popped but I think I just look fat. I know I'm in that awkward stage cause I can tell by peoples looks when I'm in public of "is she just that fat or is she preggers?"

writerinpink · August 2014

I'm a FTM and I'm just a few days shy of 16 weeks. I look completely normal for the most part. My stomach is starting to stick out more, but it looks like I've gained only ab weight. My mom said with me (her first child) she didn't start showing until around 5 months or so. So, I'm thinking that'll be me.

phisigangel28 · August 2014

I'm almost 15 weeks and a STM. I am not showing yet but I pretty sure it is because I am very overweight. When I was pregnant last time I never showed much unless I was wearing maternity clothes.

jennypolkadots · August 2014

LOL YES!

I look 100% exactly the same. All clothes fit fine. I have not gained a pound. But baby is growing perfectly.

I attribute this to a few things. For starters it is my first baby. I also am a healthy weight. I have a long abdomen and have room for the uterus to grow without popping out much right now. No one in my family has ever gained much with pregnancy and most don't look pregnant at all until 6+ months. I worked out plenty before and during pregnancy and my stomach muscles are tight. But mostly, I know where my uterus is and I am not going to pretend like a bloated stomach is my baby. I could easily stick out my belly/curve my back and look bigger like some girls I know posting bump pics at 6 weeks with their first lol but I am not going to do that. I could do that before I was pregnant, too.

The latest thing that irritates the crap out of me is when I see family members they are all "oh I see a little bump" because maybe I just ate or am wearing a peplum top. And I'm like "oh, well I don't!" haha most of them have way bigger "bumps" than me and are not pregnant. I just get annoyed because I know for sure I'm not showing a bit so comments on my body feel really weird and rude.

jennypolkadots · August 2014

Also like others I have had people say "you're pregnant?" and I'm like "yes, a little over 4 months" and they are like "no, are you sure? You don't look pregnant"

UM YES I am sure.

On the other side - twins is totally different story. Or if you have more kids. One of my midwives is one week ahead of me and looks very pregnant. It is her 4th.

Julesvg · August 2014

I am 14 weeks and hAd a doctors appointment yesterday. She said I have gained only 2 pounds so far. I do not think I'm showing at all and am a healthy weight. However I was waiting in line for the restroom this weekend at lunch and an older lady turned around and asked "when's the baby due?". My jaw dropped as I was sure no one could tell and if I was a little bloated don't people want to be sure it's not a big lunch in case someone isn't pregnant? Now I'm paranoid people can tell and I am not telling work yet. My husband thinks some people just have a 6th sense but I can't stop worrying about work now. What do you guys think?

jennypolkadots · August 2014

@julesvg - sometimes we don't realize context clues. You may have been standing different and held your hand on your belly. I imagine your bladder was full if you are standing in line for a bathroom so that makes a big difference. I can't imagine saying this to anyone who is not like about to pop. I know way too many people who look pregnant when they def. are not and a comment like that could be so hurtful.

I bet you aren't really showing. Throw on a blazer until you're ready to tell work.

foxslaw · August 2014

14 weeks & FTM & 105 pounds pre preganancy & still not really showing. Just look a little bloated! Our cute bumps will come soon.

kdhuling · August 2014

No bump here at 15 weeks. I have a blump by bedtime but otherwise I just look fatter not pregnant. I kind of expected this as a FTM though.

mamabisme · August 2014

I'm not showing yet and I'm on my third! Just this past weekend I've noticed some changes in the way my clothes fit and look on me (but they still fit!). My waist is much thicker at this point but no bump yet. I think it is coming soon. I am at a healthy weight and continue to work out 6 days a week so I think my abdominal muscles are holding out a little bit longer than they would otherwise. I'll be surprised if I REALLY pop before 20 weeks but I think the awkward, chubby, phase is in my near future. I've gained 1 lb, so far.

Honestly, I am kind of relieved to not be showing yet. I am just starting to tell people and I'm glad that I haven't had to try to "hide," my body for fear of someone figuring it out. I am thankful to be able to tell on my own terms. Also, I live in a smallish town and work out daily at a popular, local, gym. I have seen the way pregnant women are treated by other members. People are very (maybe too) supportive and are constantly asking questions and making small talk with the visibly pregnant ones. I am typically a more socially outgoing person but when I am at the gym I am in the zone and I don't want to talk to you! I don't want to be perceived as rude but I think I will be putting my headphones on and practicing my bitch face the moment this bump pops. Not looking forward to dealing with that.

loriann091 · August 2014

Okay! All your comments make me feel way better. I'm also tall, thin, and work out daily. I was a runner pre-pregnancy (I've since put that on hold) but guess I can attribute my non-bump belly to that. I'm sure my day will come, and I'm sure I'll have my fair share of discomfort. Glad I'm not the only one!!!

tooteroid · August 2014

Still not showing here either! 13 weeks along with my first. I always thought ppl didn't show until like month 6, but everyone is different. I know a girl who is due 5 days before me and her bump is already up above her belly button and you can def tell she's preggo. Can't wait to get a baby bump!

modernfairytale8709 · August 2014

I'm a FTM, and I'm pretty fluffy pre-pregnancy. I don't expect to show until around 20ish weeks. Maybe even later.

Doesn't stop me from absentmindedly keeping a hand on my pudge. I know it's in there. That's all that matters

mandamoochie · August 2014

@modernfairytale8709‌ that was me with my first. There were several times when I was like 7 or 8 months pregnant and I would still have to tell people. I think they just thought i hit the McDonald's ways too hard or something. Lol it wasn't till 9 months I really looked pregnant.

I didnt care for the most part. My little man was happy an healthy in there. I was jealous of cute bumps sometimes tho. :-S

chantall7 · August 2014

I'm not showing either. I'm not fat but I've always had a stomach. I think that's why I'm not showing at all and I'm 14 weeks along.

agm04 · August 2014

I've definitely gained weight, mostly due to the fact that I had little control over what I could eat for the first 13 weeks, but don't have a bump. My MIL told me I'm "barely showing" on Saturday and I wanted to cry...I am not showing, I'm just chubby. That's what I get for trying to wear a tennis outfit I bought pre-pregnancy.

Chcaggie1 · August 2014

I'm a ftm and I'm 13 weeks. Although I certainly wouldnt say that I'm showing my body is absolutely not the way it always has been. I really don't like this stage at all. its very hard getting dressed in the mornings. I don't want to wear anything form fitting (which is the majority of my wardrobe) b/c my stomach definitely has a "pooch". Trying to find something that looks right is a challenge every day. Im ready to not look fat and look actually pregnant.

In regards to what a few posters were saying about a 6th sense. Hubby and I have pretty much gone completely public at this point. I've had several ppl tell me they suspected. I always ask them what tipped them off out of curiosity and most of them can't really tell me anything specific. I'm trying not to assume it's the fact that my tummy's looking fat. But some have given me vague reasons... one girl actually pointed out the fact that my nails weren't manicured and I didn't have a pedicure, someone else said she noticed my boobs were bigger (seriously??) and one girl said she noticed that I've been wearing loose clothing. So I don't know; I think some ppl are either looking for it or they just have some weird radar, lol.

jennypolkadots · August 2014

We told most close family/friends around 12 weeks. Two of my aunts already knew before I told them. They guessed it based on absolutely nothing other than "it is just the right time!"

huoylim · August 2014

This post makes me feel so much better! I'm 15w1d and I was just thinking about how I'm not really showing - I just look bloated! I definitely feel my pants are tighter (thank you rubber bands!) but nothing in a "bump" form. I'm glad to hear most of you are experiencing the same. Thanks ladies!

christenld · August 2014

I'm 13 weeks and don't really look much different. I've lost weight, and I can always tell where I lose weight. My belly pokes out a little more and is tighter, but it's not noticeable enough for anyone to say anything. I'm kind of looking forward to when it does though!

meepette · August 2014

I am 17 weeks FTM and I can tell I have gained but not really a belly, just fat. I have been binge eating everything due to school stress. Now it is back to working out and eating right.

kln215 · August 2014

FTM, 16 weeks today! I've gained maybe 5 lbs? And I am not showing yet! My clothes make me feel like I've been eating too much & I use a hairband on my pants as my waste grows throughout the day! Haha I'm ok not showing because hopefully tHat means less stretch/stretch marks!!

hillarylo · August 2014

I think it really depends on what I am wearing. Most days I don't. I'm ready to start showing!!

BookWorm1129 · August 2014

I'm a FTM and 14 weeks... I got nothin' but pudge. Some of my jeans a little more snug than usual and a few shirts don't fit like they used to but overall you can't really tell. I've heard I probably won't show until I'm close to 20 weeks. Lol, but I'm ready to see a bump now!

jk&kiwi · August 2014

Will be 15 weeks on Fri and still not showing. I'm actually thinner than pre-pregnancy. You can sort of tell early in the morning when I'm on my back, but no one can tell yet. Hoping for a cute little bump soon!

KMommytobe · August 2014

I can personally notice a teeny tiny bump but if I wanted to I could totally hide it for a good while. I typically show late and this 3rd pregnancy is no different. It's normal everyone shows at different times.

Cookie0875 · August 2014

I'm almost 17w,4d and just look like I've gained a slight spare tire. If it weren't right where all my pants button, I could still wear my pants, but I'm using this stupid belly band until my maternity pants arrive.

aggiebug · August 2014

Yesterday I would have said I am not showing, but I could definitely tell there was a bump today in one of my flowy shirts today my stomach has entirely changed shape. Boom there she is. That being said others wouldn't call it a baby bump without knowing I am pregnant.

annettestarbuck · August 2014

I am 16 weeks and definitely have a little bump. I thought i wasn't going to show until 20w but a lot of my mommy friends say it's because I have such a small frame that's why I am popping noticeably so fast. I already had to pack my old clothes in storage and buy new ones because I couldn't zip them from my belly and breasts!! I am a little nervous if I am showing this much already...how big will I get? Lol!!! Definitely loving this baby bump!

tammynixx · August 2014

I'm almost 16 weeks and not showing. I'm plus size though so I won't show for ever lol

alyharwell · August 2014

This is my 4th pregnancy and at 17 weeks you can't tell I'm pregnant.. I just look like I've gained in the boobs and waist. I've gained 3 pounds so far. I works out every day before becoming pregnant and was fit but the nausea curbed the workouts up until the last week. Happy to be through with that!

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