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Am I even pregnant!?

kristanbarkerkristanbarker member
in October 2015 Moms
I am probably freaking for noo reason but I alway feel like something isn't right. I'm 18 weeks today and heard the heart beat two weeks ago but I still feel like I'm not even pregnant. My belly is little (I'm 5'10" so I was told I probably will be little). I notice that after I stand up in the morning and hope in the shower it gets bigger and harder again and usually by the end of the day I look like I actually am 5 months pregnan but i feel like its bloating because it comes and goes. My boobs still hurt bad in the morning and I am still fatigued. It seems like my body is stuck in 1st trimester w.o morning sickness.

Is anyone else noticing the same with the belly?? I just want to know I'm not alone there... or being worried about baby. Our 18 week apt is on Tuesday but I know I'll spend all weekend freaking out.
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  • StephN310StephN310 member
    My belly gets bigger as the day goes on. It's normal. If you are a FTM it is normal to have tighter muscles that hold your uterus in and a uterus that doesn't stretch as readily as a multiple time mom's does.

    Pregnancy looks different on everyone and every pregnancy looks different on the same mom. This is my third and I have carried each so differently! Please don't worry when there is no worry warranted! It will make you crazy!
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  • kristanbarkerkristanbarker member
    StephN310 said:

    My belly gets bigger as the day goes on. It's normal. If you are a FTM it is normal to have tighter muscles that hold your uterus in and a uterus that doesn't stretch as readily as a multiple time mom's does.

    Pregnancy looks different on everyone and every pregnancy looks different on the same mom. This is my third and I have carried each so differently! Please don't worry when there is no worry warranted! It will make you crazy!

    Thank you! I am a FTM AND I'm a worry wart so that definitely makes me feel better!
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  • FirstTimeMamaArickaFirstTimeMamaAricka member
    i am 5'9 and deal with this same thing so you are definitely not alone.
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  • Kara7787Kara7787 member
    I'm shorter (5'6") but I'm also overweight. I'm 18 weeks as well. I lost about 10 pounds in the beginning of my pregnancy and I've stayed that weight since. I also can still wear all my prepregnancy clothes. The only baby belly I can see is when I lay down and suck my stomach in, my lower belly is a nice hard lump now. Otherwise, I look exactly as I did prepregnancy. You are not alone.
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  • LLynde5LLynde5 member
    You are not alone. I am the same way no weight gain and no real bump. Someone called it their "Blump" (bloat bump) and that's what I have had from week 12-16! I have very mild symptoms which I am thankful for but it causes irrational worrying. I have my 16 week appointment Monday and am hoping that puts my mind at ease. I think once we start to feel movement it will help too:). Best of luck with your pregnancy!!
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  • mrsdhouse89mrsdhouse89 member
    I just look like I've gotten fatter in the morning but after this little girl gets some breakfast she makes my tummy look preggo again.
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  • SDeFranco22SDeFranco22 member
    This makes me feel better reading this because I am experiencing the same things!!
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  • kristanbarkerkristanbarker member
    Phew! Thanks ladies! I feel a lot better! I know everything has to be going ok. I hAve no reason to believe otherwise. Good luck ladies!
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  • ChippercjmChippercjm member
    Ladies, I too feel the same way so ordered a HB Doppler which I SO RECOMMEND!! It has completely lessened my worry in bw doc appts. I'm 5'9 and at 17 wks with no symptoms and 1lb weight gain. It's so cool hearing the HB and also helps me connect w baby!
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  • Sbrouwer0706Sbrouwer0706 member
    I understand how you feel. I am 19 weeks today and have only gained 6lbs total. I definitely have a little bump going but I also feel like it changes sizes. I had an appointment on Thursday and talked to my doc about it. She reassured me that what I am feeling is normal and that my ultrasound next week will ease my mind a bit but that I should try to stop comparing my pregnancies to others. It happens differently for everyone and as long as you're hearing a heartbeat and your doc isn't concerned try to relax as much as possible :) 
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  • mandyloutoomandyloutoo member
    I second the doppler..i had one for all 3 pregnancies ( i am similar to you..don't show, don't get sick, etc) I would never know I was pregant 80% of the time and call my dr. panicking if it weren't for the doppler! They are only about $50 on ebay! Sonoline B is the one most of us get.
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  • BabyOIsComingBabyOIsComing member
    That's so funny... I was thinking it was in my head. In the morning, I think I look less pregnant then at the end of the day. I figured it was because I'm so exhausted by the end of the day it just FEELS like my belly's bigger.
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