I'm pretty much the same as you but less petite. I am now 17 weeks and I still don't have a bump! I don't look pregnant at all. I'm only starting to notice my stomach is a bit more out than usual now but I just think it looks like I've let myself go a bit... I have been told it'll show at 20 weeks!
Everyone is different and I think your first shows later on but wait till you're 20 weeks - then you'll start to show (I think!!!)
I'm 14 weeks and "popped" a few days ago but this is my second. With my first I didn't show until about 22 weeks. Don't freak out, it's normal and ftms don't show until much later.
Why are people so concerned with not having a bump? It will come when it comes. Usually FTM won't show till around 20+wks. Relax its normal.
I don't get it either.
Last time I remember wearing tighter shirts earlier to flaunt that I was pregnant and not getting fat. This time I'm all about hiding it as long as possible! I know how big I'm going to get and I want to stay looking not pregnant as long as possible because it gets old fast.
Why are people so concerned with not having a bump? It will come when it comes. Usually FTM won't show till around 20+wks. Relax its normal.
I don't get it either.
Last time I remember wearing tighter shirts earlier to flaunt that I was pregnant and not getting fat. This time I'm all about hiding it as long as possible! I know how big I'm going to get and I want to stay looking not pregnant as long as possible because it gets old fast.
It drives me insane hearing people say "when will I show" " is it normal" yes it's normal & you will show when you show.
I agree @Pontot31 in 25wks & my bump is big. I'm forever tugging at my tops. I was all flaunting the bump 1st time but like you I'm forever trying to hide it. Not cause I'm ashamed or embarrassed because it does get old fast.
OMG yea like you should so totes be showing right now. You totes should be worrying that you have no bump yet. I would suggest seeking medical help cause your bump hadn't bloody blossomed yet.
Seriously many people worry over the slightest things. Just know you WILL get a bump it just takes time.
Not all women develop at the same time before they're pregnant and it's the same with pregnancy. Some women (very few first time moms) will have a bump very early, others won't. I'm 17 weeks 2nd time mom and am bumpless.
There is a search feature at the top and bottom of each page. You will get better responses from the community if you search the topic first to find out if your question has been asked and answered already. In this case it has been. Repeatedly. I also recommend a book called What to Expect When Expecting or the bump homepage which answer common pregnancy questions such as this one.
im 17 weeks 3 days a ftm prego with twins for the past 2-3 weeks have just felt like I look reeally fat, but this week starting to actually look rounder and more like a prego belly
It really depends. I've heard if you are carrying a t-rex or elephant you will start showing really early, I'm talking 1st or 2nd week. For alien babies, I've heard some moms say they won't start showing until the 50th week or so. I am still trying to confirm through my US photo that I am carrying a human baby. I would say that I am 100% sure that at some point you will start showing, or maybe not.
No one on this board can tell you when you will start to show. As long as your baby is healthy then why does it matter? I don't understand why so many people are so concerned about this. Try to enjoy each phase of your pregnancy as it comes.
I'm a little taller than you but at 16 weeks I feel full and after lunch have a little bloat which my friend a lactation consultant thinks is a mini bump...or maybe I just need an enema. who knows?!
I'm 16 weeks and wondering same thing! Prepreg 130 5'5 now 136. At 14/15 , some days Ild think there was a bump then the next day Ild look normal! Bloat lol! At 16 w I think I might have a little one. If I wear a tight shirt i kinda look prego. If I wear loose clothes ,you prob wouldn't notice. I guess I'm waiting to look flat out pregnant, not like "is she chubby or preg? "
We understand but the issue is that you make an AW post when don't really contribute at all to the rest of the board. You could also have searched this site:
The reason why first moms are concerned because it's there FIRST Baby !!!! They are going to have questions ..
I didn't have questions like this as a FTM though. Get some books and you would know most people don't show yet at 14 weeks.
Also if you read around the bump for a few minutes before posting you would know this topic had been discussed dozens of times and your question was already answered.
The reason why first moms are concerned because it's there FIRST Baby !!!! They are going to have questions ..
I understand that FTM's have concerns about everything. I was incredibly anxious my first time about size, weight, symptoms, not having symptoms, old wives tales, and anything else you can think of. The better course of action than coming to post here is to do a little research on a reputable pregnancy website (the information portion of this one or the What to Expect When Expecting sites are great) or research the information in a book. These steps lead to more confidence because you can find the answers yourself and aren't dependent on the whims of a crowd. That kind of confidence and knowledge of how to obtain valid information will be a godsend when you've got a feverish little one or there's a weird rash that won't go away or any of the million problems that happen during pregnancy.
I'm 18 weeks with a bump, baby number 3 and I'm still hiding it with flowy tops because I feel like it's much to early to have one yet?! Still 22 weeks left of having a belly so I'm pacing myself this time. I would have loved to stayed in my jeans for a bit longer.
I understand that a bump is the equivalent of a right of passage for some FTMs but trust me, it's coming. You're going to need a ton of patience when the baby comes, this is just another way of practising that
Didn't catch it in time to QFP but the reason for the snarky comments is because some people only post using this site as their Google or AWing themselves like this is a blog and in no way try to actually contribute to the community. A little effort on the part of OP (and others) would have easily answered this question.
DS1: 8/3/10, DD1: 8/17/13, DD2: 8/13/15
Twins lost to due to partial molar pregnancy: September 2011
I thought sharing similar experiences was a great way to contribute. I feel much better when I see other women dealing w the same issue I am.
Generally birth month boards try to keep related questions/stories to 1 thread otherwise you end up with 15 posts on the first page that are exactly like this one.
This is exactly why searching threads is recommended: 1) issues with mutiple posts on the same board from the perspective of the OP or any other too new the community to know these rules yet. *1st time - posters will probably comment in length about their experiences *2nd time - posters will probably still respond but be more succinct in their response *3rd time and on - posters will remind other users to use the search feature and even kindly show them how to do it.
<<Those posters looking for information>> The users who not go back to the previous threads lose a lot of information as there only so many times even the most patient of users are willing to keep relating their stories on each and every single, almost identical threads. If you're looking at 15 threads all titled "when will I start to show?" it is extremely unlikely that everyone with stories to share will do in all 15 threads. This leads to mass confusion since there no single place to manage all responses. This is why daily posts exist. You will see women with nearly the same issues you are having, as well as many others, combined in one thread to make it easier to sort through.
2) issues with mutiple posts on the same board from the perspective of others. General consensus is OPs didn't read the guidelines/lurk as was recommended in the guidelines although they could just be an AW. A little effort on the part of someone seeking an answer to a rather commom FTM question should pull up several threads where the user could participate without creating a new thread. *Multiple posts of the same question tend to push more of the important (and posts that are more in need of true support) posts like pregnancy loss, on the ER because of cramping/blood, bad u/s results (I'm definitely not talking about sex of the baby being different from what was preferred but truly bad u/s where abnormalities may have been found).
General comment to all new to the bump... Communities require time and effort. If your time and effort on here seems to only about getting what you want/need and very little helping support others then you are not contributing to the community but abusing it.
DS1: 8/3/10, DD1: 8/17/13, DD2: 8/13/15
Twins lost to due to partial molar pregnancy: September 2011
I was the same height and weight as you my 1st pregnancy. I know all body shapes are different but I didn't show until 7 months. This time I just starting to show and I'm 19 weeks but it just looks like I had large meal.
I'm heavyset with a squishy belly. My belly is a little bigger now, but not a bump-- like the bump is hiding the pushing all the squish forward. It might be a while for me before it's totally obvious it's baby and not fat.
Exactly !!! And trust I read all the books but I also like hearing from other moms that concerned like me...
Well lucky for you this topic had been discussed multiple times, as mentioned by pp. A quick search would have brought you a wealth of information and personal stories.
I'm 17 weeks +some days with baby #3. One of my coworkers sand today that I look like I "finally" have a little bump, and I told her "Nope. Just super constipated."
Re: Smh
Everyone is different and I think your first shows later on but wait till you're 20 weeks - then you'll start to show (I think!!!)
I'm 15 weeks with number 2 and not showing.
Most moms don't show until 20-22 weeks, if that.
Have some patience and enjoy not feeling huge. It'll come.
Last time I remember wearing tighter shirts earlier to flaunt that I was pregnant and not getting fat.
This time I'm all about hiding it as long as possible! I know how big I'm going to get and I want to stay looking not pregnant as long as possible because it gets old fast.
I agree @Pontot31 in 25wks & my bump is big. I'm forever tugging at my tops. I was all flaunting the bump 1st time but like you I'm forever trying to hide it. Not cause I'm ashamed or embarrassed because it does get old fast.
What happened to patience is a virtue?
OMG yea like you should so totes be showing right now. You totes should be worrying that you have no bump yet. I would suggest seeking medical help cause your bump hadn't bloody blossomed yet.
Seriously many people worry over the slightest things. Just know you WILL get a bump it just takes time.
There is a search feature at the top and bottom of each page. You will get better responses from the community if you search the topic first to find out if your question has been asked and answered already. In this case it has been. Repeatedly. I also recommend a book called What to Expect When Expecting or the bump homepage which answer common pregnancy questions such as this one.
At 14/15 , some days Ild think there was a bump then the next day Ild look normal! Bloat lol!
At 16 w I think I might have a little one. If I wear a tight shirt i kinda look prego. If I wear loose clothes ,you prob wouldn't notice.
I guess I'm waiting to look flat out pregnant, not like "is she chubby or preg? "
We understand but the issue is that you make an AW post when don't really contribute at all to the rest of the board. You could also have searched this site:
https://www.thebump.com/a/when-will-my-belly-begin-to-show
Also if you read around the bump for a few minutes before posting you would know this topic had been discussed dozens of times and your question was already answered.
I'm 18 weeks with a bump, baby number 3 and I'm still hiding it with flowy tops because I feel like it's much to early to have one yet?! Still 22 weeks left of having a belly so I'm pacing myself this time. I would have loved to stayed in my jeans for a bit longer.
I understand that a bump is the equivalent of a right of passage for some FTMs but trust me, it's coming. You're going to need a ton of patience when the baby comes, this is just another way of practising that
This is exactly why searching threads is recommended:
1) issues with mutiple posts on the same board from the perspective of the OP or any other too new the community to know these rules yet.
*1st time - posters will probably comment in length about their experiences
*2nd time - posters will probably still respond but be more succinct in their response
*3rd time and on - posters will remind other users to use the search feature and even kindly show them how to do it.
<<Those posters looking for information>>
The users who not go back to the previous threads lose a lot of information as there only so many times even the most patient of users are willing to keep relating their stories on each and every single, almost identical threads. If you're looking at 15 threads all titled "when will I start to show?" it is extremely unlikely that everyone with stories to share will do in all 15 threads. This leads to mass confusion since there no single place to manage all responses. This is why daily posts exist. You will see women with nearly the same issues you are having, as well as many others, combined in one thread to make it easier to sort through.
2) issues with mutiple posts on the same board from the perspective of others.
General consensus is OPs didn't read the guidelines/lurk as was recommended in the guidelines although they could just be an AW. A little effort on the part of someone seeking an answer to a rather commom FTM question should pull up several threads where the user could participate without creating a new thread.
*Multiple posts of the same question tend to push more of the important (and posts that are more in need of true support) posts like pregnancy loss, on the ER because of cramping/blood, bad u/s results (I'm definitely not talking about sex of the baby being different from what was preferred but truly bad u/s where abnormalities may have been found).
General comment to all new to the bump...
Communities require time and effort. If your time and effort on here seems to only about getting what you want/need and very little helping support others then you are not contributing to the community but abusing it.
A quick search would have brought you a wealth of information and personal stories.
What's with the the DD