Anyone else getting big at 6 weeks?

STBBaby · November 2015

I'm having a hard time concealing what I believe to be bloat... it makes me look like I'm so far along already! I've even caught people looking at my stomach assessing whether or not there's something new growing there. Any thoughts on how to conceal at work or around people you aren't ready to tell yet? Is anyone else feeling like they look like they're 12 weeks already?!

chanfa · November 2015

I am 6 weeks and I haven't felt that way. Have you had any bowel movements recently? I ask because you might want to talk to your doctor to find ways to help move it along.

As for myself, my stomach has gone down because I'm still exercising and eating healthy. Days where I have issues using the bathroom are days where I get a tiny bit of bulge but nothing too bad that lasts through the night.

Lchase04 · November 2015

OMG! I was literally just about to post this because I got stopped by a complete stranger in the hallway at work right now asking if i'm pregnant! I'm 6wks and a STM ... I know its bloat but i'm stumped on how to hide it as nearly all of my clothes are too tight already and I don't want to shop until I have a REAL bump. Chugging water as we speak... argh.

GinnyJ2012 · November 2015

Yup it's bloat. It'll go away eventually. Looser clothing can help hide, drink extra water, fiber, and try light exercise.

Knottie13257900 · November 2015

i'm almost 12 weeks now and I've been gaining weight since before I even got a positive pregnancy test...so yes. My "fat" clothes are already too tight. So excited to shop for maternity clothes

Knottie83732320 · November 2015

I'll be 11 weeks tomorrow and I don't have a bump yet but I'm super bloated. My jeans don't fit anymore so I think I'm going to buy a pair of maternity jeans just for Thanksgiving lol.

lionstigersbears · November 2015

Loose clothing plus scarves are the killer combo for concealing. The scarf distracts!

ginann2015 · November 2015

I am 6weeks and I feel the same I just had a baby 6months ago my doc said my belly will expand quicker this time but I did not think this quick

jonesl12 · November 2015

The bloat will chill out. Drink lots of water

MommaDuckett · November 2015

Im 5 wks 5 days and my sister asked me yesterday if I was pregnant. Bloat or not its a VERY noticable bump.

PugsandKisses · November 2015

Isn't bloat lovely?

kayla2536 · November 2015

Bloat is the worst. I'm still dealing with some but it has gotten better! I'm 12 weeks now so I'm starting to notice a little bit more than just bloat...nothing crazy but definitely some changes going on! My jeans are tight in the waist but still fit everywhere else thank god! I have big hips/thighs/butt to begin with. Like I've been getting "you've got child bearing hips!" Since I was 13! 13 years old! So I'm hoping they don't "spread"anymore!

TbabyB · November 2015

I am 7+3 and yes, I know it's just bloat but holy cow I already feel like I'm showing. Already using my belly band! Wondering when I will have to break down and get some maternity clothes!

lozbub3 · November 2015

Hey hun, u do bloat a bit, water retention is common, and feet sweeling, all hormones are running high, absolutely nothing to worry about... Keep in mind that swollen feet can mean other things, so see ur doctor if ur shoes dont fit anymore. Xxx

european90 · November 2015

I'm 6 wks and although I have not gained any wait but my belly has been rather bloated. I bought a belly band as well. I don't care if it seems early. I can't stand when clothes pinch. I need comfort. That's all that matters.

ecorker · November 2015

I have lost 5 pounds since finding out two weeks ago that I'm pregnant (not trying to just a byproduct of sickness). I'm 6w3d and can't button my jeans even with the weight loss! Bloat is for real!!

groovylocks · November 2015

37 weeks today and lurking.

Yup. It's bloat and YES you CAN get very big with it. Leggings and tunics are your friend. Actually, look, for the sake of comfort, get into maternity or seamless leggings as early as you can. (Not jeans.. jeans won't fit right until you're big enough to fill the panel out and they'll sag) Because that damn bloating will come and go all day long and there is nothing worse than wearing pants that cut into your midsection every time your body decides to gas up.

groovylocks · November 2015

@ecorker Same. I lost a fair bit of overall body weight in my first two trimesters/first trimester and a half. But that bloat just kept coming. I never "popped" like so many women describe.. just kind of went from having a low, puffy belly to having a slightly smaller, harder, high up belly that kept getting bigger from then on in. It was weird.

nkob · November 2015

Definitely bloat, try silky flowing shirts and avoid clingy cotton. I'm the same way, I eat healthy and always have - no diet changes except no drinking alcohol and I'm already up 8 lbs at 8 weeks. With my first I gained 10 lbs by 8 weeks, it was insane but it plateaued after the first trimester and I only gained 30lbs (my OB said weight gain in trimeter one is common if you're thin). My biggest issue was water retention, you could literally see dents in my ankles from my shoes at 18 weeks last time! On the plus side I lost all the weight 3 weeks after birth and with breastfeeding I was eating like a teenaged boy so it must have been mostly water weight. Good luck and try not to eat salty foods!

crdo · November 2015

Yep, I did. Drinking lots of water is the way to go. And stretchy pants.

trythebleucheese · December 2015

Yes! It will go away. I started to get that at 4 weeks. But the bloat went down. Of course, I'm 11w2d now and I look almost 20 weeks pregnant with my 2nd! Ugh, I don't think you'll be so unlucky.

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