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Shrinking belly

ayeshaoharaayeshaohara member
in May 2016 Moms
I thought I was imagining it but I swear my belly shrunk this week...has this happened to anyone else? Im only just over a week away from hitting 6 months and I'm definitely small, and lots of people keep commenting the same. I'm tall (5ft10) so I have some extra room for sure. I dunno if baby has dropped a bit so I've shrunk? I'm not concerned, I can feel her moving and everything just wondering if I'm the only one??
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Re: Shrinking belly

  • JessicaB0627JessicaB0627 member
    You could've lost a little bloat. Your doctor will check your fundal height at your next appointment and will be able to tell if your uterus is getting bigger. It's actually fairly common for people to not "pop" until well into 20+ weeks, even like 26 weeks.
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  • ayeshaoharaayeshaohara member
    I saw him last week and he said I'm growing fine. I've definitely "popped" the last couple of weeks but just the last few days I feel I shrunk. Maybe I'm imagining it!!
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  • JessicaB0627JessicaB0627 member
    ayeshaohara said:

    I saw him last week and he said I'm growing fine. I've definitely "popped" the last couple of weeks but just the last few days I feel I shrunk. Maybe I'm imagining it!!

    The baby could've changed positions too. Sometimes they will stick out farther or burrow themselves low in your pelvis. I wouldn't worry about it!
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  • avidkeoavidkeo member
    Baby position and reduced bloat can look likr bump shrinking. Its really normal.
    Angel baby June 2013, DD born 22 April 2014, BFP 10 Sept 2015 - Due 22 May 2016
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  • yogahhyogahh member
    Yeah, mine changes daily. Its bloat, position, etc...try not to worry

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  • amovin21amovin21 member
    Mine changes daily too...some days I look huge and others I look just bloated.



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  • ayeshaoharaayeshaohara member
    Thanks for the reassurance everyone :) I'm ok with a small belly right now baby is only gonna get bigger!!!!
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  • lionstigersbearslionstigersbears member
    ayeshaohara said:

    Thanks for the reassurance everyone :) I'm ok with a small belly right now baby is only gonna get bigger!!!!

    Appreciate this time when no one is making inappropriate comments about how you're already huge. I'm a STM, just barely 5'4" with a short torso. I almost handed out a throat punch.
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  • ayeshaoharaayeshaohara member
    lionstigersbears said:

    ayeshaohara said:

    Thanks for the reassurance everyone :) I'm ok with a small belly right now baby is only gonna get bigger!!!!

    Appreciate this time when no one is making inappropriate comments about how you're already huge. I'm a STM, just barely 5'4" with a short torso. I almost handed out a throat punch.
    I'm yet to work out why people need to feel the need to comment on belly size. I keep getting, oh you're hardly showing (even though I feel like I am). Everyone's body is so different! It should be mandatory to just tell every pregnant woman she looks beautiful, and no more!!
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  • SaraJan2014SaraJan2014 member
    Me too. All week I keep telling my husband that I've deflated but he seems to think it's in my head!
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  • nbgmomnbgmom member
    I'm measuring 5 weeks ahead by fundal height, and the rapid growth has been so uncomfortable. I assume this is your first pregnancy, so just let your body stretch and grow gradually. You'll be plenty large and in charge in no time.
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