My least favorite (not even the worst one, just the one that hurt my feelings the most) was when a customer I was helping through the window, came around to be helped inside the office, saw my baby bump and proceeded to say, "ahhhhh, I was wondering why you had such a "fat face""
I'm so thankful for this thread! I feel SO bloated!!! I was like what the heck is wrong with me. I don't remember that coming so early the first time around!
I broke out the maternity shorts today...for the all-you-can-eat buffet! 7 weeks pregnant bloat, no poo in 4 days and a bunch of fried catfish, hush puppies and peach cobbler gave me a super cute bump
Friday Confession: Even though I don't believe anyone has anything that's not a "blump" right now, I keep coming back and checking this thread to see the pictures and then mostly am just jealous of all your guys flat stomachs LOL
Do you want to see my 7 wk bloated with gas and blood blump?? I'm sorry, I feel so crappy I know I shouldn't post that, but can't help myself.
But really. There is a bulge/swelling right above my public bone and seeing how there was only 1 peanut, I'm blaming the swelling on the SCH!
Me: 27 years old DH: 27 years old Type 1 Diabetes since 2001, MTHFR hetero A1298T Dogs: Raider 4 yrs, Dex 4 yrs
Married in July 2014
TTC #1 since late Feb 2016
BFP #1 3/29/16 MMC: 5/5/16 BFP #2 7/6/16 SCH, D&C 8/4/16 BFP #3 12/26/16 EDD: 9/6/17 My Chart / My Diabetes/Pregnancy Blog My Type 1/TTC/Pregnancy Podcast: Juicebox Podcast Episode 118 A1Cs: 1/12/16 6.7% 5/25/16 6.0% 11/2/16 6.1% 3/22/16 5.8% 4/27/17 5.4% 6/13/17 5.3% "Sugar Fancy Tutu"
@Sugargirl1019 Oh my gosh ya I bet with your situation you have a hard little blump! And probably uncomfortable Hopefully that gets better soon!
ETA: Actually I will admit that last night I was pushing around on my abdomen and swore that it felt harder, but then again I almost never do that so I determined it actually could feel like it always does and I would probably have no idea lol. But it's exciting to think about a small bump coming in a few weeks!
Oh the blump! I feel like a blimp! My DH keeps commenting on how we must be having twins, because I look like I did 20weeks pregnant with DD and I can't wait to have my ultrasound soon and rule that out.
I was in Florida a week ago and only have bikinis (which I was SO uncomfortable in). The bloat was so bad I just started rubbing my stomach and pretending that I was further along than I am
Me: 29 DH: 28 Together since 2008, married Sept 2013 ttc #1 since July 2014 DX: unexplained infertility Sept, Oct, Nov Clomid 50 mg: BFN Feb 2016 IUI w/ 50mg Clomid, Ovidrel, Prometrium: BFN March 2016 IUI w/ 50mg Clomid, Ovidrel, Prometrium: BFN June 2016 IVF: BFP 6/28!!! beta #1: 358, beta #2: 1428, beta #3: 3742
@msirni0 this is sooo me at the beach this week! I'm finding that I'm wearing my regular fitted shirts not caring if the blub shows! I am pregnant for heavens sake! What do others care if it's a blob of bloat or a real bump!?!? Haha! As long as don't run into anyone I know!! Then I'll have a problem! Lol
I have not had the rude comments yet but I'm really not looking forward to unsolicited belly rubs...I mean really?! Have you mom's gone through that in real life?! It's weird enough that my close friends do it now when it's actually dinner they're rubbing but a stranger?!
If it's a stranger, I plan to just touch them back
@chrstna618 Umm I'm only 7 weeks and my friends SO touched my stomach last Friday and said "so how's the baby!" I was so in shock I was like uhhhhh I plan to wear a button that says "NO TOUCHY TOUCHY!"
I only go in to the office two days a week (work from home the other 3). I did NOT make a good call with my choice of pants today. My blump is boomin and I am SOOOOOO uncomfy.
I gave in to my maternity pants today... I just can't do the jeans anymore! I probably could have made it... but I already had them in my closet, it was just too easy! My gut is just left over from DS1, I can't blame this kiddo for anything!
My bottoms are, for the most part, still sitting pretty at 8 weeks. However, my bra and tops are another story. I usually wear size S in tank tops and M if I'm bloated. Today I just went right to size L (all of the tanks are the same brand), because I like breathing and not squishing my already uncomfortable and super sensitive nips/boobs. I'll be curious to see if I carry high, assuming all goes well. Then again, I never had a waist or hips to begin with.
@chrstna618 I had maybe one belly rub with my son. I don't even rub my own belly (and seeing other people do it to themselves makes me anxious, so weird I know).
@dubcompanion- I bought 2 bras in a bigger size my last pregnancy so I have been only wearing those 2 every day until things progress further in case I go up even more in size. I have to wear a bra to bed too because the tatas hurt too much which I hate. **sigh** I am just happy I haven't busted out the belly band yet.
@Spartanrd4 I'm also wearing bigger bras I bought the previous pregnancy. The twins are just so itchy and sensitive (and the nips are still on fire) that nothing feels good! But oh well. I'm pregnant, so at least the discomfort is worth it!
Well I guess I officially look pregnant. 2 people at work asked me today if I was. The bloat is REAL. I haven't even told my boss yet so guess I have to now.
Well I guess I officially look pregnant. 2 people at work asked me today if I was. The bloat is REAL. I haven't even told my boss yet so guess I have to now.
Who the F asks someone if they are pregnant? Seriously unless you are like visibly 9 months pregnant nobody should ever ask that. So rude.
Who the F asks someone if they are pregnant? Seriously unless you are like visibly 9 months pregnant nobody should ever ask that. So rude.
^ This. I'm glad @mcdonald-bailey actually is pregnant, but I've heard way too many stories of women who aren't pregnant or even worse - were pregnant and had a loss - and were asked this. It is beyond rude, regardless if the woman is actually pregnant. You might as well go up and ask someone who's bald if they have cancer while you're at it.
Who the F asks someone if they are pregnant? Seriously unless you are like visibly 9 months pregnant nobody should ever ask that. So rude.
Seriously though. I've had people ask me a handful of times when I was due. I carry any extra weight in my gut, and it is so embarrassing. One customer at my store then told me she had a hard time loosing the baby weight after her first...I'm the same damn size I was pre-pregnancy with DS. WTF is wrong with people?!
I asked my coworker if she was preggers like I think 2 weeks before she was due (so she was like hugggggge already right) she flat out looked at me and said "NOOOOOO". then as I was awkwardly walking away. she screamed "IM JUST KIDDING HAHA, I ALWAYS WANTED TO DO THAT" (that was her 2nd) .....
im totally going to do that to someone else too.... she couldn't stop laughing....
Not only do people comment on your size but they ask the most personal questions!! Things no sane person would ask a stranger like... Are you going to have a vaginal birth? I had a GUY ask me that question. WTF do you care buddy if I wanna birth this baby out of my ear it's none of your business.
WTF?? Sounds like a big creep!!
Me: 36; DH: 38 DD: 7; DS1: 4; DS2 due 6-21-17! **TW** MMC & D&C Aug 2016
I only go in to the office two days a week (work from home the other 3). I did NOT make a good call with my choice of pants today. My blump is boomin and I am SOOOOOO uncomfy.
OMG, this meme is EXACTLY how I feel every night!!!
Me: 36; DH: 38 DD: 7; DS1: 4; DS2 due 6-21-17! **TW** MMC & D&C Aug 2016
My mother's advice: Never ask if someone is pregnant unless you see the baby crowning
^^^THIS! Excellent advice!
I made that mistake one time and I will never ever do it again!! The poor lady had given birth a couple days prior but didn't have the baby with her at the time and I just wanted to melt into the floor and die!
FFWC I loved it when people touched my belly, although the only stranger that did it was an old lady. I'm kind of touchy feely though.
Married DH 12/31/13 BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14 BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15 BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016 BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017
The strangers approaching you continues past pregnancy, just a warning. It's really hArd to be out in public with a baby if you are introverted because everyone wants to talk to you. It's even worse when your toddler is also shy and people are constantly getting in his face or trying to touch him. I want to snap at people every damn time. Why do people feell like it's okay to invade atoddlers personal space, when they are clearly saying back off with body language, just because they are smaller?
The strangers approaching you continues past pregnancy, just a warning. It's really hArd to be out in public with a baby if you are introverted because everyone wants to talk to you. It's even worse when your toddler is also shy and people are constantly getting in his face or trying to touch him. I want to snap at people every damn time. Why do people feell like it's okay to invade atoddlers personal space, when they are clearly saying back off with body language, just because they are smaller?
Babywearing, man. For someone to get near my baby they have to be within biting distance of this crazy mama:)
Married DH 12/31/13 BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14 BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15 BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016 BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017
Okay... Instead of just stalking this thread and waiting to see who is daring enough to share their blump... This front of the pack March 1st mama is gonna embrace the journey and show mine!! My apps said week 10 is when you will start to show... But, I still really think it's all backed up digestion and gas... Miss my little 6week blump" cuz now I feel like a "blimp"
@kjd291 hey we're due date twins! And I finally can button my pants again after bloat and nausea have eased up! I'm telling you ladies magnesium is my friend...I take it for my sleep and nice side benefit is super-regularity, even pregnant
@chrstna618 hip-hooray for buttoning pants! I had been regularly drinking Kombucha, which usually keeps me super regular and bloat free, but I haven't been loving the taste since pregnant. I should probably force it down.
@chrstna618 I brew it too! It's so good for you-I personally add lots of fresh fruits and juices for flavor so it doesn't taste to strong like most people's.
@JAGinMI ya some people never fail to amaze me.. and I haven't even considered buttoned pants in weeks lol the blump is out of control.. no idea what I will be wearing at DS birthday party on Saturday
Re: Bump showing yet? If so, Pix pix!
But really. There is a bulge/swelling right above my public bone and seeing how there was only 1 peanut, I'm blaming the swelling on the SCH!
Type 1 Diabetes since 2001, MTHFR hetero A1298T
Dogs: Raider 4 yrs, Dex 4 yrs
BFP #2 7/6/16 SCH, D&C 8/4/16
BFP #3 12/26/16 EDD: 9/6/17
My Chart / My Diabetes/Pregnancy Blog
My Type 1/TTC/Pregnancy Podcast:
Juicebox Podcast Episode 118
A1Cs:
1/12/16 6.7%
5/25/16 6.0%
11/2/16 6.1%
3/22/16 5.8%
4/27/17 5.4%
6/13/17 5.3%
"Sugar Fancy Tutu"
SaveSaveETA: Actually I will admit that last night I was pushing around on my abdomen and swore that it felt harder, but then again I almost never do that so I determined it actually could feel like it always does and I would probably have no idea lol. But it's exciting to think about a small bump coming in a few weeks!
Together since 2008, married Sept 2013
ttc #1 since July 2014
DX: unexplained infertility
Sept, Oct, Nov Clomid 50 mg: BFN
Feb 2016 IUI w/ 50mg Clomid, Ovidrel, Prometrium: BFN
March 2016 IUI w/ 50mg Clomid, Ovidrel, Prometrium: BFN
June 2016 IVF: BFP 6/28!!! beta #1: 358, beta #2: 1428, beta #3: 3742
SaveSaveIf it's a stranger, I plan to just touch them back
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
Me 28 DH 28 Married 2012
TTC #1 since March 2015
Metformin + Femara + Gonal F + Trigger = BFP 6/24/16
EDD 3/3/17
Found out it's a girl! 9/23/16
Me: 37, DH: 36
Started TTC #1: 9/2015
Preliminary labs/testing @ 6 months: TSH, A1c, progesterone, prolactin, SA, HSG all normal
BFP: 5/19/2016, M/C: 5/29/2016
BFP: 6/22/2016 EDD 3//6/2017
I asked my coworker if she was preggers like I think 2 weeks before she was due (so she was like hugggggge already right) she flat out looked at me and said "NOOOOOO". then as I was awkwardly walking away. she screamed "IM JUST KIDDING HAHA, I ALWAYS WANTED TO DO THAT" (that was her 2nd) .....
im totally going to do that to someone else too.... she couldn't stop laughing....
SaveSaveMe: 36; DH: 38
DD: 7; DS1: 4; DS2 due 6-21-17!
**TW**
MMC & D&C Aug 2016
Me: 36; DH: 38
DD: 7; DS1: 4; DS2 due 6-21-17!
**TW**
MMC & D&C Aug 2016
I made that mistake one time and I will never ever do it again!! The poor lady had given birth a couple days prior but didn't have the baby with her at the time and I just wanted to melt into the floor and die!
Me: 26 Hubs: 28
Married: 6/6/15
Baby Girl: 3/22/2017
BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14
BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15
BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016
BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017
BFP#1 1/21/14 ended in loss DNC 3/5/14
BFP#2 7/2014 Baby Girl born 4/15/15
BFP#3 2/10/2016 natural mc 2/27/2016
BFP#4 6/25/2016 Due 3/2/2017
and I haven't even considered buttoned pants in weeks lol the blump is out of control.. no idea what I will be wearing at DS birthday party on Saturday