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5 weeks pregnant going on 5 months!

bethftmxbethftmx member
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Has anyone else had really bad bloating? I’m only 5 weeks 3 days and I look at least 4 or 5 months pregnant! I know it’s just bloating but I don’t know if this is normal to be so big. I’m also getting some cramps/heaviness in my stomach and lower to mid back is aching. I have endometriosis and recently had surgery (pelvis and Fallopian tubes), we’ve paid for an early scan at 6 weeks 1 days to check it’s not ectopic
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Re: 5 weeks pregnant going on 5 months!

  • mhdmass3232mhdmass3232 member
    I’m 7 weeks and have had bloating so since probably 5 weeks so bad that I can only wear leggings. Everything I’ve read and seen from other posts say it’s normal! I even saw an article on here that collected quotes from other women on when they needed to start wearing maternity pants and the were a few 6 wheelers due to bloat.
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  • nlnicolenlnicole member
    I’m having SO much bloating.  My last pregnancy I didn’t really have any but this time I look reallly pregnant by evening and I’m only 9 weeks.  It’s kind of hurting my self confidence as much as I’m trying to be accepting of it and gracious to my body.  I’ll post a pic from tonight. Normally 0 curves.  0.  I’m a flat board as a non pregnant human.  Or I was. 

    Now here’s what I’ve been doing that helps a bit: 
    - adding cucumber, lemon, and mint to my water bottle.  All aid in digestion and are anti-inflammatory 
    -drinking hot water after a meal with lemon and slices of ginger root steeped in.  Again, anti-inflammatory digestive aids. 
    -following quick yoga videos before bed specifically made for bloating or first trimester. 
    - spanx 😅 which I was wearing in this pic and I still look that Preggo. 


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  • knottie8e017cbf704d967bknottie8e017cbf704d967b member
    Lol I’m on the same boat I’m 9 weeks and feel 4 months pregnant!! It’s my second baby I know I didn’t start showing so soon with the first 😅 I’m pretty sure by 7 weeks I was showing and pants fit me tight!
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  • mamabeardec22mamabeardec22 member
    Omg LITERALLY ME! This is my first baby and I am on the struggle bus! None of my clothes fit already except my stretchy pants! 😭 my lower back and belly are always achy especially at bed time my belly is so uncomfy it makes me nauseas and I haven’t been sleeping well. 
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  • callistobugcallistobug member
    No meed for spanx, you look beautiful!
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  • ameliaedwards11-2ameliaedwards11-2 member
    Omg yes! I’m only 5w1d, and the bloat is sooo real! My uniform for work is black denim, and I’m honestly scared that I’ll have to buy maternity jeans sooner than I planned because that top button is already starting to show signs of struggle…
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  • msdanienicolemsdanienicole member
    What helped my bloating was doing a YouTube yoga for bloating video. It really really helped!
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  • knottie5824678e4d81d6a4knottie5824678e4d81d6a4 member
    Yes! This just this! I’m 6 weeks going on 7 with my first and I literally just left the maternity section at target because the bloat is sooo bad and already needed to upsize on bras! I swear I look 4-5 months and all of my friends keep asking if it’s twins! :( No I’m just chubby, bloated, and preggo.
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