Bloating has gone down and now I'm paranoid...

[rwhite]

Most of this pregnancy, since about 4.5/5 weeks, I have been quite bloated, so much so that I have caught one of my co-workers give my belly quite a suspicious look and my partner has also commented on it

But as of a couple of days ago it seems to have shrunk back down and am also able to suck my tummy in quite a bit again like I could pre-preg. And of course I'm feeling paranoid that the baby has died or something and that's why

Is it common for bloating to go down at about 8 weeks gestation? I can't remember from with my son as I was a fair bit skinnier during his pregnancy...

Thanks girlies

 

[ssjad]

I know it's common for me to have more bloated days and less bloated days. Unless you have strong cramping or bleeding I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Kiwiberry]

What Sj said. I have had days in my first tri where I was less bloated than others.

 

[ashleyg]

It's totally normal! When I was that early in my pregnancy my stomach was pretty much flat and would get bloated randomly at night or after eating then go back down again. Don't worry

 

[rwhite]

Thanks girls That makes me feel a lot better

 

[msp_teen]

I wouldnt worry too much, my bloat goes down just about every night and it returns as soon as I start eating and drinking for some reason, kind of odd! But this is overall normal, no need to worry yourself!

 

[lauraloo24]

I've noticed this today actually, I've been constantly bloated since BFP but today don't seem as bloated. Saw bean 6 days ago and all was well so hopefully that's still the case!

 

[Christinee]

Be happy... The bloating part is probably one of the most uncomfortable parts!! I am sure its nothing to worry about that the bloat has calmed down.

 

[mayacat]

I've been up and down too and I'm almost 9 weeks (it was worst at 7). Not too bloated right now, but that's probably because my appetite's been down and I haven't actually eaten much the last few days. That's probably got something to do with it.

 

[rwhite]

Thanks everyone

You know what, mayacat, I think that may be what it is...I have eaten more today and I am extremely gassy and bloated. Whoops, spoke too soon!

 

[lauraloo24]

I'm also back to being bloated today!

 

[MrsKChicago]

My bloating went down a little later, I think around 11 or 12 weeks. But my symptoms shifted around every couple weeks the whole first trimester. I think our babies just like to keep us on our toes. And as you noticed, what you eat can make a big difference.

 

[rwhite]

I think you're right, MrsKChicago...bread seems to be a big culprit!!

Had my scan today and beanie is measuring spot on and heart beating...so relieved

 

[smawfl]

Totally normal, I've got one bump pic I took about 2 weeks ago of my bloat bump and I swear I look about 7 months pregnant!

Last week or so it's really shrunk down again.