Is anyone else worried about the bump they'll get?

[Mrs-C]

This might sound silly... I used to be really skinny but since I started working in an office I've put on weight. It's down to not being allowed to walk around in the day and eating out of boredom.

I'm worried I'll end up with one of those bellies that doesn't scream pregnant - do you know what I mean? I want a nice, compact bump that just says "she's pregnant!"

Am I alone??

 

[Steenie]

Hey Mrs-C
Just thought I'd say hello as we are having similar scan and midwife dates lol I have an early scan tomorrow 10th and my midwife appointment is the 24th how weird 1 day after yours.

I'm also in the same boat I used to be a size 10 now Im size 12 as I work in an office and I do eat out of boredom lol I was concerned about my bump size aswell.

Take care x

 

[chittychis]

No definitely not alone! I feel exactly the same and have a similar experience of being really skinny and now not, once I started working in an office, I am feeling huge already at 9 weeks and it hurts to hold my tummy in (which isn't terribly successful anyway lol!). I'm finding it difficult to find stuff to wear to hide it, we want to wait until our 12 week scan before we tell anyone.

So I'm totally with you on this, I feel bad for complaining as having a baby is our dream, but I am scared I will just look fat.

Sorry not been too helpful with ideas or PMA but I do know how you feel! xx

 

[Mrs-C]

Hey Mrs-C
Just thought I'd say hello as we are having similar scan and midwife dates lol I have an early scan tomorrow 10th and my midwife appointment is the 24th how weird 1 day after yours.

I'm also in the same boat I used to be a size 10 now Im size 12 as I work in an office and I do eat out of boredom lol I was concerned about my bump size aswell.

Take care x

That's cool about the dates! How are you feeling about the scan? I'm trying to be possitive but I know of a colleague who had a scan and there was nothing there. It was totally unplanned and she had had bleeding, but it's got me worried. DH is positive though and really excited!

No definitely not alone! I feel exactly the same and have a similar experience of being really skinny and now not, once I started working in an office, I am feeling huge already at 9 weeks and it hurts to hold my tummy in (which isn't terribly successful anyway lol!). I'm finding it difficult to find stuff to wear to hide it, we want to wait until our 12 week scan before we tell anyone.

So I'm totally with you on this, I feel bad for complaining as having a baby is our dream, but I am scared I will just look fat.

Sorry not been too helpful with ideas or PMA but I do know how you feel! xx

Glad it's not just me! I've gone from a size 8 when I met DH to a 12/14. It gets too me. I fully intend to go back to a size 10 once the baby is here! All the women in DH's family are skinny and I don't want to be the big mamma!

The other day we were clearing out the wardrobe and DH picked up some tops and said these look like kids clothes. They were the tops I used to wear when we were first together - he even bought some of them! They wouldn't cover one ass cheek now!

 

[lynzlogan]

With Leo i had quite a neat bump as only put on 7lb in tri 3.
Luckily i fitted into normal jeans all the way through although bought size 12's for the comfort.
Defo need to buy some maternity pj bottoms as mine are getting tight!

 

[fiveoyea]

I totally know what you mean. I'm sooo worried. I wear a uniform for work and I'm trying to wait until at least 12 weeks if not longer to tell my work...but I'm scared my uniform won't fit until then Right now i just have wicked bloating on some days. Some days I feel like my old self...others I feel huge already. I was sick all last week with a lung infection and didn't work out so I feel bad about that too but I'm stressed about gaining weight... totally will be worth it and I know I will have to work really hard once the baby is here, but it will be worth it. I would love to look back at pics of me pregnant and not feel ugly though.

 

[Steenie]

I had my first early scan as an emergency 2 weeks ago 27th August they thought I was having an eptopic pregnancy (thankfully everything is in the right place).

They said I was under 5 weeks (no classification) all I saw was the Gestational Sac.

I am excited about tommorow as the lady who scanned me said I may hear a heartbeat next time, I'm not getting my hopes up as it is still very eary days.

Im also a little confussed how far along I actually am as:

1st day of last period was 22nd July

27th August early scan says under 5weeks

From 1st day of last period I'm 7 weeks today does that make any sense?

x

 

[Lamsbump]

i am also worried i have just gotten down to a size 14 from being a 16 and really dont want to pile on the pounds, I have a target of 2 st that i want to lose i have so far lost 1st 7lbs. i really worried that i am going to be a whale. I have seen these t-shirt that say im not fat im pregnant so was thinking of investing in some of those just incase lol

 

[PeanutBean]

Lol believe me at 8 months you will very certainly look pregnant! No-one noticed I was pregnant for yonks, I'm normally 10/12. People just think pregnant is an 8 months bump and don't think through that it spends onthe growing from nothing. Your bumps will be lovely!