Only 12 weeks...I look 6 months...paranoid about size!

[wanababy]

Hi Girls

Has anyone got really big in such a short time? Someone asked me the other week 'Oh how long have you got left?' I am in maternity clothes already and my stomach looks not much smaller than my sister (She's due her little girl in Novemeber!).

I know I'm pregnant but I shouldn't be this size already surely? I was in shop couple of days ago and my friend came in and asked 'how's the bump coming on?' And I said I'm gettin huge and fat and the woman in the local shop (who is dead nice - we always have a chat) said 'you are really big for how far on you are' and also said that I am getting fat! I've always had weight issues and have put on a stone already.

Its more or less common knowledge at work now but I'm forever looking at my big belly and getting really paranoid about it because I'm only 12 weeks! I feel so uncomfortable as my stomach is so big!!!

Anyone else in same boat?? Am I over reacting??



Liz
xx

 

[elmaxie]

I am not very far into my pregnancy but my clothes are not fitting.

My jeans have to sit under my stomache and my boobs are so big everything is tight. I am not a slim girl either about size16/18.

I think mine is water and bloat with some fat mixed in but am gonna be heading next week to get some mat jeans as I just cant do it anymore!

Also maybe you have alot of fluid surrounding your baby?

Sorry I am not much help.

Emma.xx

 

[Logiebear]

My bloat has me in mat pants and tops too hun. Only they don't really fit so I have to wear elasticated waist pants like joggers which I hate pmsl

I have always gotten big quickly and then slowed down around 16 weeks and this time I feel so bloated some days that I don't want to eat. So you won't pop and I'm betting you look gorgeous hun

 

[wanababy]

I am in a size 16 maternity at the mo but my belly is just HUGE!!! I also looked in the mirror yesterday and from the back of my knees up to my waist I am a sea of cellulite! My bum looks like a bloody crumpet...

I really need to either start swimming or gently cycling in the gym, I've been neglecting myself a bit (OK being rather relaxed and doing nothing!)....maybe when the tiredness eases off a bit....

 

[chrissie33]

Give yourself a break hun, your body is getting bigger for a reason... some women get bigger sooner than others and all pregnancies are different. Swimming is always good, my friend was swimming until 36 weeks and she said it really helps to keep your muscles mobile... dont give yourself such a hard time though hun, remember you are getting bigger because you are pg xx

 

[Aidan's Mummy]

i bloated really bad at 6 weeks and then at 12 weeks i had a tiny bump. just remember every pregnant woman and baby is different and as long as you and LO are ok you have nothing to worry about
xx

 

[WelshGirl]

i bloated really bad at 6 weeks and then at 12 weeks i had a tiny bump.
xx

I was a bit like 16mumtobe....at 10 weeks, I had to wear maternity jeans, but it was all down to bloating because 2 weeks later, I was wearing my normal trousers again.
Please don't be so hard on yourself hun....it could just be bloating, but even if it's not, so what?! So long as you & your LO are doing ok, then don't worry what size you are.

xx

 

[porkpie1981]

yep on in the maturnity jeans also they are far more comfy at the mo and its like a belly bra to me so me fat looks like a baby belly well mite as well milk it

 

[shumie]

Hi Liz!

I have not been on the forum since last December- I had a miscarriage and was devestated. I kind of became withdrawn- but now I am expecting!!!!

I am in the same boat! I am a size 12 and I am also 12 weeks pregnant. I was orginally 9 stones but when the midwife measured my weight-(I had a late booking with the midwife as I have been suffering with hyperemisis)- I weighed 10 stones! A stone gained already! I became quite depressed after that as i did not expect to gain a stone so quickly. It has really left me paranoid

But come March, I will be in a lighter position- hopefully!

 

[wanababy]

yep on in the maturnity jeans also they are far more comfy at the mo and its like a belly bra to me so me fat looks like a baby belly well mite as well milk it

hehe I like that one 'a belly bra'!!!!!

Thanks girls I feel a bit better now but I think I will do some swimming when I get more energy that is!!



Liz
xx

 

[wanababy]

Hi Liz!

I have not been on the forum since last December- I had a miscarriage and was devestated. I kind of became withdrawn- but now I am expecting!!!!

I am in the same boat! I am a size 12 and I am also 12 weeks pregnant. I was orginally 9 stones but when the midwife measured my weight-(I had a late booking with the midwife as I have been suffering with hyperemisis)- I weighed 10 stones! A stone gained already! I became quite depressed after that as i did not expect to gain a stone so quickly. It has really left me paranoid

But come March, I will be in a lighter position- hopefully!

Aww Shumie that is GREAT news after all you must have been through with you m/c

Congratulations and it feels good not to be the only one doesn't it (with an extra stone to hump around....lol!)

Look after yourself & LO hun....so have you joined in the 'due in March' forum if you're 12 weeks?



Liz
xx

 

[wanababy]

Hi Liz!

I have not been on the forum since last December- I had a miscarriage and was devestated. I kind of became withdrawn- but now I am expecting!!!!

I am in the same boat! I am a size 12 and I am also 12 weeks pregnant. I was orginally 9 stones but when the midwife measured my weight-(I had a late booking with the midwife as I have been suffering with hyperemisis)- I weighed 10 stones! A stone gained already! I became quite depressed after that as i did not expect to gain a stone so quickly. It has really left me paranoid

But come March, I will be in a lighter position- hopefully!

Aww Shumie that is GREAT news after all you must have been through with your m/c

Sorry, what is hyperemisis?

Congratulations and it feels good not to be the only one doesn't it (with an extra stone to hump around....lol!)

Look after yourself & LO hun....so have you joined in the 'due in March' forum if you're 12 weeks? EDIT: I am sooo dopey sometimes, I've just re read your post, and you said in 'march' you'll be in lighter position...lol!! So you must be in the 'due in March'....Cant remember if I've seen you about in there??......



Liz
xx

 

[lolly101]

I am feeling the same!!! I have put on a stone already and I am usually a size 8 so I feel enormous at the mo!!! I have cut down on my exercise a lot( I usually do LOTS!!!) and I am having everything I want to eat!!!! Weightwatchers can wait 6 more months!!! but I was a bit shocked when the scales said I had put on a stone already!!!

 

[MrsP]

I held a lot of water very quickly and people used to comment that they thought that my dates were wrong. I found I then slowed down for a while and no huge growth spurt until I hit 20 weeks. x x

 

[Janisdkh]

Here is my bump and I am only 7.3 weeks. I grow big with all my kids. Don't forget your uterus grows too. Some womans abdomen muscels just can't keep it from protruding more then others. Like myself. My abdomen muscels are weak.

https://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o286/Janisdkh/Baby%20Number%204/BabyBump7point1weeks.jpg

 

[chrissie33]

Here is my bump and I am only 7.3 weeks. I grow big with all my kids. Don't forget your uterus grows too. Some womans abdomen muscels just can't keep it from protruding more then others. Like myself. My abdomen muscels are weak.

https://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o286/Janisdkh/Baby%20Number%204/BabyBump7point1weeks.jpg

Fab bump you have there hun... I believe you show earlier on later babies also (so my friend told me who is on #2)... looking fab hun x

 

[hellotasha]

i was the same, its probs loads of water hun xxx

 

[Janisdkh]

I think my uterus by 8 weeks is the size of a soft ball. I should go look it up.

Thanks for the compliment! Yep my fourth baby and still growing early. My 1st baby I showed early as well and I was super skinny. 105 pounds and a very flat belly. not for long though lol

 

[aurora32]

HI Liz,

Im exactly the same hunn, i look like im 5 months gone in matty clothes and waddling like a whale out of water so you are not the only one......

 

[shelleylu]

I am in a size 16 maternity at the mo but my belly is just HUGE!!! I also looked in the mirror yesterday and from the back of my knees up to my waist I am a sea of cellulite! My bum looks like a bloody crumpet...

Thats so funny wanababy! I am in exactly the same position too girls. I am only 9 weeks, and I have gained a stone. None of my jeans fit!!! and it is depressing not being able to wear normal clothes, even though you are pregnant, it is still sad when you cant even fit into your 'fat day' jeans...

I bet the girls who are saying its because of the baby are the ones staying slim!!!

Good luck to all bumps and slightly larger tums anyway!

Shelley x