I can't be showing already!!!!!

fashion16 · Jan 10th, 2008, 08:32 PM

I need advice. Okay, so I just found out I am pregnant like on Monday...four days ago. My cycles run 45 days long. My last "period" was 11/20 however, it was weird and went for 1 day, stopped for 2 days then started again for 3 days. Anyway, I feel like I have a bloated little tummy now and my pants fit tighter. This is my first pregnancy so I am totally new to this. I doubt anyone can physically show at 4 weeks so I am wondering if I have been pregnant longer and my November AF was spotting......what do you think?
I have my first dr. appt on 1/29......

By the way, this afternoon one of my girlfriends even commented on "my tummy". I eat healthy and I was/am a size 0/25 in pants and I weigh 105 pounds so maybe the abdominal bloating is more noticeable? HELP!

belleoftheball · Jan 10th, 2008, 08:39 PM

I don't have any personal experience with this (am just recently TTC!) but one of my friends who is pregnant started showing a little around 4-5 weeks. It wasn't really noticeable to most people but she said that she had already had to buy new pants and even new underwear! So I think it's definitely possible, and maybe easier to see when you are normally so slim? I'm sure others here will have some more insight!

qtiekiki · Jan 10th, 2008, 09:10 PM

You are probably not showing yet. It's probably just bloating; it's very common during pregnancy. You might notice your stomach bigger on some days and smaller on others.

I am almost 11 weeks and I keep thinking I am showing too, but I am sure it's just because I am self-conscious.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Jan 10th, 2008, 11:55 PM

CONGRATS!!!!!

I doubt a 3 day bleed was "spotting" I'd guess that was your last period.
If you are 4-6 weeks pregnant, it's not the baby showing, it's just bloating.
At 5 weeks a baby is only about 1/17 of an inch long.

DlkinVegas · Jan 11th, 2008, 02:30 AM

It was probably implantation bleeding you experienced. My guess is you are just bloated.

Sternchen · Jan 11th, 2008, 04:41 AM

You're more than likely not showing yet. You're just bloating.

BagsAreMyBabies · Jan 11th, 2008, 08:15 AM

Definitely bloating - I am the way right now. Actually, I am worse now than with my first pregnancy.

fashion16 · Jan 11th, 2008, 11:06 AM

That is a relief to hear that bloating is normal. Thanks ladies!

kimberf · Jan 12th, 2008, 12:37 AM

Yep. I definitely bloated up right at the beginning. Your digestion slows down so that you can absorb more nutrients from the food, and you retain a lot of water, so your pants could definitely be a little snug already. I was just saying in another post that there was a big gap for me between when I noticed I had a belly and other people thought I looked pregnant. You may not show so that anyone else notices for months yet, but you'll be very aware of it.

carvedwords · Jan 12th, 2008, 12:57 AM

At this point, it's probably just bloating. But, I did start showing close to 2 months.

twinkle.tink · Jan 12th, 2008, 05:10 PM

As others said, your last period may have been implantation bleeding. I had implantation bleeding with 2 of my kids, one was pretty heavy, so you may be further along.

Also, have you ever been told you have a tilted uterus? If so, becareful to empty your bladder completely when you urinate, even bend forward as you finish...otherwise your enlarged uterus can block your bladder, causing fluid retention.

Hope that helps :)

Congrats!

fashion16 · Jan 12th, 2008, 06:41 PM

twinkle.tink- THANK YOU! Great advice. I actually was told I had a tilted uterus at my last pap before becoming pregnant.

twinkle.tink · Jan 12th, 2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fashion16

twinkle.tink- THANK YOU! Great advice. I actually was told I had a tilted uterus at my last pap before becoming pregnant.

That's probably what it is then, I have a tilted uterus too, and on my second pregnancy (from the loosened muscles) it was even worse....

Once you hit about 12-14 weeks the baby will be big enough to push your uterus into the correct position and it will be ok, but until then do be careful...if your bladder becomes distended then the uterus will block it even more.

I am glad I was able to help :)

sneezz · Jan 12th, 2008, 11:52 PM

Congrats! It's more likely gas...expect more of it later on!

alanalovechanel · Jan 14th, 2008, 04:41 AM

I would say bloating for sure. Probably mixed in with gas like sneezz said.
and yes, expect a lot more later on. Especially with things that you eat like veggies and fruit. Ugh. Some of it is painful! Congrats on your pregnancy!

Jan 10th, 2008, 08:32 PM	#1
fashion16 Member	I can't be showing already!!!!! I need advice. Okay, so I just found out I am pregnant like on Monday...four days ago. My cycles run 45 days long. My last "period" was 11/20 however, it was weird and went for 1 day, stopped for 2 days then started again for 3 days. Anyway, I feel like I have a bloated little tummy now and my pants fit tighter. This is my first pregnancy so I am totally new to this. I doubt anyone can physically show at 4 weeks so I am wondering if I have been pregnant longer and my November AF was spotting......what do you think? I have my first dr. appt on 1/29...... By the way, this afternoon one of my girlfriends even commented on "my tummy". I eat healthy and I was/am a size 0/25 in pants and I weigh 105 pounds so maybe the abdominal bloating is more noticeable? HELP!

Jan 10th, 2008, 08:39 PM	#2
belleoftheball Member	Re: I can't be showing already!!!!! I don't have any personal experience with this (am just recently TTC!) but one of my friends who is pregnant started showing a little around 4-5 weeks. It wasn't really noticeable to most people but she said that she had already had to buy new pants and even new underwear! So I think it's definitely possible, and maybe easier to see when you are normally so slim? I'm sure others here will have some more insight!

Jan 10th, 2008, 09:10 PM	#3
qtiekiki Member Location: Los Angeles	Re: I can't be showing already!!!!! You are probably not showing yet. It's probably just bloating; it's very common during pregnancy. You might notice your stomach bigger on some days and smaller on others. I am almost 11 weeks and I keep thinking I am showing too, but I am sure it's just because I am self-conscious. __________________ Have: Tokidoki: Inferno Gioco, Adios Star Canguro, Paradiso BV, Foresta Zucca, Spiaggia Cucciolo, Citta Trenino, Original Print Angioletto, Tan Playground Caramella, Olive Camo PG Angioletto (Thanks vmasterz), Tutti Avventura, Original Print Ciao Fendi: Cognac Leather Spy LV: Monogram Klara Want: Fendi: Medallion and/or Black leather Baby Spy Chanel: Classic Flap and/or Cambon Tote

Jan 10th, 2008, 11:55 PM	#4
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	Re: I can't be showing already!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!! I doubt a 3 day bleed was "spotting" I'd guess that was your last period. If you are 4-6 weeks pregnant, it's not the baby showing, it's just bloating. At 5 weeks a baby is only about 1/17 of an inch long. __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Jan 11th, 2008, 02:30 AM	#5
DlkinVegas Member Location: Las Vegas	Re: I can't be showing already!!!!! It was probably implantation bleeding you experienced. My guess is you are just bloated. __________________ “Make sure you have a different opinion and people will talk about you.”

Jan 11th, 2008, 04:41 AM	#6
Sternchen We're having a boy!! Location: Beauty RAOK	Re: I can't be showing already!!!!! You're more than likely not showing yet. You're just bloating. __________________ My 2 wonderful girls, Nicole (5) and Julia (1) will be big sisters soon! My pregnancy blog

Jan 11th, 2008, 08:15 AM	#7
BagsAreMyBabies Member Location: Michigan	Re: I can't be showing already!!!!! Definitely bloating - I am the way right now. Actually, I am worse now than with my first pregnancy.

Jan 11th, 2008, 11:06 AM	#8
fashion16 Member	Re: I can't be showing already!!!!! That is a relief to hear that bloating is normal. Thanks ladies!

Jan 12th, 2008, 12:37 AM	#9
kimberf Member Location: California	Re: I can't be showing already!!!!! Yep. I definitely bloated up right at the beginning. Your digestion slows down so that you can absorb more nutrients from the food, and you retain a lot of water, so your pants could definitely be a little snug already. I was just saying in another post that there was a big gap for me between when I noticed I had a belly and other people thought I looked pregnant. You may not show so that anyone else notices for months yet, but you'll be very aware of it.

Jan 12th, 2008, 12:57 AM	#10
carvedwords ♥ Location: beautiful Southern California!	Re: I can't be showing already!!!!! At this point, it's probably just bloating. But, I did start showing close to 2 months. __________________ WISHLIST: ... LV Galliera GM ... LV Nimbus Anthracite GM LOOKING FOR A LV TISSE BELT!! PLEASE PM IF YOU SEE ONE!

Jan 12th, 2008, 05:10 PM	#11
twinkle.tink Pixie Duster Location: Just call me Tink ;)	Re: I can't be showing already!!!!! As others said, your last period may have been implantation bleeding. I had implantation bleeding with 2 of my kids, one was pretty heavy, so you may be further along. Also, have you ever been told you have a tilted uterus? If so, becareful to empty your bladder completely when you urinate, even bend forward as you finish...otherwise your enlarged uterus can block your bladder, causing fluid retention. Hope that helps :) Congrats! __________________ Last edited by twinkle.tink; Jan 12th, 2008 at 05:12 PM.

Jan 12th, 2008, 06:41 PM	#12
fashion16 Member	Re: I can't be showing already!!!!! twinkle.tink- THANK YOU! Great advice. I actually was told I had a tilted uterus at my last pap before becoming pregnant.

Jan 12th, 2008, 11:52 PM	#14
sneezz Member	Re: I can't be showing already!!!!! Congrats! It's more likely gas...expect more of it later on! __________________

Jan 14th, 2008, 04:41 AM	#15
alanalovechanel Sofa King Banned	Re: I can't be showing already!!!!! I would say bloating for sure. Probably mixed in with gas like sneezz said. and yes, expect a lot more later on. Especially with things that you eat like veggies and fruit. Ugh. Some of it is painful! Congrats on your pregnancy!