I'm a first timer and 14 weeks , and I feel as if I am not showing at all. I'm just THICK. Is this normal??

this week (18) has been super hard for me! I'm feeling emotional and fat, and everything's crazy with my job and man I just want to bang my head on a wall. I was looking at the weights and stuff and so many of you have these beautiful bumps and I feel like I'm just fat. I look in the mirror and a stranger MIGHT think I was pregnant but i think most would not say anything just in case. *pout

sorry to be all pouty, I just needed to dump that!

Aw, I am sorry that you feel this way, but I know you are not alone! I am 14 weeks, and though I am showing, its not really a cute bump yet. Mostly just looks like I am carrying extra weight right in my gut. So I have been opting for sweatshirts a lot. Even though this baby was hoped and prayed for, I am not digging the "bump" just yet. Most of the time I just feel kinda lumpy.

Alrighty all, I'm officially off to the third trimester board - see ya'll over there! :drinker:

Hi there everyone- I am coming over from the first trimester group! I am 14 weeks as of yesterday, and totally thrilled to have made it to my second trimester! Quick intro- this is my 5th pregnancy. I have two living children, ages 5 1/2 and 3 1/2, and I have had two miscarriages. Both miscarriages were before 8 weeks. Everything looks great with this baby, and it even measured a bit bigger than expected at my initial ultrasound.
I am a runner, I love to ride bikes, roller blade, skateboard, hike, and walk. But at my first prenatal appointment, my doctor diagnosed me with a pelvic organ prolapse. So right now, I can only do low-impact exercises that don't jar things around or put pressure on my uterus, etc. It's been a big change, and it has been hard to adjust. Compared to what I was doing before, my new workouts feel really wimpy. My calorie burns are much lower than most peoples, so I think my friends tend to skip over them, not realizing that I have to work really hard just for those "small" numbers.
I would love to meet other pregnant Moms! I added a few a while ago, but very rarely heard from them. So if you are an encouraging person, I could really use the extra encouragement right now, and I will do my best to encourage you as well! I hope you are all having happy, healthy pregnancies!

Hello! I've had two losses as well and am also a runner! Welcome.

I spotted after a moderately aggressive hour of strength + cario + abs last week. So today I fought my competitive urges and took more breaks and slowed it down. No spotting. I spotted alot after running during my son's pregnancy but the losses have me a bit anxious so slowing it down this time. I also noticed my heart rate has risen again. I monitor my HR during excercise and am really trying to give myself breaks when it starts to get high.

I appreciate the support from all of my fellow moms that are eating poorly again. Anyone know have any great tips for run-away portion sizes and excessive trips to the Halloween bowl? Ugh. I work-out like a well trained horse but eat like a sumo wrestler in training. It's embarassing! My MFP prego friends don't seem to get above 2K or barely and rarely rise above it. Let's just say that I have no problem going above and way beyond my daily goal of 2050. I'm so embarassed I don't even want to post my diary anymore.

Hi there everyone- I am coming over from the first trimester group! I am 14 weeks as of yesterday, and totally thrilled to have made it to my second trimester! Quick intro- this is my 5th pregnancy. I have two living children, ages 5 1/2 and 3 1/2, and I have had two miscarriages. Both miscarriages were before 8 weeks. Everything looks great with this baby, and it even measured a bit bigger than expected at my initial ultrasound.
I am a runner, I love to ride bikes, roller blade, skateboard, hike, and walk. But at my first prenatal appointment, my doctor diagnosed me with a pelvic organ prolapse. So right now, I can only do low-impact exercises that don't jar things around or put pressure on my uterus, etc. It's been a big change, and it has been hard to adjust. Compared to what I was doing before, my new workouts feel really wimpy. My calorie burns are much lower than most peoples, so I think my friends tend to skip over them, not realizing that I have to work really hard just for those "small" numbers.
I would love to meet other pregnant Moms! I added a few a while ago, but very rarely heard from them. So if you are an encouraging person, I could really use the extra encouragement right now, and I will do my best to encourage you as well! I hope you are all having happy, healthy pregnancies!

Hello! I've had two losses as well and am also a runner! Welcome.

I spotted after a moderately aggressive hour of strength + cario + abs last week. So today I fought my competitive urges and took more breaks and slowed it down. No spotting. I spotted alot after running during my son's pregnancy but the losses have me a bit anxious so slowing it down this time. I also noticed my heart rate has risen again. I monitor my HR during excercise and am really trying to give myself breaks when it starts to get high.

I appreciate the support from all of my fellow moms that are eating poorly again. Anyone know have any great tips for run-away portion sizes and excessive trips to the Halloween bowl? Ugh. I work-out like a well trained horse but eat like a sumo wrestler in training. It's embarassing! My MFP prego friends don't seem to get above 2K or barely and rarely rise above it. Let's just say that I have no problem going above and way beyond my daily goal of 2050. I'm so embarassed I don't even want to post my diary anymore.

Try not to stress out about it and feel free to add me. I often go over my calories, sometimes just 100, sometimes 500 or more. I too get embarassed and find that once I'm 500 in the red I tend to not log things anymore. I also have thought of making my diary private, that way I'm tracking things but not getting embarassed. I hadn't been working out due to some complications but things are getting better so I'm working on getting back into working out....it generally consists of walking on the tredmill but I do inclines so I guess that's good I am super conpetative especially at the gym so I try to remember to compare myself to myself, I'm doing good for having not worked out for 3 months and before getting pregnant I was running way longer and faster than the girl next to me so I just gotta let my ego relax a little

Just read through and caught up with how everyone is doing. 27 weeks tomorrow, so will be heading over to the 3rd trimester board sometime this week. Seems to vary on if the switch is at 27 or 28 weeks by what I have read.

Everything had been going well, but had a scare last week with minimal bright red bleeding and a severe back ache. Saw the doctor, obstetrician and had an ultrasound all in a 4 hour window, but all was good. They were concerned with placental abruption, but ultrasound was clear. Baby was a little stinker, wouldn't stay still for the measurements, so they finally had me empty my bladder so baby would settle down. Tried for a face shot, but did the same thing as older sister and as soon as imager came close, both forearms covered up the face.

Taking it easy now, as minimal activity gets a stitch going in my right side, just below my liver. Had some Braxton Hicks contractions yesterday, so listening and relaxing!

Hope everything continues to go well for you all and see you over on the 3rd trimester board soon!

Hi there everyone- I am coming over from the first trimester group! I am 14 weeks as of yesterday, and totally thrilled to have made it to my second trimester! Quick intro- this is my 5th pregnancy. I have two living children, ages 5 1/2 and 3 1/2, and I have had two miscarriages. Both miscarriages were before 8 weeks. Everything looks great with this baby, and it even measured a bit bigger than expected at my initial ultrasound.
I am a runner, I love to ride bikes, roller blade, skateboard, hike, and walk. But at my first prenatal appointment, my doctor diagnosed me with a pelvic organ prolapse. So right now, I can only do low-impact exercises that don't jar things around or put pressure on my uterus, etc. It's been a big change, and it has been hard to adjust. Compared to what I was doing before, my new workouts feel really wimpy. My calorie burns are much lower than most peoples, so I think my friends tend to skip over them, not realizing that I have to work really hard just for those "small" numbers.
I would love to meet other pregnant Moms! I added a few a while ago, but very rarely heard from them. So if you are an encouraging person, I could really use the extra encouragement right now, and I will do my best to encourage you as well! I hope you are all having happy, healthy pregnancies!

Hello! I've had two losses as well and am also a runner! Welcome.

I spotted after a moderately aggressive hour of strength + cario + abs last week. So today I fought my competitive urges and took more breaks and slowed it down. No spotting. I spotted alot after running during my son's pregnancy but the losses have me a bit anxious so slowing it down this time. I also noticed my heart rate has risen again. I monitor my HR during excercise and am really trying to give myself breaks when it starts to get high.

I appreciate the support from all of my fellow moms that are eating poorly again. Anyone know have any great tips for run-away portion sizes and excessive trips to the Halloween bowl? Ugh. I work-out like a well trained horse but eat like a sumo wrestler in training. It's embarassing! My MFP prego friends don't seem to get above 2K or barely and rarely rise above it. Let's just say that I have no problem going above and way beyond my daily goal of 2050. I'm so embarassed I don't even want to post my diary anymore.

I am sorry, but this made me giggle. I totally know what you mean. I have been A LOT better this time around, but there are times when I am like, " AH! NOM NOM NOM!" And of the very few people I have on my friend's list, only one is pregnant. I know my non-pregnant friends totally don't understand. They often skip over my "accomplishments" completely because they seem small in comparison. And I am sure they've looked at my diary in horror! Kind of a bummer. But hey, I hear you!!! Don't be embarrassed. What helps me is keeping in mind the fact that this is the very first nutrition that my baby gets- What I eat, he/she eats. And I recently read that later in the second trimester the baby can taste what you eat in the amniotic fluid, so they can develop a taste for sweets. I don't know if its true, but it definitely the kick in the prego-bum that I need to give my baby the very best start. I guess the best thing you can do is look past yourself and do what's best for your baby? But don't feel guilty about the occasional indulgence. Sometimes its just necessary! Maybe look for healthy version of your favorite naughty treats. If you go to www.chocolatecoveredkatie.com, you can find healthier versions of delicious stuff- I have tried MANY of her recipes. My favorite are the "fudge babies". They ingredients sound strange to some, but seriously, they are amazing.

Hi Girls,.
I'm just joining Fit fab & Preggers. I was with mfp for a few months lots a little weight and then found out i was pregnant.
In my 1st trimester i was so ill that i thought to hell with it, if all i can manage to eat is pie... well then pie it is.

So i've made it through the 1st trimester ive had my fill of pie and now the fear of fatty mc fatty have set in, so was delighted to
find this group to keep me on the straight and narrow.

I've an appointment with the midwives tomorrow, so will get to hear the spuds heartbeat. I have to wait until week 21 for a scann. but will probably pay for one before.

Re:"Lovins" i think i'm wanting it more than he is, but then he might be a bit protective of me, its our first.

x moo

Headed over to the 3rd Trimester group! I'll be 29 weeks on Wednesday!

Yay for you 2 moving to the 3rd trimester page! We will miss you!

Anyone else having Braxton Hicks contractions? I would say I get them just about everyday.