Feeling big in the first trimester
mrs_n0rris
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Hi Ladies! I know there was a post from someone much later in their pregnancy than I am about how they felt like a house...well I feel that way and I'm only 10 wks in! I realize this is mostly just-in-my-head-crazy but does anyone else feel huge already? I've only gained maybe 2lbs and some of my old clothes still fits comfortably but I just feel big. I guess part of it is that while my belly is bigger, it's not clear that it's a baby rather than Cheetos in there yet. Anyone else feeling this way? Any suggestions on how to move on from the crazy? 
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YES! I felt this way the entire first trimester, and still do at 16 weeks. I am a smaller gal, though (5'2", 117lbs pre-pregnancy), so I started to pop out by 8 weeks. I don't feel fat...just really uncomfortable. I have the feeling that I will probably feel this way until baby is born and I shrink back down to my original size...0
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Lol, that was me posting about feeling like a house (I still feel like that!!)
Anyways I had a lot of bloating in the first trimester which did go away in the second trimester. My bump didn't really pop out until about 18-20 weeks. For me what helped the bloating was drinking peppermint tea, it helps with stomach issues and keeps you hydrated as well and helps with fluid retention. I wish you good luck! The end is finally looking more near for me, only 4 weeks to go Hi Ladies! I know there was a post from someone much later in their pregnancy than I am about how they felt like a house...well I feel that way and I'm only 10 wks in! I realize this is mostly just-in-my-head-crazy but does anyone else feel huge already? I've only gained maybe 2lbs and some of my old clothes still fits comfortably but I just feel big. I guess part of it is that while my belly is bigger, it's not clear that it's a baby rather than Cheetos in there yet. Anyone else feeling this way? Any suggestions on how to move on from the crazy?0 -
I'm 6 weeks and just feel bloated all the time. I haven't gained any weight yet, but my stomach is constantly pushing out. This is my 2nd pregnancy and I am already overweight so I know that has some to do with it. Thanks for the tip about Peppermint Tea! I need to try it!0
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You're welcome! It really helped me, I drank about 3 glasses of it a day (I just made a small pot a day with two teabags and drink it at room temp) and on the second day I noticed my bloating had gone down.I'm 6 weeks and just feel bloated all the time. I haven't gained any weight yet, but my stomach is constantly pushing out. This is my 2nd pregnancy and I am already overweight so I know that has some to do with it. Thanks for the tip about Peppermint Tea! I need to try it!0
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I felt fat my whole first trimester; it stunk! Even when I popped, around 13 weeks (second pregnancy, short torso - nowhere else for baby to go!) in the wrong clothes I just looked fat.
It gets better, just keep hydrated - I think some of the swelling/bloating comes from dehydration from morning sickness. Water with a bit of lemon juice helped me. I'm not sure why the squirt of lemon helped but it does.0 -
I was so bloated the first trimester I was worried people would guess I was pregnant and had to wear maternity trousers from 10 weeks. It did go down eventually and I got to wear normal clothes again until about 22 weeks. I agree that peppermint tea was a great help.0
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This is my sixth pregnancy, so I started showing almost right away. (As a matter of fact, with my last one my first clue that I was pregnant was when I realized I was showing already. I was only like 6 weeks!)
On the one hand, it doesn't bother me because I know it's not fat. On the other hand, other people don't necessarily know that. So I started looking for clothes that *accentuate* the bump! I usually don't wear anything with a high waist because it makes me look pregnant -- so I went out and purposely bought three sundresses with high waists to make it OBVIOUS. I also rest my hand on my belly a lot, as sort of a visual clue that it's a BABY, not FAT. :P0 -
Thanks ladies! First off the peppermint tea has helped a lot (my pants actually fit better since I started drinking it so that's a good sign!). I'm short too at 5'2 so there just isn't anywhere for the extra stuff to go.
I also like the empire waist sundress idea Might as well flaunt that baby belly while you have it! 0 -
Thanks ladies! First off the peppermint tea has helped a lot (my pants actually fit better since I started drinking it so that's a good sign!). I'm short too at 5'2 so there just isn't anywhere for the extra stuff to go.
I also like the empire waist sundress idea Might as well flaunt that baby belly while you have it!
I'm glad it helped you too! Good luck with the rest of the pregnancy!0 -
I really AM big! 9 weeks and som change right now, but I was in maternity pants at 5 weeks. I look like 2nd tri!!!! We thought we were having twins, but there is just one...I just happen to be huge.
It's actually kinda fun though...I love the cute clothes!0
