Just pregnant but already look 3 months

[Neeve]

Was anyone else the same? I am just pregnant nearly 5 weeks and I already look 3 months. It cant be the pregnancy it must just be bloating will it go down? not that I care I would love to have a big bump already!!

Neeve

[melinda:)]

same here im 6 weeks and i cant were my pants so me and dh are going shopping!!!!!

[Hope644]

I'm glad you asked this question, Neeve. I was wondering about this. I am 6w1d and can't wear any of my regular pants except sweats with drawstrings! I measured my tummy and was amazed at how big it is so soon.

I had pretty active ovaries (17 embryos retrieved) and my nurse said part of the size is due to the increased estrogen and lack of a rest for the ovaries.

Good luck to you and Melinda too!!

[seltzer]

Neeve,

Unfortunately I can relate to having an abdomen the size of a whale's. I just got my BFP yesterday (beta = 204) and my stomach is giant. Do you have OHSS at all? That's what's causing my abdominal distention--mostly b/c my ovaries are the size of oranges (as opposed to almonds, which they should be). Are you having discomfort/pain, etc., or just the bloating?

[Neeve]

Congrats on your BFP it is so great!!! Well I am now past 6 weeks and it is definitley not getting any better I am still swollen then I think mayby it is water retention. I did not have OHSS a very easy treatment this time so obviously this is just the way we react to pregnancy. I think go with the flow on this one but I must admit it can be quite uncomfortable not pain but very tight. Hope you are feeling well.

Congrats again Neeve xx

[seltzer]

Thanks for your congrats, Neeve. It's so strange and exciting to be pregnant for the first time in my life. Strange too to think I went so long doing everything I could do AVOID sperm, ha ha. Glad to hear you do not have OHSS. It is really uncomfortable and a little scary. Thankfully I only have a mild-moderate case. Maybe you are bloated because your body is storing fluids, etc. Try drinking a ton of water every day.

I got my second beta yesterday (12dp3dt). It was 511. The doctor said he is very happy with the way everything's looking. I am thrilled, of course, but anxious about the possiblilty of twins. So next Tuesday I get another beta and then in 1 week or so I go for the ultrasound.

Congrats to you on your pregnancy as well...hang in there with the bloating. Soon enough it will be a real bump!

[LostGirl]

Hey ladies,
I'm 6 weeks now and have the same belly distention that makes me look 3 months along. Awkward only because I have yet to tell my boss. Anyway, did your bellies go down if so when?

Lostgirl

[Neeve]

Hi lostgirl first of all congratulations great to hear of your good news. In answer to your question no I started showing immediately of course this was the bloating. I am now nearly 4 months and all the swelling has gone down and now I have a very clear bump. I dont look as swollen but I do look very pregnant. I put on 5 kilos which is about 11 pounds in the first trimester but I have stabelised now and I am starting to feel great. Everyone is different and in our case we show very early. We have waited for this moment for a long time so enjoy.

Congrats again
Neeve

[riogirl71]

I am glad to see this post, I am on my 2WW, test on Saturday 2/2 and my belly is HUGE! Not just high or low but all around, hard and a bit tender. Not like AF bloating where it is soft. I really looks like a 4 month bump! When I eat, I have to lie down after. I am glad to see that I am not the only one! Hopefully it is a sign of BFP!!!
Congratulations girls!