Extreme bloating normal in early pregnancy?

[martinsbride]

Hi, I'm 5 weeks along on my first pregnancy.  When I found out last week, it made a little sense, I thought, because I was gaining a little weight and my pants were tight.  However, I started reading that you were supposed to lose, or gain little, in the first trimester.  So, could someone tell me why I can barely fit in my clothes?!  I've gained about 7 pounds, which is odd, because before I found out, I was dieting to try and stop the bloating.

[illsurvive]

yes its pretty normal

[martinsbride]

Well, at least that gives me hope it will stop in time.

[zazou]

I also had severe bloating and at times I still do (I'm 15 weeks pregnant). I love waking up most mornings to see that the bloating is gone! Unfortunately for some of us, it's one of those uncomfortable and unwanted symptoms in pregnancy.