Is it just me?

[LosingMyMindInGA]

So here I am at 17 wks 4 days. That "in between" stage where regular clothes are getting too tight and just make me look fat and dumpy.  But maternity clothes make me look silly...like i'm just fat and trying to play it off as pregnant.  Unfortunately I had a lot of "cushioning" to start with, so even though I AM showing... well, to be frank, depending on what I wear it just looks like i'm even fatter.  I did lose about 10 lbs in the beginning, but I have noticed that this last week and a half I have finally started gaining.  I wish I'd hurry up and become BLATANTLY pregnant so I stop getting those "is she or isn't she" looks from everyone.  What really stinks is that even though I still have most of my maternity clothes.  None of the ones that fit at this stage last time fit me this time.  They are either too big or too small.  It's strange how our bodies change from one pregnancy to the next.  Ok I'm done complaining now :)

[smjmekg]

At five weeks I'm not to this stage yet, but I'll be there. With Elijah I didn't look fat, I was "all baby" according to many people, but at five months I was getting remarks like "you're working right up to the ninth month aren't you" and "is it twins"...UGH!!! I swear I could write  a book on what NOT to say to a pregnant woman...in fact I may do that. I'll use my first pregnancy and see how this one plays out. I'm 30 lbs heavier than I was with Elijah and I already have a tummy, so I know by the time I'm half way there I'll be getting lots of comments, but I'm hoping I don't gain so much weight this time, I'll be able to go for walks more and get out more this time around. Plus I plan on kicking my butt once baby is born so I lose the weight, ALL of it. I want my size 9s back!!! I was happy then...oh well, the little angels we get at the end of these 40 weeks are soo worth all the comments and frustrations we go through.

[NicMom]

Oh man that's funny I can't stand that stage. I'd take morning sickness over the is she pregnant or fat stage!

[Trice37]

has any one ever had mid cycle bleeding? I had mid cycle bleeding on CD 15 and it last for 4 days very light.  I went to see my OBGYN on day 15 when it started because it was weird and my periods are like clocke work and they checked me and confimed I was bleeding and ran blood test and did a ultra sound of my uters all between cd 15 and cd 20.  Neg preg test from blood on cd 15..uterus look great according to OB and she really could not explain why but just said it happens sometimes .. OB said not to count the mid cycle bleeding as a period.  But , I have not started my period still and I was due to come on March 31st and still no period...no spotting nothing... no symptoms of it even coming!  ...So has anyone ever had this?  if so when did you finally get your period or did you end up pregnant?  I have taken about 6 HPT test and all are negative .. today I am 6 days late! .. anyone have the same thing in the past?  Thanks!  and SSBD to all!

[LosingMyMindInGA]

Well I broke down and went to walmart a little bit ago.  I bought some of the Danskin stuff...they have some cute stretchy capris and shirts and stuff.  They really make me look pregnant (LOL) but should also be nice and comfy to wear after I have the baby as well. Plus I'm returning some of the maternity stuff I ordered in all the wrong sizes and getting the right sizes.  I keep forgettign I lost weight so when i ordere XL (which according to their size charts is what I should get) I could go swimming in them.

We stopped by the Subway at Walmart to get lunch and apparently I WAS looking a bit pregnant becuase the guy in front of me kept looking at my 4 kids, then at me, my belly and back to my kids with this look like he was thinking "HOLY CRAP I know what SHE likes to do" LMAO!!!

[JoyRenee]

LOL! So know what you mean!

[Brittny27]

I went through this a few weeks back I'm 18 wks 5 days now. I have a nice bloated pregnant belly now. I think it looks like I'm fat but everyone else says it looks like I'm pregnant. I've gained three cup sizes also bra shopping has been the worst part first I didn't want to spend the money on my normal Victoria secret bras so I tried on literally 25-30 bras between 3 diffrent stores and ended up leaving the last one in tears so agravated and drove to the mall and got my Victoria secret bras.  
I've been wearing maternity pants for about 4 weeks now and about to go up a size. I think my hips are starting to spread.

[Heatherm4]

I know how you feel....I feel a little self conscious and think that ppl will think that I've just put on some good winter weight or something. I haven't gained much but I'm looking voluptuous lately!! LOL

[waitn838]

ive been wearing sundresses....luckily the weather has been cooperating...my belly has popped out and there is no doubting anymore that im preggers....i think im carrying high this time too because it seems like the top of my bump is right under my boobs...

and boobs...gosh....3 cup sizes growth since getting preg....its crazy...i feel trashy witih cleaveage because im not used to have size D's.....

[LosingMyMindInGA]

LOL, I'm sorry all you are going through this as well but I sure feel better knowing I'm not the only one LOL.  

cherylsangel: OMG I catch myself doing the same thing .  I figure if I ACT pregnant maybe people will actually get it LOL

Tasha505:  I've asked my DH and my DD13 on numerous occasions "ok be honest, do i look fat or pregnant"  LOL  

i've gone and bought a few new things, but for whatever reason walmart and kmart here no longer sell maternity clothes and since i live in a small area that's really all i had.  So I ordered stuff online, got all the wrong sizes. Just my luck.  

I hope that since I'm starting to gain weight now that I will actually start to form that pregnant belly.  

Last night I was at my DS5's Tball game and the women next to me were talking about a pregnant mother on the other teams side.  She had the "swallowed a basketball" look.  I mean she was tiny and had this humongous ROUND belly.  Her belly button was sticking out so far it was funny and it reminded me of what my DH says everytime he sees a pregnant women with her BB sticking out ..."Timers done"  The other women were saying "I wish *I* had looked like that when *I* was pregnant" .  

[Victoria01]

I think most of us felt that way! It su*cks that we know we are pregnant but others give us that 'look'. :) Just know that you will be wearing those maternity clothes soon and then it will be time to complain about how big you are, lol. :)

[mamaofonetrying42]

I feel you!! I always look Fat. I say go out and buy some new Clothes!! hehe

To vent aliitle myself, here I am 3w Pp and I am to Fat for my normal clothes, and to small for my mat. clothes!!! UGH!

We can never win!

[cherylsangel]

I am in the same boat! I am not by any means skinny to start with and add in the non stop bloated look with the fact that I have exploded width wise, I feel so fat. I think I am trying to make myself look more preggo than I am. I will hold my belly around other people so they think, "Oh she IS pregnant". LOL me and my sis are only 1 week apart, she is 16 weeks now and me 15 weeks and she actually looks pregnant. It makes me mad...lol

[Tasha505]

Don't you just wish you could get a shirt that says "I'm Not Fat, I'm Pregnant!!" ha ha, I know the feeling, I was the same way with my daughter, and I'll be there again real soon (I'm 14 weeks now). I used to ask my mom and husband "do you think I look pregnant, or just fat?" My mom said I looked pregnant, but i just felt fat! Don't worry... you'll get your obvious baby bump! In the mean time, just try to wear things that maybe make your boobs look bigger and take the focus away from your tummy. Wear shirts that are lose, flow well, and don't hug around the mid-section.
Best wishes for a healthy 9 months girl!!! Remember, that's what's important, and who cares what other people think, eventually everyone will KNOW you're a pregnant mama!!

[TRENIECE]

OMG! I'm going through the samme thing!! Lol. I'll be 20 weeks thursday and already had a belly prior to being pregnant and now i'm in the "i look fatter not pregnant" stage! This is my first and i know everyone's body is different but i want to look baby fat not just fat, fat! I've also lost weight during this pregnancy, i haven't gained any yet but i completely understand you. I keep reading one day you'l "pop" i'm still waiting lol