Plus sized pregnancy

[TheeMothership]

Hey Ladies, this is my second and I never really lost any weight from my first. I'm 5ft5 and 220lbs, I have never been small but definitely carry extra weight. So my question is, will I show sooner and any advice in general you can give. I'm five weeks along and 28.

[Vmhedberg]

I'm 5'3 and I started at 173lbs. I started showing with my first at around 20 weeks. I gained about 35lbs with him. This time I lost 2lbs and have finally gained them back. I'm 14 weeks now and am starting to show already. Genetics are not on my side either. I don't really eat junk food or drink pop. I've always been an active person, just can never seem to lose weight. I would say just try to watch what you eat and stay as active as possible and the weight gain shouldn't be a problem. As long as your Dr isn't concerned I wouldn't be either.

[lilmomma_uh2]

I started showing around 25weeks. My start weight was 245lbs I lost 10lbs and have only gained 7 of the 10 I lost. I am huge now at 37 weeks and have had quite the baby bump since about 27 weeks.

[coachsymons]

I'm 5'2. My first pregnancy, I started at about 226 pounds. I didn't show until probably 20 weeks. This time I started around 180 pounds and was showing around 10-12 weeks.

[Tennessee_Mom]

I'm with you all.  I was tiny before I had my first (pregnant with #2 now).  I gained alot, mostly AFTER I had him b/c of fluids, swelling etc.  I never lost all of mine either and it has been totally different starting out big this time. I am 20 weeks and have been showing for several weeks now.  Some days I look bigger and feel bloated really bad.  I have gained about 10 lbs so far but hoping to not gain too much more if I can help it.  My doctor told me to just try and be healthy but to NOT diet or over do it in any way. He explained that there are alot of over weight women who have perfectly normal pregnancies.  I'm just scared to death b/c i had alot of complications last time and I was healthy to begin with....around 130 lbs.  Now i'm at 220 lbs and have had high bp, swelling and alot of other health problems every since I had my last (8 years ago!).  My blood pressure has suprisingly been better since i've been pregnant but I'm thinking that is due to my meds being switched (labetelol - forgive spelling).  My best friend is also pregnant weighing a whopping 120 lbs on a good day....I just look fat and it's awful!  When i had morning sickness, I guarantee everyone thought I was just some fat drunk chick ha!  Also, I am not feeling the baby move as much as I did last time....I'm wondering if it's also b/c of the extra weight!?

[mamabear8911]

I'm plus size too. I never lost my wieght from 1st pregrancy. I already gained 32 lbs and I'm only 30wks prego. Ive got my baby bump at 12wks, now i have ppl asking when I'm due since my tummy is huge..lol but my blood work and everything came out great,  I'm healthy/ baby is great!

[MamaMacMurtry]

I started my pregnancy at 5'6", 198lbs-technically obese-although I don't consider myself to be obese. I carry my weight well, I have always been proportionate and have trying, increasingly over the years to be mor conscious of eating healthy and being more active. About 4 years ago, I lost 65lbs very quickly-in a 3-4 month period of time. I wasn't starving myself, but my doctor was concerned & asked me to try & maintain my weight for awhile. Prior to getting pregnant, I had maintained my weight within a 5lb fluctuation for 4 years. My doctor advised me to try & limit my weight gain to 10-15lbs during pregnancy-which I have been able to do so far. I am now 30+2 weeks and there is NO denying I'm pregnant. My belly is huge already! I first started showing a bump-rather than just bloat-at about 16 weeks-but I really just looked extra chubby as I have a B belly-not a D belly. By 20-22 weeks, people who know me well started commenting that I was starting to show. At 26 weeks, my belly suddenly popped & strangers started asking me when I'm due & what I'm having. Its different for everyone & body history & physique have a lot to do with it.

[bex0286]

I'm 24 weeks. Im 5'5 and Started at 225 and I'm currently 233. I started showing at 10 weeks and felt baby moving at 14. This is my 3rd pregnancy but my youngest is 8 so its been awhile for me. Everyone is different.

[luka_n_baby2]

I'm 28wks now and have gained 2 pounds. I lost 8 in the beginning due to morning sickness. I'm now at 233 and doctor told me its fine if I don't gain any weight the rest of my pregnancy. Baby boy is measuring 2 weeks ahead so obviously big. I'm sure now that my appetite has returned I'll gain weight and get yelled at:)

[Bre1105]

I'm currently 29 weeks today. I'm 5'1 and started my pregnancy at 253. The first 4 months I lost a lot of weight, I could be food down,  or I couldn't eat certain foods and I eat healthier and I went down to 238. But I gained it the weight back now.  I didn't start showing until I was in my 6 months and I didn't feel that baby until I was close to 7 months. Everyone is different with their pregnancy

[Sarahw08]

I am 5'3" and 275 pounds starting weight 280 current weight and 10 weeks.  My pants are just now beginning to be too snug and my belly is bulging a little.  Everyone is different.  My first pregnancy,  I didn't actually show at all til I was 28 weeks.  This being my second has been different in every way from my looks,  my moods,  symptoms,  everything.  So don't worry.  You will show at some point.  Congratulations and prayers for a healthy baby and mama!

[unmarked66]

Im 6'0 my starting weight was 290 and lost 5 lbs my first 12 weeks and scence then im 305 lbs and 26+5 weeks along. I have what people consider a B belly lol so its kinda hard to tell im prego but when I started to notice I was showing was around week 24 my doctor scolded me this last time but I have to say im doing really good considering 2 years ago I weighed almost 400 lbs.  I took a 3 hour glucose test at 20 weeks and passed it! Now I have to take another one ugg Im sure ill pass it to fingers crossed! Lol hope everything goes well for you all and good luck!!!

[mpattea]

I'm 5'8 n always been plus size my 1st I didn't show at all now my seconds I'm huge n at 264lbs started showing around 13weeks I'm now 27weeks

[TheeMothership]

My thing is, I'm healthy... OK laugh if you will but I walk and am on my feet constantly at work, not a fan of fast food or sweets... Genetics are not on my side lol, luckily I know this doctor so going back to the same one, she'd better appreciate how small I am compared to other women in my family (she's delivered a lot of babies in my family)!!

[Meganina]

Started at 228. Im starting to show now at 15w. I've only gained two pounds.  My doctor hasnt said anything about my weight yet.  I think everyone is different. Everyones pregnacy journey is unique to them.  

[Maleka87]

I'm having my 3rd....I'm 5"4 and weigh 223. I'm 11 weeks and am not showing at all....although 90% of my excess weight is distributed through the stomach area. I'm aiming to gain as little as is healthy during this pregnancy. We shall see....I don't have any advice except for do not get down on yourself or let the drs bully you!! Your weight is what it is at the moment, and that's OKAY.  You're gonna be fine honey! Just try your best to stay healthy throughout and know you did all the right things. I'm SO sick to death of plus size moms being looked down upon. Like we don't know....we know. We have just as much right as  anyone else to have a baby....sorry rant over.

[TheeMothership]

Thank you ladies, puts me at ease dreading my first appointment when the doctor will most likely scold me lol

[baby_baby2]

Hi ladies im overweight started weight at pregnancy was 261 lost alot of weight my first and second trimester due to acid reflux bad. Im 38 weeks pregnant and down to 247 and put on weight for the baby now im 254 and baby weight 8 pounds and i also have g diabetes so everyone is different i say eat healthy and watch how much carbs u take in. You will show my stomach stick out and i see the baby move its nice.

[sprmom87]

Btw this is my third pregnancy and I am at 245

[sprmom87]

I was 24 weeks before I noticed a slight bulge. I am 34 weeks and people are just now realizing I am pregnant. I still get the I didnt know you were pregnant!

[insomniac185]

I am almost 15 weeks and overweight. I am not showing yet but I can no longer button any of my pants even though I haven't gained any weight

[mjoen828]

This is my 2nd pregnancy as well and I am 12 weeks pregnant and just started showing. To the point of people asking my mom if im pregnant. I started this pregnancy at 225 and now at 230. Some people say you dont show til later when you are larger I think it kinda depends on your body type and shape. My first I showed at like 20 weeks.