my fellow overweight expectant mothers....

[Treksy]

When did you start to show? When is it baby and not just fat? My middle is my biggest part. I don't wanna wear maternity clothes yet because I look SUPER pregnant in them and I dont want people to be all "how far along are you?" And im actually 13 weeks and they'll be like woah.....good thing she was pregnant!
My jeans are snug already almost to the point or not being wearable! This is my third one and its the biggest Ive ever been for a pregnancy! Im 5ft8 and llittle over 200lbs. Id like to say that my boobs put me over the 200 mark because I have. 42DDD. Always have. Even before gaining weight! Lol

So whats your experience with this?

[Char_612]

I am 5'7 I am 35 weeks I weigh 297 now was 267 when got pregnant at around 24 weeks I had a bump but could still h hide it now there ain't no g hiding it I look like I'm around 7 months but its enough of a bump for me its hard and has dropped so I feel yall

[mashgirl24]

This is my 3rd baby and I am 13 weeks. I had to get maternity pants last week. I just wear regular tee shirts though as it is the maternity shirts that make me look 6 months along.

[dyliciousmama]

I am 5'2 and was 262 am now 244 thanks to morning sickness. 11wks and I already have noticed belly hardening. Third baby.
And bellybands can be found at target as well.

[julz1007]

I noticeably started showing at 16 weeks I'm 5'8 230. Everyone thought it was twins but nope just one healthy baby girl this is number 4 for me. They say the more children the earlier u start to show and notice symptoms

[cnj76]

I used a belly band, too. I still do from time to time even after my pregnancies.
My band was called BellaBand by Ingrid & Isabel.

As soon as I find out if I'm pregnant or not this month, I'm going to start wearing it daily like I did before. Shaped me up pretty well lol

[cnj76]

I think the world is too darn nosy and need to mind their own business when it comes to how a person does or doesn't look! It used to drive me crazy when I would be pregnant and they ask how far long I was and I'd say 3 months and their like WHOA! You're getting big quick!

Honestly, I just wanted to wear a shirt that said..
"Yes, I'm pregnant. No you may not ask how far along I am. DO NOT TOUCH THE BUMP"... but then again, it was just my hormones Lol

[singermomtobe]

Baby definitely pushed all my belly fat out first. I looked so chubby the last two months!

[Treksy]

Oh i totally agree. But the masses are usually not as forgiving ya know?

[heatherr322]

Haha yeah im with u in the fact the being pregnant gives u an excuse to not suck it in! And that i dont have to wear spanks everyday anymore, maternity clothes are way more comfortable =)

[mrsrismiller09]

I'm 5'2" 160lb at 16+2weeks with my 3rd baby and i am definitely started to show. For those 'over weight' such as myself,  you have to think about it like this... there is a baby growing in your uterus, whether you can feel it yet or not it's there and growing. And as it grows it starts at the base of your tummy,  so ALL of your organs and 'fat' that is in its way are now being pushed up and out. So whether you think it's to early for you to start showing or not, your body decides not you.  Plus I've always said that my favorite part of pregnancy is that i now have an excuse to Not suck it in anymore!  Lol... youre pregnant ladies,  be proud to sport that tummy no matter how far along you are :)

[singermomtobe]

A belly band supports a growing baby bump, and also helps hide unbuttoned pants. Look it up on amazon. Its just a stretchy fabric that you wear around your waist. It really helps me at work where I'm most active.

[Treksy]

Belly band you say.....
Whats that? Lol

[edensinterstate]

Possible pcos*

[edensinterstate]

I honestly think it's a hormonal thing. I was going togo to the gyn for it because my regular doc didn't do much except offer a water pill. By the time i decided to go to the gyn i got pregnant lol. I really think one of my hormones was off because my Boobs got bigger too and although i wasn't overweight it was still hard for me to lose any weight. If it continues after this pregnancy I'm going to make my gyn look into it. My other doc said pcos since i had a history of ovarian cysts.

[singermomtobe]

I got a belly band to keep the jiggly bits in place. It makes me look a bit more preggo than I am, but I don't get fat comments. People do see that I am pregnant, and not overweight.

[Treksy]

Hahaha I might have to start lying.
If you dont mind me asking about the bloating...

I think I might have a similar problem because before even being pregnant I had an issue where my stomach looked way out of proportion... like one size of pants would fit my legs and butt.... but id have to go up a size because of the belly!

How do you know if you have that problem?

[edensinterstate]

I'm not overweight but i understand how you feel. I had a major bloating problem before i was pregnant so when i became pregnant i looked even more unporportioned and i had to wear maternity clothes early because of the bloat. The maternity clothes made me look 5 months pregnant when i was only like 9 weeks lol. I was so embarrassed i would tell strangers i was further along than i really was. I'm 23 weeks now  and finally evened out.

[Treksy]

Woah its nice to know Im not alone!

[momkc25]

Im 5'1" and was 175 when i got prego. This is my third and each time i started showing about 14wks. This time i was 35lbs more starting out than i was the other 2 times. I am 36wks and 226lbs now and i've been told everything in the book from "u look like ur about to pop" to "r u having twins??" And most recently "u must be overdue" and many more. I just say "no but i get that all the time... thanks." I just hope they feel like a ****. Lol

[heatherr322]

When i was 6 months i had to go to hospital for surgery and same day surgery is right next to labor n delivery. I walk in and the volunteer was like i know where ur headed. Im like no still have 3  months lol

[beccak12]

And my boobs are your size too lol

[beccak12]

I didn't even start gaining until about 5 months in. I'm only 5'2 and ...heavy. ..  I don't feel like I look pregnant I just feel fat :(  I've gained about 23 pounds so far

[heatherr322]

I am the exact same body type and weight/height as u. And i felt the.same way at about the same time as u, i would say about 17 wks was when i gave in to maternity clothes. I wore sweat pant and baggy shirts when i was 13-17wks. I rember trying on a pair of maternity shorts early on thinking the same thing, i dont want people thinking im 5 months when im only 3. It made me feel bad about myself. I didnt go out much. But i feel stupid about it now i could have.tpld people i was 5 months lol.

[julz25]

I'm 18wks and overweight. I feel like I am starting to get s rounded tummy. Not shoWing yet. But my clothes are getting tight. I do have maternity jeans.