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?

[AHHHpenguins]

I didn't get my bump till 20+3 weeks. I'm 5'8 and was about 230lbs. But this is also my first. So about now is when you could start showing :)

[meganannx3]

Im 23 weeks tomorrow and id say i popped about a week ago. This is my second pregnacy. Im 5'2" and was 155 when i got pregnant this time. Because of morning sickness i lost 10lbs but am gaining now.

[Bellababy2013]

I'm 22weeks and have truly popped to the point of getting those wistful mommy to be looks from strangers but I really started noticing myself around the end of my19th week . I was about 255 when I got preggo and barely gained anything by 18weeks then at my last 20week apt I was like 11lbs up.

[4thonecoming]

I has to start wearing maternity at 14 weeks but this is my forth and I'm measuring 2 months too big so that might be why

[ross1112]

Sweetie, I'm 5ft and I weight 250 lbs before I got pregnant, I'm 13 weeks just like u, and I look like I'm 7 months pregnant, and I've only gain 5 lbs, and that's how I felt that I was pregnant, cause I blew up like that, but, I use sweat pants all the time, and I'm gonna buy my first maternity jeans now cause is getting cold, but my brother saw me with a dress and he thought I was about to give birth, that's how big I look, and I love it

[jadamom03]

I was between 15 n 20 wen i started showing cant remember exactly how many wks i just knw it was n june at my daughter b day party the first time someone asked an im def over weigh wont even put how much on here 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.

[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.

[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

[beccak12]

And my boobs are your size too 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

[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

[Treksy]

Woah its nice to know Im not alone!

[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]

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?

[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.

[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.

[edensinterstate]

Possible pcos*

[Treksy]

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

[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.

[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 :)

[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 =)

[Treksy]

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

[singermomtobe]

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