5 weeks...bloating...showing already....pants hurt

[motherofmany1997]

This is my fourth pregnancy but the last time I was pregnant was 13 years ago. I am only 5 weeks pregnant but my stomach is clearly larger. I feel fat, clothes don't fit right, and my pants that I wore just 5 weeks ago hurt my belly. I am embarrassed to wear maternity clothes already. I am normally a size 12 and am 5'5". Has anyone else experienced This?

[jengrem]

I've found most of my bloating has been due to my diet.  Less inflammatory foods (grains/yeast) and more meats, druits and veggies.  I've found meat and veggies a little hard to enjoy since being pregnant though.  Really want the sugary carbs!  It's not easy.

[Sass508]

Just wear maternity leggings. They are amazing and no one will know :)

[motherofmany1997]

Thank you everyone for the reassurance and encouragement! I guess I'll embrace the maternity pants.

[MommypowerX5]

This is my 4th pregnancy. I started showing at about 6 weeks and was no longer able to fit my clothes comfortably. I went to my first doctor's appt and found out that I was pregnant with twins. Now I'm 22 1/2 weeks and I look like I'm around 34 weeks.

[lady_panama]

Its probably just the bloating. My first 8 weeks I had tons of bloating and could not wear some of my clothes.  It eventually went away and I didn't get my real bump till 16-18 weeks.

[mummyfee1980]

Try not to stress. Your muscles are not as good after a few kids and you start to show early. I am 6 weeks and not showing yet, but expect to soon (my 3rd in 4 year). My sister is 15 weeks with her 2nd and looks about 25+ weeks!
Just get some comfy stretch waist pants and loose tops and enjoy your growing belly :)

[love_being_his_mrs]

Don't be embarrassed.  Don't beat up on your body it's doing an amazing thing! Get in clothes that work for you and don't compare yourself to anybody. I bet you're way more beautiful than you're giving yourself credit for

[firsttimeprego]

I'm going through that also! I'm barely six wks  and look  pregnant. What the heck! I know your feeling. I just wear sweats and sweaters. Nothing else fits me!

[kiki24115]

Yep I wore leggings or dresses. I'm 5'3 and was a size 4...it will go away and turn into a hard belly that you will have for 7 more months...lol! Good luck and congratulations