Ok...I have never been a skinny minny but I have never been over weight either...I am average, I guess you would say...I am 16 weeks and 6 days preg...I am starting to show...my stomach is very hard im some places but not in others...but the spots that are soft still poke out lol...Is this normal? Will my stomach get harder and harder all over as the pregnancy progresses? I know your not a doc. but I was just wanting some opinions...Please be nice with your answers...my hormones make me cry easily lol...thanks for your answers in advance
2006-10-06 07:48:53 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I know its not suppose to be hard all over yet...but my belly is poking out and its soft in places...I want to know if that is the part that get harder...or will it just poke out and be soft.. (first timer) thanks again
2006-10-06 07:52:26 · update #1
yes hun that is normal I am 19 weeks and my stomach is NOT hard all over neither! on your second part you added yes it is normal! My top part is STILL soft and my bottom is harder!
2006-10-06 07:51:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is normal! Your stomach will get harder and harder as the pregnancy gets further. I started showing in my 4th month, and I was a skinny minny! When you're at least 7 months pregnant, it should be firm all over, but more hard where the baby pokes out. I'm sure you're beautiful anyway so don't worry! Good luck to you, and Congrats!
2006-10-06 15:00:09 · answer #2 · answered by LiSa B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I would say it is totally normal. Alot has to depend on the way the baby is positioned and your body type and how it develop. I am 29 weeks and the left side of me is pretty squishy were as the right is rock hard. When I lay down the whole belly still has a bit of soft spots. I wouldnt worry the bigger you get the harder your tummy will be. Congrats and Good Luck!
2006-10-06 14:53:42 · answer #3 · answered by Mommy2Be 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the hard parts that you are feeling could be part of the baby-the knees or skull-and the soft parts could be the babies belly or some other soft part. Taking into consideration that someone is of a healthy weight(and not obese) it's important to consider that everyones uterus is placed differently(some closer to the belly than others). That's probably why some women show quicker than others. My stomach didn't get hard until the 8th or 9th month, and even then, it wasn't that hard. I'm guessing my uterus wasn't so close to my stomach! Hope this helps!!!
2006-10-06 14:59:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, every pregnancy is different so it is hard to say exactly what you will experience. My belly has been tighter on top for most of my pregnancy, with a soft area on the bottom (I am carrying the baby high, and below that is a little extra belly fat.) As the baby gets bigger you will find you can feel harder areas that are the baby and softer areas that are just fluid.
2006-10-06 15:01:46 · answer #5 · answered by S. O. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey okay i'm am a mother of 6 so i can probably help you out!When you feel some areas that are hard thats where the baby is around the baby will feel soft from the outside because that is the fluid that surrounds him.Your stomach will never be all hard until you have contractions for labor,other then that it is perfectly normal to have some spots softer or firmer then the other.If you need help or have questions feel free to e-mail me.I hope what i said makes sense to you ,its hard to really explain.
2006-10-06 14:58:49 · answer #6 · answered by mommyofsix 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 kids and well I started to show at 3 1/2 months with my little belly , it looked like a beer belly ha ha yes your belly is normal
you body is going thru a major change it has a beautiful baby
inside growing and you will feel some months smaller then some months bigger , but it is all normal I am so happy for you yeah
if you would like to talk I'm here for you .....don't worry your hormones are confused enough as it is , don't worry about it...
2006-10-06 14:55:48 · answer #7 · answered by E.M. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are completely normal, overactive hormones and all. I am 15 weeks along (third pregnancy) and have been showing for a couple of weeks already. At first I thought it was just bloating, but it's definately not going away.
As you start to get further along your belly will harden up, then it will become lumpy again because your baby is leaning to one side or the other or doing somersaults in there. Congratulations, Mom!
2006-10-06 14:54:15 · answer #8 · answered by SheDontKnow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your stomach should be getting harder about an inch below your belly button. I am 22 weeks and 4 days and mine is just at my navel. Don't worry you are very normal, and you will be showing all over before you know it. Enjoy your pregnancy and have a great day!
2006-10-06 16:25:07 · answer #9 · answered by Jane Doe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes your tummy will get firmer all over i would say you are normal and for the soft spots i would say thats where the tisue is expanding to compensate for the baby the hard parts are where the baby is most likely. i had a soft tummy until i was about 5 months will my last three and about 7 with my first if worried ask your doc.
2006-10-06 14:52:51 · answer #10 · answered by momma3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 congrats on your pregnancy. I am 9 weeks with my 5th pregnancy but with God, this will be my 3rd child.
Yes this is completely normal as your baby is starting to fill out the room in your uterus. Your stomach will get harder as the pregnancy progresses, good luck and if you havent felt the baby move you only have a few weeks if that to happen and its marvelous. If you ever need to talk please feel free to contact me. God Bless and congrats again!!!
2006-10-06 14:51:30 · answer #11 · answered by Jennifer W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋