I am around 17.5 weeks and I am pretty big. It's not twins and I am not eating any differently than I was before (and I have always been very tall and slender). But I am already in full blown maternity clothes. Is this going to plateau at some point or am I just going to keep getting bigger, or is this normal for this far along?
2007-03-14 08:34:08 · 11 answers · asked by angel32984 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
LOL!!!! Sorry, but you are just starting into the getting big phase. You will get bigger. A lot of women are in maternity clothes by this point, so it's nothing to be upset about. If this is your first baby, you will probably get bigger slowly. If it isn't your first, you will get bigger faster. With my first, I didn't need maternity clothes until almost 20 weeks. With my second, it was around 12 weeks. With this one (due in aug), I was in them the week after I found out I was expecting.
Every women is different, and will show different at different stages. I'm short, so the baby has nowhere to go but out. On some women, their torsos are shorter then others, so they show more out front. Some women are big all the way around, some you can't tell they are pregnant if they are facing away from you. It all just depends on your body. It isn't anything that's "wrong" with you, just the way you are going to carry.
You may just think you are big because you aren't used to seeing your belly in such a new fashion. But don't worry!! It's a normal part of pregnancy!! Just be happy with your belly, it means that your baby is growing and that your body is doing what it's supposed to do. Also, because you "show" the way you are, more people will know you are pregnant and not just getting fat. AHHH.. the benefits of showing soon!!! Good luck to you!! Don't worry!! Just know your belly is growing for a very good cause!!
2007-03-14 08:52:07 · answer #1 · answered by odd duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is different!!! It's hard to say if it's normal but usually woman are in maternity clothes around when you are and they just keep getting bigger. You may hit a plateau at some point but there is no telling. Also, expect to grow more after you hit 30wks.
I am almost 36wks and nothing fits anymore which is a complete 360 because a few wks ago everything had room!
Congrats and try not to stress about it - you are growing a beautiful baby and it takes lots of room to do that!!!
2007-03-14 15:39:40 · answer #2 · answered by Jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have gestational diabetes. Your doctor will probably check you for it around 20 wks. If he/she doesn't meantion being checked, make sure you are. G.D. causes your baby to grow rather large. If you have it, your doc will probably put you on a stricter diet. It isn't abnormal to have this at all, it's just a common complication of pregnancy. Other than that, I don't think it is that uncommon to be in maternity clothes by then. Especially if you were small to start with.
2007-03-14 15:41:55 · answer #3 · answered by maddie1979 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know i have went through phases of weight gain
i gained like 3 lbs one month then 10 the next then back down to 4 or 5, so dont worry i'm sure as long as you dont go crazy on the eating and get a little activitiy daily you will be fine.
i'm now 32 weeks and have gained 28 lbs, not too bad
2007-03-14 15:39:57 · answer #4 · answered by TN girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you will continue to get bigger. Welcome to a whole new world! With my first child it was really hard because my body had never stretched like that before. I would buy some lotion and Vitamin E and rub it on your tummy really good every night. It won't prevent stretch marks (nothing does, no matter how much they say it does!), but it will help to ease the itching that comes along with stretching. It works great on your breast, too. If they haven't grown any yet, they will!
2007-03-14 17:21:49 · answer #5 · answered by sheree4jesus_82 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch out or you'll explode!! J/K, Don't worry, But you probably will get bigger. That's just what your body does. I looked like I was 9 months and ready to blow at 5 months. Some ladys get big, some stay small. It's your body type.
2007-03-14 15:42:44 · answer #6 · answered by H57heiny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could just be the position your baby is in or you could be having a big baby. I doubt your going to grow and grow untill you explode.
2007-03-14 15:37:55 · answer #7 · answered by LP's Mommy, RN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happens. It did with me, and yes darling, you will get bigger. The baby is not done growing yet. Be patient.
2007-03-14 15:41:14 · answer #8 · answered by thezookeeper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, you've got more than 20 weeks to go...you're gonna get bigger.
2007-03-14 15:39:06 · answer #9 · answered by gEt In ThE cAr [DaRnIt] 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everybody is different u'll just have to wait and see good luck!
2007-03-14 15:41:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋