2007-03-28 12:35:56 · 14 answers · asked by bab1_scr3wed_n_ch0pp3d 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Totally depends on your body type and how you carry the baby. Usually the thinner you are pre-pregnancy, the sooner you show - but not necessarily. Many people get a little belly "pooch" early on from the uterus expanding and from fluid retention but it's not something that most people see as "showing." I felt like it was super obvious that I was pregnant from the get-go (almost right away none of my pants fit my waist) but no one really noticed until I was 13 weeks - and that was only after telling them. I don't think strangers would have noticed my showing until I was about 15 or 16 weeks. And mind you, I was very thin to start and am carrying all out front like a basketball. Now that I am 27 weeks people have started asking me if I am carrying twins because my stomach is so out there. I have only gained 12 pounds so far despite my eating everything in sight and I look totally normal from behind. I couldn't wait for people to notice I was showing and now people think I'm going to pop any minute. Oh well. It all depends.
2007-03-28 12:48:26 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well everyone's different! You'll hear that A LOT with any questions about pregnancy, so since you're very early in your pregnancy prepare for that LOL If it's not your first you start to show earlier (9 weeks or so) and if you're bigger you may not show for a long time (16 weeks) and if you're skinny you may start to notice pooching early on but not show. I'm 13 weeks and everyone including doctors say I don't even look pregnant at all! So depends on your body and how quickly you gain weight. Nobody really starts to round out like the cliche pregnant look until around their 5th month.
2007-03-28 19:42:59 · answer #2 · answered by throughthebackyards 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It varies from person to person. Also, if it's your first pregnancy it will take longer to show (because your muscles aren't stretched out and are still taut). I know it sucks, I couldn't wait until others could tell I was pregnant! I'm pregnant for the first time and didn't start really showing until about 5 months, although by 3 months my clothes were getting tight.
Congrats!
2007-03-28 19:44:27 · answer #3 · answered by poohb2878 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on the woman .. i didnt show for a untill i was 7 months .. i am 32 weeks now .
ppl are finally asking me when are you having your baby ? i say oh in 8 weeks and they seem shocked .. i had a waitress saturday that was due in mid July that looked like she was due the day before that ..lol she was only 5 months
it all depends
congrtats
2007-03-28 19:59:53 · answer #4 · answered by iamblessed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on your body type (athletic, average, overweight) and hinges on how strong your stomach muscles are. If this is your first, it usually takes longer to start showing, whereas if you've already had a baby the muscles are already weakened from the previous pregnancy.
Good luck to you.
2007-03-28 19:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by Maddygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U should start to show around 16-20 weeks. I remember I was showing at my 18 week ultrasound. CONGRATS!
2007-03-28 19:55:49 · answer #6 · answered by lindalbnj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm 17 weeks into my first pregnancy, but I still don't think most people can tell. However, I can't tell that my stomach is starting to grow.
2007-03-28 19:52:22 · answer #7 · answered by I love sushi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends some people dont reall show at all... Depends on how tiny your body is... I didnt really start showing until i was 3 months and after that i got biggg quick/..
2007-03-28 19:42:33 · answer #8 · answered by moon_shadow420 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on your body type and how many other pregnancys you've had. I'm 11 weeks with my 3rd and only people who know me can tell.
2007-03-28 19:45:56 · answer #9 · answered by mrs06chris 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
IT REALLY ALL DEPENDS ON YOUR BODY TYPE. MOST WOMEN GENERALLY START SHOWING AROUND 4-5 MO. IF YOU ARE REALLY THIN AND WILL CARRY ONLY IN YOUR STOMACH AREA YOU MAY SHOW AROUND 3MO.
A GOOD WAY TO TELL IS TOO ASK YOUR MOTHER HOW SHE CARRIED WITH YOU. GENERALLY MOST WOMEN CARRY SIMILAR TO THE WAY THAT THEIR MOTHER CARRIES.
IT ALSO DEPENDS ON IF IT IS TWINS OR MORE THAT YOU ARE CARRYING! IN THAT CASE EXPECT TO SHOW AROUND 3MO. CONGRATS!
2007-03-28 19:47:35 · answer #10 · answered by Brown Eyed Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋