I just entered my 12th week of pregnancy.
I'm either 91 or 92 pounds.
I'm very fit. I have this really small bump that looks like muscle or something.
Why aren't I showing? I looked up on Yahoo! Images and all the 12 week pregnant women on there have pregnant looking bumps.
When am I gonna get one of those??
And I eat good too, and drink lots of water!
2007-08-12 03:42:35 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
And yes I'm really short.
I'm 5'1
2007-08-12 03:46:54 · update #1
Give it time. You will start showing soon. You must have a very small frame if you are only 91 or 92 pounds. If you are in good shape now, stay that way throughout the pregnancy and you will have an easier time delivering. But don't worry, it's about this time that your belly will start to grow and soon enough you'll be wishing the baby to come out because your belly is so big! ;-) Best of luck to you.
2007-08-12 03:49:17 · answer #1 · answered by Ollie's Mommy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people show early, and some don't. You show earlier with subsequent pregnancies than you do your first. Some people go through almost their entire pregnancy wearing the same clothes they always wear.
Just entering your 12th week is not very far along. Even if you're tiny, if you're very fit then you have good strong muscles. The more lax your muscle tone, the earlier you show. If you have a small bump now, stop worrying about it. Believe me, you'll be showing in no time!
2007-08-12 10:48:05 · answer #2 · answered by circe 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
12 weeks and not showing is pretty normal. I think that if you are very fit and have strong stomach muscles, that explains why you don't look like the people on Yahoo! Images. The bulge that they have is from their organs being pushed up by their growing uterus -- but it's not the uterus itself, as that is still quite small. Your strong stomach muscles are probably holding in the bulge that other people have. I didn't have much of a bulge at 12 weeks either. I'm now almost 16 weeks and I do have quite a bulge -- but still not enough for people to definitely be able to tell I'm pregnant and not just fat.
2007-08-12 10:50:15 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs.P 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, at 12 weeks pregnant the baby isn't very big, and although you sound to be underweight, a tiny bump is probably all you'll see if you're lucky. Don't expect to be noticeably showing until like 5 or 6 mos! For more info check out parents.com! Good Luck!
2007-08-12 10:48:42 · answer #4 · answered by C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you that I never started showing on my first until I was nearly 6 months. I am on my 2nd now and started showing at 4 months.
Every body is different and every pregnancy is different. You could have strong muscles and they will take a while to expand. Be patient, you may wake up one day with a hugh bump and say what the heck happend did some one use a bicycle pump over night :)
2007-08-12 10:48:29 · answer #5 · answered by WaterMommy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is different. For me I went into maternity clothes at 12 weeks... Wasn't really fully looking pregnant it was just more comfortable for me.
When I was 4 months though you knew I was pregnant.
Normally when you are that tiny you'll just begin to grow a little round ball on your tummy and if you are now starting to see it bulge out you'll be showing fully soon enough. Give it till about 16 to 18 weeks for and then you'll have the little tiny pregnant belly. Do not wish it to come on too soon though because I remember that I just couldn't wait to look pregnant and then I remember being 8 months pregnant standing in line looking at woman thinking I can't wait until I have a waste line again!
2007-08-12 10:50:45 · answer #6 · answered by Susan Goodknight 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For one, most women during their first pregnancy don't begin to show until they are around 14-16 weeks. I am 27 weeks pregnant and I am BARELY showing, my bump is so small I still have to tell people I am pregnant. Everyone's body is differant, be patient, you will grow. Just remember with a growing belly, there are discomforts that go with it, so enjoy being small for now! Congrats!
2007-08-12 11:21:49 · answer #7 · answered by Angie G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I am 5'1 and weighted 103 when I was pregnant with my son I got a bump at around 6 months, and then I blew up lol. At 3 months the baby is about an inch big so you wouldn't be big at all.
2007-08-12 12:36:44 · answer #8 · answered by Brandnewshoes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I did not show till I was about 6 months. At three months my husband could tell i was pregnant. But people I didn't know or rarley saw did not know I was pregnant till I was about 6 months. But if you feel something is wrong go to the ER. It's better safe then sorry. If you go ot the er they will do a U/S
2007-08-12 10:48:12 · answer #9 · answered by Queen_of_Nice 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you seen your doctor?
You are very underweight for your height.
As for showing, if this is your first pregnancy it's not unusual to take a while to show.
Be sure you continue eating well and you'll need to gain in order to keep that baby healthy.
2007-08-12 10:56:17 · answer #10 · answered by dustalyn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋