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Lighthearted thread, but do you / did you get jealous of other people’s pregnancy bumps?

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NCTDN · 31/08/2026 22:36

My children are now old teenagers, but whenever I see pregnant women I always find myself comparing their bumps to what I was like. I massively regret not taking more photos whilst pregnant, but my bumps were tiny compared to most people (think I had a lot round the sides rather than all at the front). At no point did I notice a foot or arm or anything on my bump. Both DCs were born naturally, one was 6lb and the other 8lb.
This is lighthearted - I know how fortunate I am to have had two healthy pregnancies - but am I abnormal in wishing my bumps had been bigger? Aibu to have wished that?

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AbacusCat · 31/08/2026 22:43

Goodness, no. I have never been pregnant and I always feel sorry for women who have to heave around enormous bumps, it must be terrible in hot weather. Of course it's all more than worthwhile for them when the baby arrives but it seems like a necessary thing to endure rather than something to envy.

RaraRachael · 31/08/2026 22:43

I hated being pregnant and wouldn't allow any photos of my bump.

ToKittyornottoKitty · 31/08/2026 22:40

Yeah it’s a bit weird, especially as you’re are now teens. But each to their own I guess!

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