21 weeks, tummy feels so tight!

[owltrousers]

I'm 21 weeks on Friday and this week I have noticed that the skin across my bump is so tight, it almost feels like my belly button is turning inside out. In the evenings its especially bad and my tummy just feels so big and heavy even though in reality I only have a small bump at the moment.

My sister mentioned it could be braxton hicks, or it could just be stretching and growth, how do I tell?

Yes it could be braxton hicks although they are usually with a bit of pain. I'm 35 weeks with my fourth and this pregnancy and my last I had them from about 25 weeks. It could just be baby getting bigger and changing to an awkward position that makes it feel tight.

Thank you @demirose87

I'm not in any pain, just mild discomfort, feels like my belly button might explode!

I'm 20+4 and today have felt that my bump is really stretching, feels very tight. Don't like it, it's weird and uncomfortable! Going to have a bath and put loads of bio oil on when I get home!