Big bump at 6 months?

[Waterfountain97]

So I have a pretty big bump for 6 months and everyone seems to think I'm further gone due to size which is getting annoying hearing it all the time obviously I know I'm 6 months but does that mean my baby is big because of my bump being big or couldnit just be how I'm carrying? I was a size 8 before pregnancy and rather small so could that have something to do with it? Sorry just really worried as I'm only going to get bigger and the thought of a HUGE baby scares me

I also get a lot of comments on my "huge" bump. But the midwife measures my bump at each appointment (does yours?) and I'm measuring on track. I think I'm just really short in the torso, so there is no room for baby to go but out front. Also I measured "on track" for my first DC and she was only 5 pounds 12. So really tiny! Bump size doesn't necessarily equate baby size!

Honestly, I think that sometimes people just say stuff for the sake of saying it. I'm 28 weeks and only measuring slightly on the large side but am constantly getting people saying 'are you sure there's only one in there', 'ooh not long too go', 'wow, you're huge' etc etc.

(PS Don't be terrified by the prospect of a big baby, it doesn't necessarily mean a tougher labour. DC1 was 10lb 3oz and I had a pretty pleasant drug-free water birth with only minor grazes and quick physical recovery - you're not necessarily doomed!)

@PrimeraVez
@twinkletee
This is my bump at 24 weeks 3 days
(Sorry about Bralette it's not a bra and only pic I have showing full belly

I think that's a very nice but very 'normal' looking bump for 24 weeks!

I agree! Totally 'normal' looking bump! Please don't take any notice of what people say. I honestly think people just forget what a last trimester baby bump looks like in reality. Rock that bump mumma

Same here. They keep telling me that, but I'm average really. Have you been to an antenatal class yet? When you get to compare your bump to those belonging to others at a similar gestation, you will see that yours is very normal.

In my experience people forget how big you actually get when pregnant. I was told 'not long now' at 20 weeks

Don't worry about it.

Don’t worry - a big bump is when you have a baby that is 11lb 5.5oz like my DD was! Ha ha!

Here’s my bump today at 27w5d with DS1...

Very outing here but... This is me 7 years ago with DD... I was HUGE... 😂

Don't worry about it. Some people start showing/have a big bump sooner than others, it doesn't mean that your baby will be big. My sister had a big bump and my niece was small. You look perfectly fine. Congratulations btw!

Bump size isn't about just size of baby. Its position of baby, amount of fluid, the strength of your stomach muscles, whether it's your first or not. Etc etc.
you need to perfect your smile and nod!
Whilst completely ignoring.

Thankyou everyone I feel where this baby is my first and she's a little girl everyone going to me woah haven't you popped or you sure hats not a boy your very big ect and just makes me feel like a whale ! I feel personally I have popped out the past couple weeks but I'm not unhealthy and people saying that just makes me feel so big and fat and that I'm doing something wrong

@Waterfountain97

I asked the same question yesterday! Use to be a size 8..... now 25 weeks and feel huge all over! Have never had an issue with eating or my weight, but I feel I'm just getting bigger by the day now! It's a hard thing to get your mind round isn't it.
Iv had so many people tell me "your so big" and it's so upsetting! I expected to get bigger but doesn't mean it's easy to hear or feel.
This is me at 25 weeks.....

@Waterfountain97

@Poppy1989
Honestly you seem the perfect size! but then I guess there is no perfect size I suppose I was happy untill everyone keeps making all these remarks like I was shopping the other day and the cashier was like how long till baby is here then any day is it I was like no another 3 months and she went o wow 😒 I've always struggled with my weight as growing up had a lot of eating issues ect and I'm trying so hard to embrace the weight gain as it means my baby is growing big and strong but when people make you feel huge it just puts you down 😔 And I look at myself at think is this just fat or is it to do with pregnancy and I almost feel so guilty to even feel this way because being pregnant and having a baby is such a blessing that I feel selfish to even moan about my body but I cried to my partner last night because I just feel so fat ( my legs) and it's a hard adjustment 🙈

@Waterfountain97

My legs are also what feel the biggest, I keep telling my partner that Iv got chunky! He says it's just pregnancy.... but it's my Body and I know the difference from before.

It's hard to explain to people who don't have issues with their body....::I saw an old friend the other week who's first comment was "your so much bigger than I was when I was pregnant" it hurts as I always feel judged. I wear baggy clothes when I'm out and honestly have found myself not wanting to see many people lately.

I have tried to eat healthy, I try and make sure that I have bigger healthier meals so I don't want to snack as much.... but seem to be hungry every hour and just want to pick at food, even though once Iv ate something naughty, I want to cry as I feel fat!

I guess hormones don't help with the feeling upset about weight gain.
Iv made sure I don't weigh myself in the house anymore.... scales have been thrown out!! I didn't want to get obsessed over checking it.
Has your midwife checked your weight or bump size? I'm still waiting till my next visit for her to do this! X

@Poppy1989
So relived you understand how I feel! As I said I do feel so so guilty for even crying about my weight because I know how lucky I am to have this baby but I suppose as you said when you have had issues with your weight previously it's always going to be a struggle before my pregnancy I wouldn't allow myself to gain any and if I did I would miss meals because I just wanted to be happy with how I look and I was happy untill everyone starts making all their comments 😔 , and my partner says the same Hun he goes but your growing a baby it's okay?!? Like yes in my tummy I am but why are my legs getting huge! I guess my biggest fear when it comes to my body is loosing the weight after as I don't want to hate myself again I just want to focus on life with my daughter and be happy it's so hard isn't it! And nope when I went 2 weeks ago for the routine check she just wrote down my weight from the 10 week booking appointment which surely they shouldn't do ? As they need to keep an eye out for diabetes ect? And she said she will measure bump at next appointment I'm sure

I was a size 8 before I fell pregnant with my first child and all through my pregnancy I got comments on how big I was. Made me really self conscious. In reality I had a normal sized bump. I think people just thought I was big because they were used to seeing me so small/skinny.

Judging from your picture your absolutely fine. People are ass wholes. I bet half the people commenting on your size could do with losing afew pounds themselves.

OP your bump looks very similar to mine, I'm 25 weeks. I really wouldn't let people's comments get to you - everyone feels the need to say something. I've had people tell me my bump is small and also that my bump is big depending on what I'm wearing. That I'm carrying high or that I'm carrying low. That I'm taking too much maternity leave or not enough. That I was right to find out gender or wrong. That baby girls are better than boys, or that baby boys are better than girls. Etc, etc, etc!

I've definitely fattened up all over and am much heavier than I've ever been but am currently really happy in my own skin. I find the bump really reassuring that all is well. I would be anxious if I had a flat stomach at this stage (as I'm sure you would be too!) and I'm proud to be nourishing my child. Apparently breastfeeding burns off the same calories daily as a 7 mile walk, so with a bit of luck the weight should come right off. We just need to focus on getting our little ones here safely and we can sort our bodies out afterwards!