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Eating constant very bloated- 6 weeks pregnant

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Orlafitz · 04/12/2019 23:32

Hey ladies
I’m 6 weeks pregnant feeling very blessed my first pregnancy. I’m 31 and am fit and healthy prior to getting pregnant. I’m feeling nauseous mornings and evenings however only way to tackle this is to eat. A lot. Constant. Also I look very bloated and am suffering from constipation 😔 . Is it normal to be this hungry and extremely bloated? Thanks ladies xx

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Meshy12 · 05/12/2019 00:58

Hi it is completely common and normal! You are growing a baby so need to eat and I bloated so much people thought I had a bump already! I struggled to hide my pregnancy really early on because of this

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Orlafitz · 05/12/2019 14:47

Meshy12 thanks for your reply. I seem to only feel ok when I’m eating. Lots of bread and snacks. I’ve put on 6lb in weight. Have private scan next Sunday to see how far I am . Lmp 23 October.
Did the bloating calm as you progressed ?

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moreismore · 05/12/2019 14:54

Totally normal! Some weight gain will be water retention. I found it help to have lots of healthy snacks to hand and then I grazed constantly. Don’t forget to drink lots too-easy to mistake thirst for hunger.

Apple35 · 05/12/2019 14:54

I was the same but felt that it eased off slightly in my second trimester. I was worried that by the end of my pregnancy i would be like a beached whale lol.

mywrencalls · 05/12/2019 15:45

I'm 6 weeks too (LMP also 23 Oct) ...I bloat really bad in the evenings, no matter what I eat. I have nausea and food aversions but eating doesn't seem appealling at the moment. Also constipated. Lost 2 lbs this week but feel like I've gained 10 Confused

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Orlafitz · 05/12/2019 16:18

Thanks ladies. Feeling tired too so plenty of naps. Struggling to be bothered with any exercise etc. Feeling very grateful excited for scan and getting some energy back.

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Orlafitz · 05/12/2019 16:19

Any tips on beating bloated feeling and or healthy meals ?

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MrsBudd · 05/12/2019 16:20

Feeling the same here Orlafitz, 7 weeks pg with DC2. luckily toddler had a nap today so I was able to have one too! Had forgotten how exhausting pregnancy is 😂 hope you start to feel better soon.

Apple35 · 05/12/2019 16:24

Yep. All i wanted to do was eat and sleep. Just try to eat healthy and rest as much as possible.

sarahc336 · 05/12/2019 16:25

I ate my way through all of my morning sickness, I think it's quite yet common and eating really did help, take care Smile

mywrencalls · 05/12/2019 16:30

@Orlafitz I am eating really healthily (brown rice, veggies, eggs, not many carbs etc) and still bloating really bad in the evenings regardless Hmm

SushiForBreakfast · 05/12/2019 16:34

I am also 6 weeks pregnant. And I'm also very hungry!! And simultaneously nauseous! However I have the opposite problem to constipation - I keeping having to rush to the loo Blush

This is my third pregnancy and the other two were exactly the same.

I think this is all entirely normal OP.

MrsBudd · 05/12/2019 16:37

@Sushiforbreakfast I'm also having that problem 😳 😂

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Orlafitz · 05/12/2019 17:36

Thank you all for your support and advice. I am currently outside McDonald’s feeling like regular fries. I need to revert to whole grains and veg etc and plenty of water. Have a private scan next week 15th hopefully please God il be 7 weeks . For me it will be preparation in the kitchen and for light exercise. Waiting until January to tell the good news. Keep all advice and tips coming. Good luck to us all ladies. What wonderful humans we really are- growing a human xx

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