belly bloating / fluid retention?

[Maggie272]

Hi ladies
I had my 20 weeks scan today and all looks great, baby measuring a week ahead and lots of movement etc. We found out the sex and it's all so exciting! I am wondering if anyone else has a bit of swelling in the upper belly that gets worse as the day goes on and you're eating and drinking?

I was a bit silly and missed my 16wk Gp appointment to get urine and blood pressure checked. I had BP checked today and it's borderline but mw was not worried at all. I'm booked into GP tomorrow to get urine checked, but wonder if anyone else here has had this happen with tummy?

Was checked two weeks ago for diabetes but that's all clear, and my thyroid and iron are fine too. I feel great and getting lots of exercise in, eating a very healthy diet and feeling relieved to be in lockdown here and working from home, but just wonder what this upper belly bloating is about. No swelling anywhere else on my body so maybe it's not fluid

If anyone has any similar experience I'd love to hear about it!
M x

I have this! I'm 20 weeks too, and also had my scan today. When I wake up, I can pass for not pregnant, but as the day goes on, my upper belly bloat sort of pushes the bump out.

Ha! I actually just googled, which I try not to do, but they say that the baby is pushing everything up and that's why upper tummy is bigger! It's crazy isn't it? Congrats to you@Mucklowe! I am 21 weeks but there was a delay with my scan so happy to have made it this far!

@Mucklowe sent too soon - I hope you're scan went well that you feel good this evening after it. M x

I've been on a bit of a high all day after the scan! Got some lovely photos to show DH, and found out we're having a girl.

Hope you're well too!

we are having a boy! We also have some amazing pics from the scan. so happy that it all went well for you!

I'm really suffering from this too, it was quite uncomfortable sleeping last night. Again it gets progressively worse throughout the day. Glad your scans went well!

Have you got future scans booked?

@WorriedButterfly how are you?! How was your scan? I am being scanned every two weeks now, I'm not sure why. I think after all the upset with the IVF meds she is keen to keep an eye on me maybe but physically the pregnancy has been really good. And I've been feeling really good in myself too thankfully. Hope you have been well too!