Bump has gone?

[sleepyhoglet]

I've just turned 16 weeks and suddenly I don't seem to have a bump. I am staying at relatives and packed clothes to try and disguise the pregnancy but don't think I need to now. Wondering if it's just diet as at home there was a lot of food and chocolate whereas here it's more a 'have some cheese and crackers' for lunch place. Anyone else experienced this with bloating disappearing?

And if I had miscarried without realising would the bump (womb) have shrunk? I haven't had any bleeding

It's probably just the bloating gone, or baby moving position. At 16 weeks if you had a missed miscarriage your bump wouldn't change size as everything is still in there.

The baby will have moved position I reckon.

Why are you disguising the pregnancy?

As the baby and the uterus grows it shifts upwards so assume this is what's happened here - and bloating lol 😆 ask your midwife next time you see her, I didn't notice personally but my tummy is a bit podgy 😉

You'd know if you miscarried - believe me!

It can happen if you get a bit dehydrated. Drink loads of water OP!

@Moonflower12

Why are you disguising the pregnancy?

Oh fgs, that's none of your business whatsoever.

@Moonflower12 don't want to tell people until past 20weeks

Tell people when you like @sleepyhoglet. No one else's business except for yours.
Agree with everyone else, it'll probably be movement, but speak to your midwife if you are worried or if anything feels different.

@custardbear

As the baby and the uterus grows it shifts upwards so assume this is what's happened here - and bloating lol 😆 ask your midwife next time you see her, I didn't notice personally but my tummy is a bit podgy 😉

You'd know if you miscarried - believe me!

Not trying to worry anyone or imply AT ALL that's what's happened here - but - no, you wouldn't always know if you'd miscarried.

Thought I'd share this pic of my fluctuating bump which I find hilarious. I was super bloated at 19+1 & looked almost ready to pop, then within 5 days I was just back to my usual podge!

@DerbyshireMama I have to agree, I lost twins at 16 wks and had no idea. It's worth noting though that nothing changed, my bump was the same

@sleepyhoglet
Yes, tell everyone when you want to. I was worried you might be concealing the pregnancy (due to all sorts of reasons). and not getting the medical attention you should.

I would say in my experience that baby has turned round or similar.

@JackJack84 yes that's exactly the sort of thing!

@Moonflower12 I've had my 12 week scan etc and DH knows. I work in a school and once DD finds out everyone will hence why trying to keep the amount of people knowing low as long as possible

@sleepyhoglet Mine came and went randomly. I’m 19+3 today and last Wednesday looked pregnant enough that people were offering me seats… on Friday I looked absolutely normal. Today I just look a bit pudgy.

Combination of baby moving and bloat, I guess!