‘Bump’ pic lying down

[LW678]

Does anyone have any bump photos at a similar gestation to me lying down (15+5)? First baby and just curious as to whether uterus is looking as it should be!

Everyone looks totally different and it doesn’t matter! Don’t compare to others!

After two miscarriages I’m feeling very anxious that things aren’t progressing as they should, was just hoping to know if bump is looking the right size for the gestation I am

I didn't wear maternity clothes until just before the 20 week scan - and tbh, I still didn't need them. I don't think I looked obviously pregnant until 30 weeks and even on the day I gave birth, I was far smaller than other women who were only 7 months. I agree it can give rise to anxiety. I also had very little extreme movements. Never any limbs pushing out or constant kicking. My baby was extremely chilled (now a very chilled toddler) so she was obviously just chilling out in there, but that was also very anxiety inducing at the time. If you're worried at all, please contact your midwife. Hopefully you have one who is understanding of your anxiety and can reassure you that all is well. My pregnancy was incredibly easy but I still feel teary when I discuss it as I was so sure something was wrong.

@Iwanttoraceacrosstheworld thank you for the reassurance. It’s going to be a long few months waiting for baby to be in my arms! Congratulations on your little one!

@LW678 try not to worry, I'm assuming you had your 12 week scan and all was well? It's impossible to tell you what a bump should look like at every stage because everyone carries differently, some women may look bigger and others will not be showing at all. I'm a similar gestation to you and I know the period between the 12 week scan and when you start to feel movement can fuel anxiety but the chances of something going wrong are very slim. I have usually booked a private scan around 16 weeks just as a 'check in' between the 12 week and 20 week scan, so that might be an option for you?

@readyforroundthree going to book in a private scan for next week if I can hold off until then x

totally understandable but bump size doesn't indicate progress. There's women at my yoga who are 38 weeks with smaller bumps than some at 20 weeks! Your midwife should offer to listen to heartbeat at your 16 week appointment, i found that reassuring.