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Why do I have a bump at 8 weeks pg?

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pginthecloset · 31/03/2009 14:20

Ok, so I know it's my 3rd baby and tummy muscles are looser. But the baby is still the size of my little toe so what is causing my tummy to stick out?

Is is water retention type bloating?

I am currently wearing my jeans without a belt and having to undo the button when I sit down. If I wear a tight top there is an obvious pot belly. It's getting hard to keep it a secret until 12 weeks!

By the way, it's not twins . An early scan showed only one!

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Jenski · 31/03/2009 14:40

Oh, I wanted to say twins

I was like this with third in early weeks, just really bloated. I think water retention and body knowing what to do maybe? I think I was a bit gassy too .

JemL · 31/03/2009 14:48

Constipation?

suwoo · 31/03/2009 14:55

I had a bump from 5 weeks with no2 and no3 .
I am currently ginormous at 21 weeks but hope like last time it will slow down.

DawnAS · 31/03/2009 15:18

I had a bump from 7 weeks and this is my first!!

I did have a bit of bloating (although not constipation...), but it's only got bigger since (although now 30 weeks so to be expected I guess - ). Both sisters said it was definitely bump. Put mine down to normally having a very flat stomach and tight stomach muscles, but it is absolutely possible, so don't worry.

Just relish it and use it as an excuse to buy some new clothes!!

WhereTheWildThingsWere · 31/03/2009 15:19

I has a bump at 5 weeks with no 2, I think it's all air and water.

Poppet45 · 31/03/2009 16:19

I think it's bloating. I had one too and was really pleased, then got the real one after much ligament popping pain, at 17 weeks. If you're a slim and muscly type the hint's in whether it hurt or not. If not then it's your new sluggish digestion.

mosschops30 · 31/03/2009 16:24

Im the same, 8 weeks and look about 7 months pg at this time of day.
Im hoping its bloating and not twins [grin (dating scan on friday).

Think we just get bloated and constipated

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pginthecloset · 02/04/2009 09:47

I think you're all right. I am a bit constipated but mostly feel quite bloated and sluggish.

After I've eaten I look about 6 months gone !

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mrspooh · 03/04/2009 21:39

i looked pregnant at 6 weeks!

christiana · 03/04/2009 21:52

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MrsMcCluskey · 03/04/2009 21:54

I had a bump at 4 weeks with DS2 - before I had even done a test DH and my Mum said I was pg!

MmeLindt · 03/04/2009 21:55

A midwife told me that each pregnancy stretched the tummy muscles so that you look pregnant sooner.

I had 2 m/c before having DD and was showing at 14 weeks. With DS I was into maternity trousers at 11 weeks.

magnummum · 07/04/2009 19:31

I was going to say ?twins. Don't want to freak you out but: I had an early scan specifically to rule multiples out at 7 weeks and informed there was just one baby. Had another at 10 weeks after bleeding etc to be told "the baby's fine and there's the other one you did know you were having twins didn't you?" Now 31 weeks! Congratulations on your pregancy by the way.

sissy0928 · 08/04/2009 21:47

I'm having to unbutton myself when I sit!! 7 weeks yesterday and I feel big already. I think I look a month ahead, although I know I'm not, since we went through chlomid and IUI to get here...I think a lot of it is bloating, at least for me, it started with the chlomid! I had a scan last week, dr said to come back to check for multiples, went in today and we only saw one, so I'm thinking twins is out, if I come back in a couple of weeks and he says 2, I'm going to laugh!
This is also my 2nd but DD1 is 13 1/2!! Never lost the last bit of baby tummy from her, though...have only gained 2 pounds...

blondie80 · 09/04/2009 14:59

hi sissy, totally know were you're coming from, my dd is nearly 10, was on clomid too. am 11weeks now and have to unbutton trousers when i'm sitting down! also have only put on 2 lbs!! still had my last little bit of of baby belly from before too. don't understand the last time i was hardly showing at 6 mths!!

sissy0928 · 09/04/2009 15:34

Thanks, Blondie, good to know I'm not alone!! last time I had to be told I looked pg, and turned out I was 9 1/2 weeks! AF was so inconsistent and I was convinced I couldn't conceive...I ended up ballooning up around 6 or 7 months...gained 57 pounds!! Hoping not to do that this time! If this queasiness keeps up, and lack of appetite, I may keep it down!

clarabeth77 · 10/04/2009 09:43

I was in 'fat pants' from week 9 of pregnancy (now 23 weeks).

Feel fine until someone says, god your huge for 23 weeks...... thanks alot, great thing to say to a pregnant irrational woman

pavlovthepregnantcat · 10/04/2009 09:45

I am more bloated this time (2nd) and on some days it looks like I am very pg! I am 8wks. Not sure why, Dr said some bull about muscles etc. I think I am just going to be a heffa this time!!!

katendmom · 10/04/2009 20:53

Phew! SO good to hear from you all! I am about 14 weeks but look like I can be 24 weeks! This is my 3rd pregnancy so perhaps my muscles are all gone... left with the delivery of the last placenta . I am in a bad need of preggie pants but have been so sick that can't get out of the house to get anything!

Shinnawie90 · 23/02/2024 17:59

Hi this is my first baby I had a loss 13 years before and this is first time I’ve conceived since, really excited but really nervous, I’m 8 weeks and 4 days and keep looking out for my bump haha I’m naturally skinny and I weigh 6st 11 and 3 quarters, is this a bump starting to show xx ignore my doors there from my dog but there getting replaced x

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