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Looking Pregnant

4 posts on this thread and the last post was on March 23rd, 2007 1:40 PM
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julzkellam - March 22nd, 2007 7:33 PM
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I am currently 19 weeks pregnant, and weigh about 190, 5'4. I was heavy when I became pregnant, and have actually lost 26 pounds so far. I have several co workers that are in the same stage in pregnancy as I am, however, they are noticibly pregnant, and I am not. I'm continuing to shrink, which though I am not complaining, keeps me kind of worried. I can slightly feel the baby moving, but I can't feel anything from the outside yet. The doctor says everything is normal and the baby is healthy so far, so I shouldn't worry. I guess my question is, is it possible that I could actually go the full 9 months and NEVER look pregnant, or is a huge belly just going to pop up and surprise me one day? Because oddly enough, I'm looking forward to the baby belly.

cakegirl - March 22nd, 2007 8:41 PM

Most people "pop" eventually, and it's totally individual to you and the baby when that happens. I started showing before I was even 3 months pregnant (and I know it wasn't just putting on weight, because my thighs and hips stayed the same, and my biceps actually got smaller!)... I've had friends who didn't show until after the 5 month mark... As long as the Dr says everything's OK with the baby, and you're getting all your nutritional requirements, there's nothing to worry about.

kimberly - March 23rd, 2007 11:24 AM

Sometimes heavy women will not get as rounded but you will eventually look pregnant just maybe not as rounded out.

c_baer19 - March 23rd, 2007 1:19 PM

I'm very petitie, and I'm 22 weeks and just now starting to show more obviously, but I still haven't 'popped'. This is my first though, but I know that women who are heavier-set sometimes do not show until later, and aren't going to have that basketball in the tummy look, but you will look pregnant sooner or later! =)


JulieK - March 23rd, 2007 1:40 PM

It really depends how you carry. I am very heavy set. I am 5'5, and was 200lbs prepregnancy, but I carry all my weight in the butt and thighs, not at all from the belly up. People think I am having twins because I "popped" at around week 16. (second child) I am down 12lbs total, but the belly is huge.