First pregnancy around 34 weeks. I started bleeding at about 7 months with him. I got to the hospital, told the nurse how far along I was. She came back in the room when the doctor showed up and I heard her say I was only 7 weeks and that if I was going to lose it, I was going to lose it. My mother pulled her aside and told her I was actually 7 months. Imagine her surprise looking at a flat bellied, 7 month pregnant woman. He eventually was born 3 weeks early at 6 and 1/2 pounds.


Second pregnancy again around 34 weeks. My son had birth defects. When we went for the surgical consult (still pregnant) they said he would be luck to be a five pound baby. Imagine there surprise when I popped out a nearly 8 pound baby.


Third pregnancy, never really showed. My doctor joked that I was just a petite one and too burning up too many calories chasing the other two. I went in for my induction and the nurses thought I was mistaken because I "couldn't be as far along as I thought I was". My doctor confirmed the early delivery (almost 4 weeks early) because I began having unexplained bleeding a few weeks before. Unexplained bleeding is an understatement. Blood running down my legs is a better description. Which reminds me, if you ever have sharp or achy pains around your belly button, run (do not walk) to your doctor. Both of my pre-term labors started with an achy belly button (more like a very sore muscle on the outer rim, it actually hurt just to touch it because it was so tender). My beautiful princess was born at a healthy 5 pounds 13 ounces with a very capable set of lungs.

The most I ever gained in any of my pregnancies was 26 pounds (my second and the only full term was 26 pounds with signs of preeclampsia to boot, first 21 pounds and my third 16 pounds). I've heard the smaller you are, the quicker you show. Not true. I'm 5'2'' and normally weigh 102. I've also been told that with every child you show sooner (because the uterus loses strength with every pregnancy). Again, not completely true. It's all in the body type, diet and excersize. I'm lazy as hell and eat like a pig (lobster tails and crab legs with a pint of butter) so i'm not sure why I didn't gain a lot. I would say on average, you will notice clothing getting tight around 5 months. By 6 months you will probably give in to stretch pants (maternity jeans never fit right until at least 7 months, but maternity bibs are great). Don't be surpised if you wake up one day out of the blue and say "wow, i'm fat as crap".


This sounds like your first pregnancy. You should feel the baby kick right around 18 to 20 weeks. That is usually the same time you start feeling "blobby". Don't worry, you'll pooch out in no time.

Yep, at about 18-22 weeks is when you start feeling movement, I am 18 weeks and have been feeling my little one for 5 days. Really for a couple weeks, but no doubt its my baby now. And its just about now that my pants are getting tight! In a couple more weeks I doubt they will fit! Woman are different, I have seen some woman pop out showing at 4 months, 1 lady I know is showing at 3 months. You can't tell i'm pregnant cause I am a bit over weight as it is, so it depends on the woman. Everyone is different, but you should start seeing a pregnant belly by 6 months for sure.

stacey

I am around 19 weeks (20weeks on the 15th of july)
and I have been showing for a few weeks now (already in maternity clothing) I was 5'7 and 135lbs, I am currently 147, so I put on some weight fast, but its all in the stomach area so far. The only thing is my face is a little round, I never really had chubby cheeks.Lol
i can also feel little flutter like movements, some im not sure if its the baby or not but pretty positive thats what it is,
this is my first pregnancy and I am only 17.
Any one with words of advice, greatly appreciated.
Thanx and good luck to all of you
mandi

Hi im 14 years old turning(15) at the end of this month .But im 24 weeks pregnant and I started to show just after 4 and a half months. I am 5'0 and was 105 pounds I am curently 127 now .Which I put alot on but it was mainly my tummy that gained the weight.If any one has advice that u gurls can give me please do I need as much as I can get thanx
kc

I actually started showing early like no massively but still showing i'm 5'6'' 140 lbs if it makes any difference... But yeah ppl noticed... Depended on what I wore I could camaflauge it or just show my tummy and smile liek a new happy mommy i'm only going into my 11th week