Anyone like me?

[Green Orchid]

I'm excited about having a baby, but I'm not excited about the whole pregnancy thing. I knew this before I was pregnant, so it's not a new feeling. Lots of women want their belly to show right away, but I'd like it to be as small as possible! I'm really happy about the end result of a pregnancy, but not about the whole process. Does anyone feel this way or I'm am just really vain?

 

[seamonster]

I was the same way. I'm around 6 months now and still don't have much of a belly. I've gained weight pretty slowly so it hasn't been as scary or traumatic as I thought it would be . Just keep in mind that there are millions upon millions of women who have gone through this and made it out just fine . The worst part for me was getting sick. I haven't really "enjoyed" being pregnant until the last few weeks when I've been able to feel Noah kicking and stopped throwing up around the same time. I got morning sickness worse than most people, so when people were asking me "aren't you excited to be a mommy?!" my answer would always be half-hearted...yes, I'm excited to be a mom...not excited to be sick all the time.

 

[seamonster]

It gets really exciting once you can feel the baby moving, though REALLY exciting When I felt the first kick I was like "okay, pregnancy isn't so bad"

 

[Green Orchid]

My mom told me the exact same thing last night, so you must be right!

 

[PegasusOnFire]

my second pregnancy was like that, I didn't ever want to bear my own young. But now I am pregnant with what I hope is my second full term pregnancy, I still don't like pregnancy, and really don't think I ever will like it. Some women are cut out to love pregnancy, and others look at it as a way for the end result. I love my daughter, but I didn't like carrying her.

 

[Redstiletto]

Ok, am I the only one that is already showing at 8 weeks?

And I have been showing for at least two weeks already.

 

[Green Orchid]

Ok, am I the only one that is already showing at 8 weeks?

And I have been showing for at least two weeks already.

Showing at 6 weeks! Whoa!

 

[Redstiletto]

Yeah, there is either more than one in there or its going to be one monster of a baby!

Actually I read that for women who are rather thin they show early because the body is trying to make a safe pocket for the baby to start developing.

 

[seamonster]

Skinny girls definitely show sooner
I didn't show until about 18-19 weeks, but I had some extra tummy pudge to start with

 

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

Skinny girls definitely show sooner
I didn't show until about 18-19 weeks, but I had some extra tummy pudge to start with

I can relate to that sister

 

[PegasusOnFire]

I won't show until 5-6 months I didn't show until 7 months with my daughter.

 

[hisbloodformysins]

I always thought the baby moving was such a weird sensation. Then there's the cool part at the end of your pregnancy when all you have to do is watch your stomach and see the baby move as half your stomach does the wave. Honestly, I've had two babies already and have never enjoyed being pregnant, hated the first trimester when I felt I had the flue all day long, and was still expected to opporate like a normal human being. The mid trimester was ok, but still had clothing discomfort problems ( my bra... the maternity stores didn't carry a size that fit me, and well, everything is just so sensitive up there that a tight or chafing bra is the most miserable discomfort), then you have the last part of pregnancy when you feel like you have a heavy balloon that has taken over your mid section, and all the discomforts that come along. Some women enjoy being pregnant though. Hopefully that will be you. Though I have to admit I'm not overly excited now because of morning sickness, I'm counting down the days until it's over and trying to have more of a positive attitude about it all. Because it's attitude that makes a difference in how happy you are. God Bless!

HB

 

[hisbloodformysins]

Yeah, there is either more than one in there or its going to be one monster of a baby!

Actually I read that for women who are rather thin they show early because the body is trying to make a safe pocket for the baby to start developing.

Is this your first one? I was wearing maternity clothes at 9 weeks with my second one. Technically they say the uterus doesn't even leave the pelvis until you are 12 weeks, but hey, doesn't mean there are never special circumstances. Maybe you are carrying twins I'd love it if I found out I was. God Bless!

Yeah, I just love those fat stages (not really) when it isn't quite obvious to everyone you are showing, but your mid section just looks like it's getting chunkier and chunkier. Part of me wants to wear a shirt that reads "I'm not getting fat, I'm pregnant". Well, I'm about 8 weeks now and I found myself waddling today because my uterus is obviously bloated. But I'm not showing you. My stomach is getting fatter because I'm putting on weight so I might appear pregant, atleast this time if someone asks, I can say honestly "yes, I'm pregnant". I have that pregnancy pouch still from my last baby. It's really just one big roll of fat though.

HB

 

[Green Orchid]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who's overexcited about being pregnant. I'm so exhausted right now, all I want to do is sleep, be on the computer or watch tv. Not too productive... but life has to go on, so I just suck it up!

 

[~Nikki~]

I'm excited about having a baby, but I'm not excited about the whole pregnancy thing. I knew this before I was pregnant, so it's not a new feeling. Lots of women want their belly to show right away, but I'd like it to be as small as possible! I'm really happy about the end result of a pregnancy, but not about the whole process. Does anyone feel this way or I'm am just really vain?

I was the same, mainly due to having recovered from a past eating disorder, and still feeling uncomfortable about an expanding tummy, even though there was good reason for it!

 

[Beth1231]

I wore my pre-pg jeans today with a form-fitting sweater and I felt FAT. I started with ten pounds extra which I wear well because I'm tall. But add 11 weeks (tomorrow) of baby growing and I'm really starting to feel super pudgy. My husband is being incredibly affectonate and loving and without him, I would probably feel much worse about myself.
I hated the first eight weeks. It's only just recently started to get so much better (I'm just tired now). I look forward to looking pregnant instead of just pudgy. My mom looked pudgy up until six months when she finally looked pregnant! I have a long way to wait.

 

[Redstiletto]

Yeah I am starting to feel real fat too. I hate not being able to do something about it too!

 

[BananaCake]

I'm concerned about showing too quickly because I'm not ready for everyone to know! Besides my spouse, I've only told one person

 

[jessesgirl]

The smaller you are, typically the sooner you show. Also if this isn't your first pregnancy, you show sooner as well. I was showing around 12 weeks with a little pooch. To the OP, I am 35 weeks and I still feel that way, I love the thought of having and holding and loving my baby boy...but I have not enjoyed what I have gone through to get him. It will all be worth it in the end, though. It is also worth it when you feel him move.

 

[Mrs.Sidhe]

I really haven't liked any of this current pregnancy. I've been terribly uncomfortable for most of it. Had morning sickness for a few weeks, then I was tired all the time. Had a couple of good weeks in the 2nd trimester, and then down hill again with being exhausted and achy..

and I started showing around 2 months..give or take.