hiya, so this is my second pregnancy and I am already sooo bloated probably lots of gas yuck and my work trousers are already tight even though I lost some weight. I don't want to wear maternity trousers as they make you look more pregnant and I can't risk people guessing at work. What did you wear in the early days before 12-13 weeks? I need something stretchy but also smart looking. Dresses make me look even more pregnant so any ideas about trousers and makes?
4 weeks pregnany and bloated
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hi netty how many weeks were you pregnant when you told them? I am thinking of telling my manager as I am am getting sick a lot and will be taking time off for appointments. My manager is also very nice and I don't mind sharing it with him but noone else really.
ok, I am having a scan at 7 weeks but I still don't feel comfortable telling some of the people here as I know for a fact they talk behind people especially pregnant women (terrible I know). I am also going to have this genetic DNA testing for down syndrome at 11 weeks so I will try to wait till than, but my bump might say otherwise as it's sooo bloated already and I am sure they will start guessing soon
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i would just tell your boss or HR department, they are under a legal obligation to keep your information personal to you and disclosing your pregnancy also protects your employer using any ansence that is pregnnacy related against you for warnings etc
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I'm still wearing all my normal clothes as I'm barely showing at all but I'm just not buttoning my jeans now and wearing a top that's long enough to cover. Would that help? Unless it's late in the day when things are a bit more obvious, no one would guess. Also some clothes are just more flattering than others. I've found a few things I haven't worn in ages that may get a new lease of life over the next few weeks. Or could you just get some regular trousers a size bigger? I already wear very unflattering work uniforms but in a good way so I'm hoping to stay out of maternity ones for a while yet.
I also had to tell work early like as soon as I found out early because I needed a lot of adjustments even that early. With the adjustments, I couldn't get away with just telling my manager as it was just too obvious but it meant I was well supported by the rest of the team. I understand you not wanting to but it does make life so much easier for arranging appointments or if you need time off.
I also had to tell work early like as soon as I found out early because I needed a lot of adjustments even that early. With the adjustments, I couldn't get away with just telling my manager as it was just too obvious but it meant I was well supported by the rest of the team. I understand you not wanting to but it does make life so much easier for arranging appointments or if you need time off.
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The bloating will go away before you actually start looking pregnant. I looked 12 weeks pregnant at 4 weeks lol. The bloat went down a lot at 5 weeks(ish). Just wear what you want! No one will ask if you're pregnant, they'll probably assume you've just put on weight or had a big lunch. If it's really bothering you, layers, scarves, peplum shirts and a-line skirts all work well to hide a belly.
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I'm 20 weeks and still suffer with bloat making my belly grow through the day
Early on when jeans were uncomfy, I did like moomin and wore long top over unbuttoned jeans, but I did feel a bit silly. Also once I actually invested in maternity trousers, I wished I'd done it sooner. So much more comfy. If you wear long loose tops over, then people wont notice they're maternity ones. I still have people who are surprised that I'm pg unless I wear a tight fitting top.
Early on when jeans were uncomfy, I did like moomin and wore long top over unbuttoned jeans, but I did feel a bit silly. Also once I actually invested in maternity trousers, I wished I'd done it sooner. So much more comfy. If you wear long loose tops over, then people wont notice they're maternity ones. I still have people who are surprised that I'm pg unless I wear a tight fitting top.
