That never used to be there.....

[english rose]

Yesterday I noticed that at just 9 weeks I have suddenly developed 'love handles'! And though I know I don't have a bump, my belly is definitely rounder (wind/podge!).

How can this be?!!! I have been feeling sick for 3 weeks, and am struggling to eat my meals - I eat tiny bits continuously to keep the sickness at bay, but don't eat more than usual overall......so how can I be getting podgier?!!

Anyone else getting 'thicker' way before they feel ready to! (Ha ha!) I don't mind getting big, but I'd like to wait until I feel it's justified (i.e. about 6-7 months pregnant!)

xxxxx

P.S. I'm normally a size 10-12 if this helps.

 

[JensBump]

Sorry can't offer any explanantion - cause I am in totally the same boat LOL - was 10/12 before and now I cannot even put my jeans on - some of it is because I don't like anything tight around my middle as well

 

[english rose]

Well at least I'm not alone....I always knew I was going to be the sort of person who got pregnant 'everywhere', but I was just hoping it would take a little longer! Ha ha!

 

[Lewa]

Well, your bodies hormones really want to make you bigger, so it'll take any energy it can and store it as fat as far as I understand. Also it could be your body is holding on to a lot of water, which pretty much feels and looks like fat.. and that has nothing to do with what you eat!

I've always heard that the end of first trimester/beginning of 2nd is basically the worst because that's when you are putting on weight (Not only on the belly!) and getting a bump too small to look like a bump... It's just a phase we have to go through I think!

I'm 7 weeks and I've gained weight already too, despite being sick up to several times a day for the past week..

 

[Dollie]

im glad this isnt just me! Ive been like it frm 7 weeks too. I havent got a bump as such but a definate round podge that sticks out, eek! I wouldnt mind getting a bump but just feel fat! Lol. Those who know im pregnant see it as bump but to joe public im sure i dont! xx

 

[Pickledonions]

yes im fat......its annoying me i dont mind bump but fat...........................

 

[Mrs.D]

hi guys my name is Rebecca I was recently married and just found out I am already expecting.. i am in my 5th week.. this is my very first baby so i need plenty of advise lol... i am already craving things and my body temp used to be hot all the time now I AM FREEZING!!! BURRRRR it that normal? lol

 

[Nic36]

I too am feeling (and looking) much fatter around the waist and belly than I would like to... but the strange thing is I've actually LOST 3 lbs in the last 6 weeks since finding out I was pregnant. It doesn't make sense. I am probably eating slightly less than before I was pregnant, but am eating only junk food as I can't stomach all the healthy stuff I used to eat! I keep thinking maybe I am craving fatty foods 'cos my body could do with putting on a lb or two, but I am getting fat without actually putting the weight on... weird!

 

[nikki87]

Dont worry girls, i was feeling exactly the same!! got bigger before 12 weeks and i swear i looked like just a blob!! i didnt even look pregnant but luckily now i think ive stopped getting that big but defiantely more looking like a baby bump at front rather than fat all round!! But trust me it does get better!! apart from the fact i really need a new wardrobe - but hey thats what us girls do best
xxx

 

[mustard]

I've just weighed myself and I've already put on 6 pounds. How the **** did that happen??

 

[wiganlass2010]

I've just weighed myself and I've already put on 6 pounds. How the **** did that happen??

I'm not even going near my scales, I just don't wanna know lol

 

[Mummy_Mel]

Hiya

Well I was a size 8 before I got pregnant, and by 8 weeks my belly popped out! I have been keeping track of my weight and because I have had quite bad diarrhea (sorry to share) I have actually lost half a stone in the pregnancy so far, yet my belly has grown! I'm having to wear baggy tops and my sisters jeans and I'm only 12 weeks now!!!

Mel x