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Girth and Weight?

imreddy posted:

Hello ladies! I was wondering about how far along you were when you started showing, even just a smidge and what is typical for women in your family? Also, how much have you gained so far?

I went to have a tummy check on Thursday and I had gained 5 pounds in two weeks!! I was appalled at that, because I know it was due to chowing down on candy and drinking a lot of soda...I've already worked on going back to my good diet. Tonight I've eaten a lot of rich foods and soda, but I think one day won't hurt too much, as long as I behave tomorrow. Anyway, that's my only weight gain so far (due to eating so healthy in comparison to how I used to eat).

I started showing at about 13 weeks and now I'm quite obviously pregnant. Women in my family usually don't show until 6-7 months or so.

3 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Girth and Weight?Hello ladies! I was wondering about how far along you were when you started showing, even just a smidge and what is typical for women in your family? Also, how much have you gained so far? I went to have a tummy check on Thursday and I had gained 5 pounds in two weeks!! I was appalled at that, because I know it was due to chowing down on candy and drinking a lot of soda...I've already worked on going back to my good diet. Tonight I've eaten a lot of rich foods and soda, but I think one day won't hurt too much, as long as I behave tomorrow. Anyway, that's my only weight gain so far (due to eating so healthy in comparison to how I used to eat). I started showing at about 13 weeks and now I'm quite obviously pregnant. Women in my family usually don't show until 6-7 months or so.

VioletBlossom responded:

I know this is an older post but to answer the question I started showing towards the end of my first trimester! I am now 37 weeks and my belly measures 51 inches!!! I've gained 47 lbs which is 7lbs over what was recommended by my Dr

Report This| Share this:Girth and Weight?I know this is an older post but to answer the question I started showing towards the end of my first trimester! I am now 37 weeks and my belly measures 51 inches!!! I've gained 47 lbs which is 7lbs over what was recommended by my Dr <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/frown.gif" align="top" border="0">

becksoto replied to VioletBlossom's response:

started showing around 11 or 12 weeks and with my last one i didnt start showing till around 5-6 months. i am 17 weeks with twins

Report This| Share this:Girth and Weight?started showing around 11 or 12 weeks and with my last one i didnt start showing till around 5-6 months. i am 17 weeks with twins

gigi7147 responded:

I am now 16 weeks along and have not gained any weight yet. My doctor is not too concerned, though, because the babies are right on target for growth and are perfectly healthy so far. Also, I still have some extra weight from my first pregnancy, so I don't need to gain quite as much this time. I'm still feeling nauseous off and on and most food is not appetizing to me, but I'm assuming that will end fairly soon and I'll start to put on the pounds.

I feel like I started showing a little bit by week 11 or 12, but it wasn't very noticeable to others. By week 13 I was in maternity clothes and now I have an obvious bump.

Report This| Share this:Girth and Weight?I am now 16 weeks along and have not gained any weight yet. My doctor is not too concerned, though, because the babies are right on target for growth and are perfectly healthy so far. Also, I still have some extra weight from my first pregnancy, so I don't need to gain quite as much this time. I'm still feeling nauseous off and on and most food is not appetizing to me, but I'm assuming that will end fairly soon and I'll start to put on the pounds. I feel like I started showing a little bit by week 11 or 12, but it wasn't very noticeable to others. By week 13 I was in maternity clothes and now I have an obvious bump.

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