When is it ok to have a bump?

Question

So background.  In my past I've struggled with body image and minor eating disorder things. I'm pretty hypersensitive to the size and shape of my body.  I'm 9w 5d pregnant today, and I'm starting to notice that I'm bigger.  My mom told me she didn't show at all during her first pregnancy until she was like 4 months in.  So I'm wondering if I'm weird and showing early, or if I'm just getting fat.

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Just remember your body will grow as it needs to in order to accommodate your little one! No two bodies will be the same- every single one is beautiful!

Wishing you a happy, healthy pregnancy :)

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It's different for everyone. There will be bloating and whatnot as well. Just continue to eat healthy and be excited about your pregnancy. I've been battling bulimia for years, and for the first time I feel a reprieve. You're not getting fat, you're making a life. Focus on keeping your baby healthy, and make that what's important. I know it's easier said than done. You're not getting fat, you're beautiful and you're creating a beautiful little person inside you. Eat the healthy food that benefits you and your baby. Don't worry about anything else. ❤️ Just tell your doubts to screw off. 😘

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With my first the bump showed up about 18 weeks, but I had an equally impressive bump at 10 weeks from bloating. Gawd. The bloating was so bad.

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I was bloated at 8 weeks and around 10 weeks I started to notice my belly rounding out. At 14 weeks I was rounded out and other people were starting to notice my belly

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Let me first say I know exactly how you feel as I struggled with an eating disorder for 12 years and I'm currently in recovery for 2 years! Around 8-9 weeks with my first and second I had the dreaded pregnancy bloat, that went away around 12-14 weeks and a bump was noticeable within 4 weeks!

When is it ok to have a bump?

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