people's clothes getting tighter - help??

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I'm 11 weeks. I admit I suffer from majour body issues and have eating disorders so I know I'm over thinking things and mind is playing tricks on me BUT when did everyone notice their clothes getting tighter around their tummy? I know it's going to happen as the baby is growing etc but I wondered if I'm just putting weight on (scales saying only a pound or two) and I need to do more exercise or if it's just normal for me to be having to go up a clothes size already?

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Oh btw maternity clothes are the best!! Get em sooner than later, I didn't wait and it was totally worth it for comfort

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Exercising is fine for health but not to be losing weight while pregnant. 
Everyone is different. I'm not gonna say when I started noticing weight gain because you don't need to compare yourself to anyone or me. Listen to your doctor. He/she will tell you if your weight is not good- whether it's gaining too fast or not gaining enough. Also, just because you gain weight doesn't mean it's fat. We get bloated, our blood volume significantly increases, your breast will most likely increase in size, and fluid retention might occur. Your uterus has a baby in it. There is fluid in there, too, and the uterus will expand as well.

I don't weigh myself. I go by how my clothes feel. Some ladies have to get maternity clothes early on. That is okay. We are all different. Your body is accommodating a growing fetus.

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Maybe this will help as well.

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My hips spread so wide I was out of my regular jeans at 8 weeks.

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I know how it feels. I'm really feeling the nausea and lack of energy this pregnancy. So much exercise has not been really a possibility for me. I also weigh more than I ever have, so I'm in the same boat of worrying about my clothes starting not to fit and gaining weight. 
Trust your doctor to talk to you about weight if it becomes an issue. 
While I haven't gained hardly any weight (a little over 11 weeks), my pants are tight and my doctor told me to wear maternity pants whenever I felt comfortable,  even though most of it is bloat.
It's hard not to worry, or have the changes in your body mess with your head. 
P.s. maternity pants are great, especially some of the liz Lange ones from target.

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I am 13weeks and I already bought some maternity clothes because my regular clothes were starting to get tight and uncomfortable. Everyone grows differently during pregnancy so try not to compare yourself to others and just listen to your Dr. They will let you know if you need to be concerned about weight.

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I started gaining weight around 22 weeks. But I've been working out for years, and continue to do so during my pregnancy. I'm almost 32 weeks and gained 12 lbs. everyone is different. You're creating a life and that is amazing. Just exercise and take care of yourself and your body will thank you after pregnancy! Just remember that pregnancy isn't an excuse to eat whatever you want. Healthy eating is essential! Good luck 😊

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You are going to get bigger. I was a size zero prior to getting pregnant and I'm around a size 3-5 now (though I don't dare to fit in jeans). I didn't start wearing larger clothes until around 25-30 weeks. I've gained the most weight in the last 5 weeks. I am still in a small in my yoga pants. I tried buying xs maternity pants and they sag on me. I can't win lol.

I have anxiety that causes me to eat very strangely. It's been a trip trying to gain the amount of weight they thought was healthy. I've stayed active. You get through it because there is something way more important than yourself.

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It's all bloat and minimal baby at that point! I would wear jeans comfortably in the morning, after I ate they wouldn't fit lol... I lost 90 pounds and totally get the fear of gaining weight, but just remember that it's bloat and you're growing a baby and totally normal! I'm 15 weeks and finally got my baby bump :)

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