FTM.. how to deal with growing?

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Ive never been super skinny, always a little pudgy (about 117lb and  5'). Carry most of my weight in my tummy. I am 15 weeks and hate putting clothes on. I only feel more pudgy. I don't have a nice round belly (i know im still early and have a long ways to go). But i feel like I ate way too many donuts. How do you deal with this?? Hope once my bump comes in more i'll feel better... its a big struggle of mine right now. I just want to wear oversized everythings

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5'0 110 lbs here. I was the same like i was pudgy and then i hit 19 weeks and it was like my stomach popped out completely. You'll get there just keep telling yourself theres a baby in there. Lol

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I was the same! I’ve always been like 115lbs and have a little beer belly so I started with baby bloat and just looked fat lol now I feel like I’m huge at only 19weeks! Your belly will form soon!

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Thank you wonderful mommies! I was almost in tears this morning. I appreciate all your advice and knowing im not the only one 😊

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I went through this too. Just have to keep trying different clothes. Like everyday whatever feels most flattering that day. I felt weird for feeling so fat but when you’re used to thinking your stomach only looks normal flat, it’s hard.

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I faced similar emotions as you!  I’m 5 foot 4 and 125 lbs. small but always had a pudgy, soft belly- long since use to it. But after the 1st trimester, I was feeling extra squishy and my clothes were getting tighter but not enough for me to want to go shopping. My feelings definitely were hurt for a few weeks. I finally sucked it up and went shopping. If you’ve been the same size for a few years, be prepared to find it a emotionally taxing task every single time. Honestly, nothing really helps you prepare for the change. Eventually my belly started rounding out about 25 weeks and it felt more real- less like I ate big pasta dinner. I finally went and bought maternity jeans cause jeans have always made me feel cute. Those were the only purchase I’ve made, enjoyed and still enjoy! I’m 34 weeks now and I’m finally okay with how I look. There’s not much to help deal with everything in the beginning but you’ll make it through it!

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Well you look great for one and it’s totally normal to have this stage of pregnancy. I’m on baby number two and when I got pregnant I’d been working on losing some weight that I just never got off after having our first son. So at first I was oddly shaped which I did feel ehh about. However I wouldn’t let it get to you you’re growing a new little person your body is doing amazing and great things embrace it love it and don’t let anyone tell you or make you feel otherwise.

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You look gorgeous! And I think your bump is very clearly a bump and not 🍩!!

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Aww don’t worry! Everyone goes through that “too many cookies” stage lol. I hated it. You will just pop out soon, it did around 22/23 weeks. Then you will look actually pregnant :) don’t be too hard on yourself all the extra padding is to protect bubba! You don’t look chubby/fat in the slightest x

FTM.. how to deal with growing?

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