Pregnancy question?

I am 13 weeks and have only gained about 5 lbs but was wondering why my stomach is so big I feel so fat and don't know what to do. I am not really showing it is more like I have alot of gas or something.

Answer:
It's easy to feel that way. Gas has a lot to do with it, and so does bloating. I figured out that when i was around that time in my pregnancy, even though the child inside of me was so small, my stomach felt huge to me. For me, i had to get used to the fact that i was pregnant and had never been pregnant before. Nor have i ever been a large figured woman. I noticed that my stomach only felt that way when i ate a large meal or drank a lot of water. As the weeks go by you'll notice that'll it will start to feel less and less larger even though the baby is growing at a very rapid rate.
that happened to me too. it didnt go away, my belly just started to get bigger after a few weeks, and actually started looking like i was pregnant, not like a gained a lotta weight.
wait it out, i dont know what else to say. it sucks, but it feels a lot better when you have a big, obvious baby bump
It could be a couple of things. Yes you do tend to be more gassy during pregnancy. Also, some people retain a lot more fluid than others. At this point, I wouldn't be overly concerned.
Check with the doctor. You may develop toxemia.
I'm confused. In one line you say your stomach is so big and you feel so fat, in the next you say you are not really showing yet. You either do or don't have a protruding stomach, make up your mind!
By 13 weeks you should not yet be showing, especially if this is your first child. It sounds as though you need to look carefully at your diet and see what you are eating that could be causing bloating. And just because you are pregnant doesn't mean you shouldnt still be exercising. Your system needs regular exercise to keep regular.
Your cervix is growing and the baby is growing. This is very normal. Please make sure you are eating about 300 more calories a day. Of course, your Dr will let you know if anything is different.
In a few more weeks, that 5lb could be 25lbs. Just enjoy it!!
Well i lost 10ibs. Im only 10wks and 4days and im showing. Im short though. I go for a ultrasound cuz im bigger than normal. Im hoping for twins. It may be your height. You just may be bloated though like you said. I had that allot. You can retain water or get gasy. or constipation.
i was the same way, i only gained 20 pounds through my whole pregnancy. if you are like me you will not really look pregnant until about 5 months. you'll just look fat. don't feel bad pregnant women are beautiful. and you will feel alot fatter before its over with so don't stress! if you are worried that you are gaining too much just watch your weight, it will be good for you and the baby. congratulations!

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