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5 weeks and already a big belly!??!

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IVF-je
Hi there,
I'm 5 weeks pregnant and it feels like I'm 5 months along...
My belly is so swollen that I can't wear normal pants anymore...
I feel so much going on in my belly one day, and then the next day I notice nothing... Pff.. I'll be glad when I can get my ultrasound at 7 weeks so I can at least feel a bit reassured.
Best, IVFje

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  1. Iza #2

    First of all, congratulations on your pregnancy! I had it just as badly with my second one. It's probably your intestines giving you a little belly right now, but still Pregnant is pregnant, right?

  2. IVF-je started this #3

    Hi Iza,
    Yeah, I read here that there are still women who experience this with their bowels... But yeah, being pregnant is being pregnant, right?
    Finally... After 4 years of trying and 2 IVF attempts, I feel like I’m finally having some luck... But still a bit scared... And I can’t help but think about it every day... Even though others tell me not to do that... But it’s really hard...

    Best, IVFje

  3. hartje #4

    Congratulations!! Maybe you're a bit further along in your pregnancy? Or like you said, holding onto more water.. Have a lovely pregnancy

    Love, heart

  4. IVF-je started this #5

    Hey sweetheart,

    Yes, as I can read, there are more women who have a bloated belly around 5-6 weeks..
    I can't say much more because I got pregnant with IVF...
    I'm also very gassy.. Are there any other women who have this??? I feel so bloated it's almost unbearable... Pff...
    But it won't be much that gets to me too much..
    I'm happy that I'm finally pregnant!!
    Xxx

  5. skullie #6

    It really does come from your intestines. I had this too, couldn't fit into my pants after 6 weeks.

  6. mama to be Guest #7

    I really do have a belly like I'm already 3 months pregnant, and I'm only 5 weeks.
    No idea what's causing it, I think it's my intestines combined with the hormones??

  7. Orchidea #8

    No worries at all, it's your intestines. It could easily be that in a few weeks you'll be back to square one and have a normal tummy again; that's when you'll start seeing the difference in belly growth. Right now, it's just too early for it to be the baby. Enjoy your pregnancy!

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