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Tummy does not seem like 12 week preg

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I am almost near 12 week and my bump is not showing as sometimes it’s bit showing but mostly it’s v flat and now I am bit worried although 10 week scan was fine and I will be going for 12 week scan after few days but before these few days passed I will be thinking like hell, where is my baby bump ☹️😢

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KiboXX

12 weeks is still early for a bump so try not to worry! Everyone shows at different times but I only have an obviously pregnant bump now that I’m 20 weeks xx

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shia001 in reply toKiboXX

Thanks Kibo as I am always standing infront of mirror and staring my tummy as it does not show so I am always worried so that’s v soothing to hear that your baby bump was not visible either at that stage where I am now, May God almighty fulfill our dreams Ameen

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KiboXX in reply toshia001

No problem 😊 I started to get a small bump, that I could notice in the mirror around 14 weeks so hopefully soon for you xx

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shia001 in reply toKiboXX

Yes hopefully 😊 xxx

I only started getting a small bump at 17 weeks then popped out at 24 weeks x

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Muppetgirl

I didn't show at all until about 20 weeks. The lack of signs does make you a bit paranoid though. Keep calm and enjoy the 12 week scan.

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Luce123456

Hiya. I'm currently 18 weeks and didnt show until 14 weeks and I can still fit in my Jean's. Everybody's bump is different. Some people carry high, some low some to the back. At 12 weeks the baby is only jusy beginning to rise from the pubic cavity. Most people who have a bump I would say it's from wind and water retention. Even at this stage my bump is mostly made from my insides being pushed up to make room for the baby. I hope this helps settle your nerves and panic less 😊

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Jorab

I only really noticed a bump at about 4mths & some people didn't realise I was pregnant at 6mths a few years ago. Everyone is different. It was strange going to clinic appointments & seeing how bumps are all so different.

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Chowlady14

I didn’t show with my daughter until 6 months, this is when I told work. With my son I looked noticeably pregnant from at least 8 wks but now pregnant again and almost 10 wks & don’t look pregnant at all. So every pregnancy is different. I’m worrying because that’s what I do best but scan 10 days ago showed everything fine. Especially if it’s your first pregnancy I wouldn’t worry xxx

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Sunshine92

I’m currently 13 weeks and have had a bit of a belly since around 10 week. My friend who is 18 weeks pregnant has only JUST started showing this week. We’re both slim size 8s.

Everyone is different, please dont put pressure on yourself.

I saw Rochelle Hume’s post her bump pic at 18/19 weeks yesterday and it made me feel like a whale 🙁 so much pressure these days to have a bump, not have a bump etc. It will come, just wait ☺️ xx

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Alisha79

Hey,it’s normal for ur belly not to show at this time. A lot of ppl don’t show until after 16 weeks. I had twins and my belly didn’t start showing until 16 weeks :) and even at that time many ppl couldn’t tell if I’m pregnant :)

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Pinkpaw2

I’m also nearly 12 weeks and I am not showing yet my 12 week scan is on Wednesday I prob won’t show till last trimester as I already had a podgy belly before I got pregnant x

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Jm82

Hi, impossible to do but try not to worry, I'm 20 weeks on Monday and only have a small bump and am still in my regular jeans. Everyone is different and I think we don't see it as much as other people around us.

I'm now worrying I can't feel any/much movement yet - always something to worry about!!

Good luck xx

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Newton2018

I didn’t really have any bump until about 14 weeks and even now at 17 weeks mine is small and I don’t really look pregnant, just like I’ve had a few too many donuts lol, but all has been fine with my scans. Try not to worry, especially if it’s your first as sometimes takes a while for you to really start to show :) x

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Rella22

Hi Shia,

I'm also 12 weeks and no bump either. Hubby keeps asking when it's gonna show on a weekly basis.

I told my manager and she was confused (we share an office and change into our uniform in the office), wondered where the supposed pregnancy was contained.

I'm excited to see a bump too!

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CC2018

If this is your first you'll take much longer to show. I didn't show with my 1st daughter until I was about 6 months gone and most people didn't notice I was pregnant until 7 months. I'm expecting my 2nd now and this one began showing about 4 months. It'll come and believe me you'll wake up one morning and suddenly feel huge! Best wishes in your pregnanacy xx

I didn’t look pregnant until at least 26 weeks.

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Lilac12

i am almost 25 weeks pregnant and i've only just started looking pregnant. Until 20 weeks i had no bump, and then gradually it started coming out. I wouldn't worry xx

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