Hi all, I'm very nearly 11 weeks now and with the exception of the nausea on and off and usual tiredness I've been quite well.
My biggest worry at the moment is the size of my bump, it could easily pass for 4 or 5 months pregnant. Whilst I know I've eaten more to satisfy the nausea/hunger I have for the most part made sensible food choices (I hope).
As I had a scan at 8 weeks I'm pretty sure it's just one baby and my bloating seems to have calmed down.
I think the hardest part has been finding clothes to hide it at work, I've found several colleagues looking at my tummy so I'm convinced they know.
My first midwife appt is the 2nd Feb so I'm guessing my scan will be at least a few weeks by the time it's come through so no reassurance that all is well for a while yet.
Just indulging in a little bit of self pity π xxx
I know, what is it about women checking out other women's tummies?? As if we're not conscious enough about it even if not pregnant! I met some colleagues yesterday for the first time since letting people know my news and true to form I could see them checking out my bump. I had disguised it well though, they didn't actually comment on it but definitely saw their eyes move down!
The transition stage is so awkward, at least if it were summer you could wear something a little floaty on top. I have a couple of ideas which may make your bump appear smaller. A tailored blazer will draw the eye down and away from it and if you have a long scarf, it can also wear this to cover and disguise it. I have an oversized cardigan I wear with a belt to cinch it in at my narrow point and this also seems to work ok. Longer length cardigans would also draw the eye down and away from it and black is always a good colour for tops.
I'm finding the difficult thing now is that my regular clothes are too tight, as would going a size up but maternity wear is a bit too tenty right now. Aargh, it's a minefield.
You should have a scan before 14 weeks normally, so not too much longer hopefully! And you can also use the post Christmas excuse that you ate too much and finding it difficult to lose that weight.
Thanks for all the suggestions Tlove. My typical work wear is suits/dresses so it didn't take long before most of these didn't fit! Thankfully I had some elasticated trousers/skirt. The jacket as you suggested makes you look boxy so hides it well I just look enormous instead π!! People def stare at your bump when you're pregnant and I imagine it's double the curiosity when they're checking out a twins bump!!!!
I'll be so relieved when people know so fingers crossed my scan won't be too long xx