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When will I start to show?

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Hi I'm 6 weeks pregnant and know it's not yet but any idea when is normal to start showing or when other people have from your experience?

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Kaleidoscope

It varies for everyone. Not the answer you want to hear I suppose. I didn't show noticeably until coming up for week 20, prior to that I just looked barely bloated, then before week 25 there was no mistaking the pregnancy! Enjoy the process and good luck! xxx

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Megzey

Around 20 weeks with my first & 16 weeks with my second. Enjoy your pregnancy your bump will be here sooner than you know it.:-)

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Peanut1

Oh dear after reading the replies I'm now worried I will be massive during pregnancy. I've not put weight on anywhere else and have even had less of an appetite during pregnancy, but I'm now approaching 13 weeks and I already am starting to show, a neat little bump. I read about it and Your uterus moves upwards around week 11/12 and it is not uncommon for your belly to start protruding when this happens, but everyone is different

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sa4ahlh

Everyone is different - just because you're showing early doesn't mean you'll keep growing at that rate or that you'll be particularly big. I didn't really show until around 19/20 weeks (was just felt a bit bloated before than) then within a week or two i really popped out. Now at 23 weeks I feel massive but don't think am really! Also depends if it's your 1st. Think it takes longer for the first to show as your tummy muscles are stronger and haven't been stretched by a previous pregnancy, it will also depend on your build.xx

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Louise87 in reply to sa4ahlh

Thanks at only 6-7 weeks I do look bigger but think I'm just bloated it is my first so all new to this xx

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sa4ahlh

You will probably be bloated for a while then you'll find your tummy might shrink a bit before the little bump pops out. It's amazing though - I love my bump and now i can feel proper little kicks and wriggles :-) x

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Louise87

Ow that's amazing I can't wait so xited! X

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DrFluffy

I'm 16 weeks and no sign of a bump yet!

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