Bloated Stomach at 4 weeks? I'm huge! How on earth can I hide this?!

[Vixibell]

Hi folks,

So, I only had confirmation this morning that I'm pregnant after the blood test, and it's estimated that I'm at approx 4 weeks. I have a dating scan in a fortnight, so will find out more then.

In the mean time, for the last few weeks my stomach has been really bloated, and it's getting worse. It's massive! Is this normal? I have NO IDEA how on earth I'm going to hide this from people! It also grumbles massively. Not like I'm hungry, more like a growl, and it's constantly gurgling.

On another note, I'm suffering from a really poor appetite. I just don't want to eat at all, and when I do, it makes me feel really nauseous. I understand this is pretty normal, but I'm worried about not getting enough nutrients. Can anyone offer any advice?

Thank you!

[Rose_19]

Congratulations Vixibell

Sounds normal to me, I was feeling like that around that time (especially the bloating) and I am now 30 weeks

[Sagres]

Congratulations again!

The bloating does ease! Well it did for me both times, started out bad then got better and less obvious for a time before the baby part made itself known! It tend to be worse at night, I'm not sure there is much you can do to hide it. When it is early days and people don't know your news they are generally too polite or unsure to call you out on a bit of bloating because it could just be a big pasta lunch LOL!

[Vixibell]

Thanks guys - needed the reassurance!

As for people being polite and not calling me out on the bloating - I'm afraid that's not gonna happen for me! My friends know we've been trying for a fair while and every time I get a bit unwell I'm asked if I'm pregnant! I'm expecting cheeky comments... and I'm RUBBISH at lying! Seeing some friends tomorrow, so will see if I can keep it hidden! Wish I could just wear my trackkie pants and no bra... sooooooo comfy! LOL