More pg questions! Ridiculous Bloating :(

**Marley&Me** · March 29th, 2013, 03:57 PM

I am 25 weeks and by the end of the day I am so bloated I look almost full term! I don't drink cows milk anymore since before I was pregnant because of this reason. My belly feels so tight and extremely uncomfortable. I eat small meals, don't drink fizzy drink, try stay away from gassy foods. Today i had special K for breakfast and a crumpet for lunch with a cup of tea. And it only happens after about 4pm, every night. I haven't eaten in 3 hours and it has all of a sudden popped. What is going on? Is this just normal? It's horrible

**Strawman** · March 29th, 2013, 06:39 PM

Sounds pretty normal to me! If I eat too much I look massive as well, however it doesn't sound like you're eating 'too much'..? In fact, a bowl of cereal and a crumpet until 4pm sounds like not much at all! Your digestive system has probably slowed down and food is moving through you slower leading to bloating, I wouldn't worry too much about it unless you've put on a lot more weight than is recommended.

**Arcadia** · March 29th, 2013, 06:42 PM

It's normal to look bigger as the day progresses. Are you sure it's bloating? Gravity makes your tummy muscles relax more throughout the day so by bed I was always loads bigger.

Your example diet sounds like not enough protein or veggies. Maybe swap the carbs for more protein?

**Eenee** · March 29th, 2013, 07:18 PM

Yeah normal to look bigger at the end of the day. But I'd be looking at eating more that's not very much, especially increasing protein intake like Arcadia said.

**Pholi** · March 29th, 2013, 10:55 PM

If it is hormonal bloating, protein is really good for it - and there's not a lot of fibre in what you'd eaten to help your digestive system, so more fruit and veg, too.

**Marley&Me** · March 30th, 2013, 08:04 AM

Thanks for your replies ladies

I hadn't eaten much yesterday because I was busy at work, but even then when it comes to the end of the day i just feel so full and heavy that I actually don't feel like eating at all. I will usually have cereal, home made soup or a salad and cheese roll, bit of chocolate, a snack when I get home like toast or youghurt and then dinner.
I will try more fibre and protein. Going food shopping today

**mummaof2** · April 9th, 2013, 05:42 PM

I have been having the same issue!! So very very uncomfortable!! I found a tablet called DeGas which is safe during PG and it does help with wind and bloating. I am also keeping a food diary to see if I can spot a trigger food for it.
Good luck and I'm right there with ya!