This is an original post written by Rosanna. Thank you for listening to her story.
I was still young (24), slim (100lbs) and then I got pregnant.
At first I didn’t gain that much weight until my last 4 months when I gained a whole 63lbs. I gained most of it at the end. For the first few weeks after the birth of my son I looked like I was 5 months pregnant. My stomach has not gone down so much and now my son is 14 months old.
I get it every time I go out in public…
- Oh when are you due?
- When are you expecting?
- Oh you’re having another one so soon
- Blah blah blah
My stomach isn’t like most stomachs. It starts from right under my breasts and goes all the way down like an actual pregnant belly. It’s somewhat hard too (not squishy like a baby is in there).
Is anyone’s stomach like this or am I the only one? I have gotten blood tests and they can’t find anything yet. Does anyone know if its normal for my stomach to be like this?
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I was a slender girl as well. I was about 120 before I was pregnant and gained 96 pounds when I gave birth to my daughter. I couldn’t lose all the weight, but the top of my stomach is still very swollen. I now have a son who is 4months old and my stomach is still the same. The doctors said after having both children that it’s just bad luck–i could never lose it and a tummy tuck wouldn’t help. I look at other women who are over weight and the tops of their stomachs doesn’t look like mine. I’m concerned because if I push on it, it hurts. I’m afraid there might be a problem that is getting over looked.
My daughter is 10 months old, and I have the same problem. I have always been a solid body type, and my heaviest weight never went past 180lbs. But I never had a belly, just junk in the truck and thick thighs. Now I still look full term; belly starting right from under my breast just the same as you.
I have terrible heart burn and am always feeling full. My doctor continues to insist I need to exercise more – but I also feel there is an underlying problem.
Good luck to you!