I'm not in health care, but I have been trying to figure out weight gain in my daughter, so I've learned a bit along the way. If you did see a doctor, and you're not pregnant, you need to go back and find out what the actual problem could be. Women become pregnant under varied circumstances, not all of them planned or positive, so even the go-to congratulatory comments are not always appropriate. But I have a huge problem, my stomach is so big and hard (people think Im pregnant because im too skinny) my last menstrual period as far as i can remember is July 2016. I’m not a very religious person but I know for sure there’s something in the universe looking over us. - posted in Anorexia Discussions: This cant be normal. Im worrying myself sick that im pregnant, when im 100% sure i havnt had sex. Why are you not getting pregnant? I have a similar situation and I found out I have uterine fibroid and uterine cyst. When you see something that’s not really there, it can be scary, but there’s usually a clear reason for it. But I have a huge problem,...". I'm not saying that we should all be nudists or anything, especially because I too have this fear of others seeing me naked. Just when I thought the exchange was over, the woman continued: “Oh, O.K. I do have one child, but she’s school aged and I know I’m not pregnant. I have had big stomach etc. I’m quite slim so when I’m having an episode my stomach protrudes and I know I look about four months pregnant. We speak from experience, love and concern. I just don't understand why we feel this way. It’s possible that a person who appears to be pregnant may have an unwelcome medical condition that she doesn’t wish to discuss. The doctor I saw was not helpful and … What did s/he say? I’ve been worried lately because my belly looked like I’m 4 or 5 months pregnant. I put on 40 lbs. Page 1 of 2 - I eat 400 calories and look pregnant. A few weeks later, I attended a clothing swap and got rid of three comfortable cotton empire-waist dresses. I’m ready to kick this things ass and hopefully never look back! Before the age of the home internet I was very active even after having my 3 children and kept my back and posture in good shape with stretching and working out. I also bleed a lot. I’ve always been really slim and slender, no more than about 117 lbs. I have cramps, tender breasts, sore back, diarrhea, bloated. Do you have any pain? I have been with my fiancé for almost 2 years now, and for about the past 10 months we have been trying to conceive. This is obviously concerning and I can sense how worried you are. The ugly strech marks you pointed can be due to an excessive abdominal fat. A woman may not realize that though she is actively trying for a baby, she is in that in-between phase of it being too early to find out she is pregnant, and too soon for the results to show on a pregnancy test. Fatigue. I have pain most days and have severe cramps and vaginal muscle cramps/contractions during my period. Pregnancy holds a special place in the culture: There are few other circumstances in which someone could glance at a stranger’s body, make assumptions and feel entitled to touch her or offer unsolicited advice. I was just posting a thought provoking question and post, to see what everyone thought about the pregnant doll (young or not), and if she was young – their thoughts. As for your friends…it’s common practice to wait until week 12, when the risk of miscarriage dips dramatically. Any thoughts? But really, a woman of your size shouldn’t be wearing those high-waisted dresses. Fascination with pregnancy and pregnant women’s bodies is not surprising. (Admittedly, that particular style of dress, which cascades down from the fitted bust and helps to disguise protruding stomachs, is a favorite of maternity clothing designers. Very rapidly. Regards. By all means, make accommodations for anyone — including pregnant people, the elderly or someone on crutches — who may look as if they could use a break. I know I am not pregnant, I have gotten my period since my little pouch showed up. I'm Not Pregnant. A simple “How are you feeling?” is a neutral option. I’m not complaining, but stating that IF this doll is younger than Barbie, it’s not quite appropriate for her to be pregnant. I hope my answer will work. I eat healthy,take multivitamins and drink water and no sodas or fruit drinks just fruits and veggies. I have always been small 140 to 150 lbs. Every bump this bus goes over can jostle and hurt your unborn baby.”, I was not, nor have I ever been, pregnant. You definitely need to see a doctor regarding these symptoms. Yet an hour later I look like this...and before I ate my stomach was flat. I look like I am 5 months prego. If you can’t see an OB what about your family doctor? It's an ongoing joke around here that I'm pregnant. There isn’t enough pregnancy … It's Just My Belly As we continue to integrate in a world that so often tells us how to feel, how to look, and has a very precise definition of beauty, it is so important for each one of us to check in and see if we agree with these standards. I have a tennis ball cyst on my left ovary and I can fell it when I tough my belly. It is absolutely possible to show concern for a pregnant person while still being respectful and not insulting. But its really worrying me, and my friend asked me a few months ago if i was pregnant? I do have a little trouble breathing. I have been exersising and stopped eating a lot of the junk food that I used to. Again, even the appearance of pregnancy is enough for many people to think that a woman’s tummy is (literally) up for grabs. I feel like I’m doing it all wrong even tho I’m not I try and do everything right. Liked by Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor, Teresa, Volunteer Mentor, foreverhaefish, version 3.3.6.2.3.2Page loaded in 0.728 seconds, "Hello!! I had my period on 1/3/10 and then 1/13/10 I started bleeding again but it was very light pink and comes off and on til present. Identical and would really like an answer to this. I knew something was wrong and it wasn’t something that the next OTC medication was going to fix. I have a tennis ball cyst on my left ovary and I can fell it when I tough my belly. When you say you were tested, did you go to the doctor, or was it a home test? But if I just let my stomach relax, it seriously looks like I'm pregnant (I'm not). Keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. My figure doesn't really look bad... but mostly b/c I've learned to hold my stomach in pretty well. I did 2 hpt, both negative, and a blood test, also negative. My stomach is always round and bloated ,as if i am pregnant. If you're eating the recommended calories during pregnancy and you're not gaining weight fast enough, you need to eat more. Ive noticed my tummy sticking out a little bit and it dosnt look in proportion to the rest of my body. I know most people have flatter stomachs even those who don’t eat as well as me. Ps: i usually last a day without drinking water. I use warn castor oil pack on my belly, which helped to reduce the cyst . Anyways I can give you certain information about the uterine fibroid. The only way to be sure is to have an adominal ultrasound. A pregnancy test may be negative if: You tested too early. to all in september i started noticing my stomach starting to...", "Hi, I am still a teenager. even though i know its completley impossible. I have been having problems with my stomach for quite a while now. Also I'm going to the restroom about 4 times an hour. If you have amenorrhea and you have had unprotected sex, or have been trying to get pregnant then you first need to find out if you are pregnant. Your doctor or a nutritionist can help create a meal plan for you. Hello @foreverhaefish. Even, in my case, when a woman is not actually pregnant. But like, telling a very obviously 8month along pregnant woman that she doesn't look pregnant is not a compliment in any way lol. It sounds obvious, but it's worth repeating. I almost felt obligated to tell the woman who took them that they’re not only great in the summer heat, but they may also result in comments from strangers on public transit concerned with a hypothetical fetus. However, she could still be pregnant and just not showing the symptoms due to … This stranger felt as if he were responsible for the well-being of my nonexistent fetus and took it upon himself to scold me in front of the rest of the bus, providing unsolicited and inaccurate advice. It is actually a new phenomenon. Talk with your parents or another trusted adult about your health problems so that you get some medical attention. Yes, you can have ovarian cysts that are so big they make you look pregnant. It's almost hypnotic. It looks like you’re trying to trick people into thinking you’re pregnant.”. Omg I have Exacly the same symptoms I look 2-3 months pregnant and I've had this for a few years now and it's gradually getting bigger . This happened to me recently while riding a bus in the Bronx. The earliest method of diagnosing a pregnancy is with a pregnancy test, either in your urine or blood. Answer (1 of 15): I'm not sure! A big belly from fluid trapped like in one post is often from liver problem and can be very serious. But that is beside the point.). In those few pregnant weeks, tits swollen and stomach queasy, my first impulse was to tell everyone what had been taking over my brain. And its got me freaked out. But if someone declines the offer to take your seat on the bus, move on and let it go. During the first trimester of pregnancy, fatigue is a common side effect due to the body's … Tried pregnancy test so many times but it is negative. I shook my head, indicating that I was getting off soon. Follow-up comments are unnecessary. I’m not on hormones. Once it is discovered that we are not, in fact, pregnant, it does not necessarily stop people from telling us what to do or how to dress. At Mayo Connect we care. CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE, Hi @Steph38 If anyone has anything similar or knows anything,i would really appreciate the feedback. My period is 12 days late. As a bioethicist specializing in reproduction and sexual health, I spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about various aspects of pregnancy, including trying to figure out why this attitude toward pregnant women is so prevalent. have them do a blood test also, i suffered 23 years with that, to find my level were high and i have zollinger-ellison sydrome,,after sug i lost my big round belly and lost excessive wt cause my tuma’s…. edited 26 days ago. But i eat 2-3 apples per day. Still nothing. Unfortunately, I'm not a doctor. Since being bloated is so common in women, it’s hard to diagnose it. In Europe, they used to be very open-minded about nudity and sexuality, but in … I’m going through menopause. Usually I only look 5 months pregnant, but when I got in the apartment, my roomie's jaw just dropped. I'm 18 and I've had no kids I can't wear clothes I want ,I can't wear tight clothing or any dresses coz I look pregnant and I feel so uncountable. I dont think a uterine fibroid can be as big as to cause abdomen to be like a pregnant form. I’m so happy to know there is a name for this. How can I loose some weight. I'm learning to love my body in ALL its forms—not just when it looks lean and toned, because I know I don't look like that all day. Once during a crowded subway ride, an elderly woman looked at me knowingly and said: “Here you go, honey. You sit down right here,” gesturing toward my belly. Unfortunately it is impossible to provide a specific diagnosis through this forum, but if you’d like to book an appointment at Mayo Clinic here’s how http://www.mayoclinic.org/appointments. to all in september i started noticing my stomach starting to swell up people thought i was pregnant my boyfriend even thinks i’m pregnant i went to the hospital to find out if i was pregnant which im not i just feel like something is wrong i keep having to pass gas and at times my stomach hurts i had a menstrual on october23 for 3 days but my menstrual looked different to me it was very very light and the color looked to dark then i had another menstrual on november 6th.which was very very heavy and i had the mentrual for more than 5 days i’m scared because i never experienced a mentrual cycle like that i need help in 2004 after my son was born i had a tubal ligation surgery i had my tubes burned and clipped i do not know if i’m pregnant in my tube or not my pregnancy results came back negative so what can be the problem i just know my stomach has never been swollen before until september up until now people still ask me all the time if im pregnant and i’m embarrassed and scared PLEASE!! 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