Body type/weight gain

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Registered: 08-28-2003
Body type/weight gain
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Sat, 08-30-2003 - 2:08am
I was 104 lbs last time i checked, and am 5'1". im guessing that since my frame is small, if im pregnant i would show earlier than a woman that is larger than me. Am i right?
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Registered: 08-10-2003
Sat, 08-30-2003 - 3:05am
Well...this subject is a broad one. LOL....Ok, being short and thin, yes you could show reasonably early. But there are many other factors, one is previous pregnancys will make you show early, I am assuming you havn't been before though....Multiple gestation, having twins or more will make you show early....Being in good shape, and having good muscle in your belly will make you show less soon, good muscle tone will hold the belly in longer. And really there is no early or late....everyone is different. Are you already pregnant and curious? Or just wonder what is to come? There is a neat page I came across, one of the biggest ones I have found with a "baby belly gallery" compared to some I have seen this one is quite extensive...here is the link if you want to tak a look.

http://pregnancy.about.com/library/belly/blbellyindex.htm

Enjoy!! I love pregnant belly's :-)

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Registered: 07-26-2003
Sat, 08-30-2003 - 9:00am
I don't think you will show sooner. I am 5'2" and 106, and was 106 before each of my pregnancies. I didn't show until 17wks with my first,and #'s 2&3 I didn't show til I was around 12 weeks. I think it has something to do with how good your stomach muscles are. Hope I helped!
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Registered: 08-25-2003
Sat, 08-30-2003 - 10:19am
I have two friends who are around your size and they didnt show till teh 5 months and one didnt ever have maternity clothes (lucky girl) but she had very defined ab muscles though...so it depends on that I guess