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2 Apr 2024

Belly Growth at Lightning Speed

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Belly Growth at Lightning Speed
Marveling at the Miracles: The Science Behind Belly Growth
Your expanding belly is a testament to the incredible changes happening within your body. Here's a glimpse into the science behind your belly growth:
  • Uterine Expansion: As your baby grows, your uterus expands to provide a cozy home. It starts off the size of a pear and ends up stretching to the size of a watermelon!
  • Muscle and Ligament Stretching: Your abdominal muscles and ligaments stretch to accommodate the growing baby. It's like a yoga class for your belly!
  • Amniotic Fluid Increase: The amniotic fluid surrounding your baby increases in volume, adding to the growth of your bump. It's like your little one is swimming in their own personal ocean!
Embracing the Changes: Confidence is Key!
With each passing day, your baby bump becomes more prominent, and it's time to celebrate your beautiful transformation. Here's how you can embrace the changes and feel confident in your growing belly:
  • Rock Your Style: Update your wardrobe with maternity clothes that accentuate your bump and make you feel fabulous. Flaunt your unique style, mama!
  • Capture the Moments: Document your belly growth with regular photos. It's an incredible journey, and you'll love looking back at these precious memories. Say cheese!
  • Practice Self-Love: Embrace self-care and body positivity. Your body is doing something extraordinary, and you are glowing with the beauty of motherhood. Love yourself, mama!
Growing Together: The Magic of Bonding
Your growing belly isn't just about physical changes—it's a symbol of the deep bond you share with your baby. Cherish this special connection and nurture it along the way:
  • Bonding Time: Take moments each day to connect with your baby. Talk, sing, or simply place your hands on your belly and feel the movements. The magic of bonding is unfolding!
  • Involve Your Partner: Encourage your partner to join in the joy of belly growth. Let them feel the kicks and share in the anticipation of meeting your little one. Together, you're creating a beautiful family!
Takeaways: Embrace Your Journey, Mama!
Your belly growth at lightning speed is a testament to the incredible journey of pregnancy. Here are the key takeaways to remember:
  • Your growing belly is a result of the amazing changes happening within your body.
  • Embrace your unique journey and feel confident in your beautiful baby bump.
  • Capture the moments, practice self-love, and celebrate the magic of bonding with your little one.
  • Embrace the joy, the wonder, and the excitement of this incredible journey. You're growing a tiny human, mama!
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Kasie
2 Sep 2023

Question. My MIL was looking at me, and she said I dropped some...been carrying high. I am noticed lightning pains today. I'm 28 weeks. He is moving but feels like rolling or his arm leg going accross my belly. Not really kicks. Est wt for him rn is 3lbs, I'm weighing 170lbs, started at 155lbs. I have gestational diabetes currently. 3rd pregnancy. Is anyone else going thru this or similar??

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Talya
My son is sitting super low and I feel way more than kicks. It’s definitely him rolling around and dragging his elbows and stuff across my stomach. It feels way weirder than just kicks. I’m also two days away from 30 weeks. But I started feeling like this at about 27 weeks. I totally feel what you are experiencing and I think it’s pretty normal. ☺️
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Kasie
it's just crazy how already I'm feeling this my last 2 pregnancies it was later on in third trimester when I felt the pains and rolling. Lol so wierd. I get that it's normal tho
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Bella
17 May 2023

i’m 34 weeks, i hve an almost 1 year old! but man lemme tell yu those lightning crotch & belly and pelvic pains, MF AND my legs, and killing me. i can’t barely even sleep at night. any recommendations too sooth these? i’m up moving around a lot so i figure i’m just making it worse on myself not giving myself a break.

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Katie
This is exactly what I’m going through but the pain is excruciating idk whether to go to the hospital or just suck it up, this is my first pregnancy and I’m 28 weeks but the only thing that tends to help for me is laying on my side and taking naps throughout the day
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Kyll
5 Jul 2022

I did some food shopping today, and it was the first time I realized how heavy my belly was. I was there for about an hour and my ankles were throbbing, a little bit of lightning crotch and back pain plus hot flashes. 🥲🥲

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Myeesha
Whew there right along with you. I can handle everything but the lightening crotch
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Stormy
Same. I ended up using the scooter. Stomach is HEAVY!!!!
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Becca
27 Jun 2022

Question does anybody else at 30 weeks have a lot of pelvic/ lower back pain and feels like your belly has dropped?? Cause same here and the lightning crotch is happening more now not to mention I have to change my underwear 3x throughout the day.. baby boy is not ready to come out he still has some baking to do😩💙

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kiki
I see your 31 weeks around that same time a few weeks ago I had that issue. My doctor told me that is called pelvic stretching and that baby is moving down into the pelvic area. She advised me to take Tylenol but I was sick of taking meds. Also I had bad tinkles all the time I laugh, cough, sneeze to hard I’ll tinkle. Now that I’m 35 weeks it has stop. I’ve been getting contractions more than ever.
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Lexi
Yes I so agree I’ve been going through the same thing
27 Mar 2024

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