Fake baby bump
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Anonymous
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I'm developing this baby bump but had my period 2.5 weeks ago. It seemed like a normal period. I was super late that month and didn't get it until day 40 or so which is unusual for me. The doctor did a pregnancy blood test which came back normal. In other words I'm not pregnant. Could this be fibroids or perhaps a result of IVF I had a few months ago? I last had an ultrasound around 2.5 months ago. I've also been more tired and I've gained a little weight when my weight typically stays the same.
Additionally, I've had the normal ovulation signs this month and my cervical mucous makes me think I ovulated. No, I'm not temping. Any advice is welcome |
Anonymous
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Are you writing because you think there's some chance you ARE pregnant? We won't be able to tell you one way or the other.
If we assume you are not pregnant, and you have no other symptoms (eg pain, bleeding), I'd give it a few more weeks and then call your doctor for some tests. Blood, maybe an ultrasound. |
Anonymous
I'm writing for any ideas as to what this could be. Why would I be forming a slight baby bump halfway through my cycle? |
Anonymous
| Bloating is a side effect of progesterone which increases after ovulation... |
Anonymous
Ok. I'm not sure I ovulate regularly but think I did this cycle. Perhaps I'm just not used to the rise in progesterone. I've noticed sore boobs which I know is also a sign of rising progesterone. |
Anonymous
| One of my friend had fibroids and looked 4 months pregnant. I'm not sure what symptoms, if any, she had. She is thin so the "bump" may have been more apparent on her frame. |
Anonymous
I was wondering this. My mom had fibroids. |
Anonymous
| If you've gained some weight and are bloated that could explain it. Fibroids could also explain it. Even if you were pregnant you wouldn't have a bump this early anyway so it has to be bloating of some type. |