Anonymous wrote:I had the same experience this time around. I was into my maternity jeans and pants by 7 or 8 weeks. My belly just popped and it was instantly uncomfortable to wear regular pants. My OB assured me it was totally normal. I'm now about 29 weeks and have gained 18 pounds, so I'm on target for about a 25 pound total weight gain. Don't worry, just be comfortable!

I'm like you. at 37 wks, i've gained 26 lbs. I broke out my maternity pants around 6 wks. Who cares if you're bloated or it's water weight. Just wear what's comfy.

I started unbuttoning my pants at 6 weeks, they were too tight to zip up. I think it's all the bloating and gas. Boy, was that a bitch!

my sister at 2 weeks had a belly! she's about 100 pounds and this is baby #3. She has the flattest abs ever, and suspected she was pregnant, altho wasn't sure b/c of her popping belly! We both laughed initially b/c we thought there's no way a belly can pop that quick - but it can!!!

Well, whether it's bloating or not, she still needs to wear the maternity clothes. It's not like telling her it's not the baby yet means her old jeans fit. How about a little solidarity around here?

OP - I'm only 11 weeks, and I gave up my regular clothes a few weeks ago. Got everything down from the attic and boy do I feel better! I'm not saying it's baby, but it's something, and I don't want to be uncomfortable all day.

Congrats on the pregnancy.

Probably just bloating. Your muscles are also probably stretched from #1. My mom was in maternity with my brother at 6 weeks.