Just so you know: Whether you think it's rude or not to say that she is big, if you aren't saying that she looks beautiful, just don't say anything. If you have actually been pregnant, you should know that people get pretty sensitive when they are pregnant. Or at least i'm emotional, and i would probably cry about some of the judgmental responses if I sent my picture in here. I think she DOES look great.
posted 19th Jul
b_win_89 wrote: that is a beautiful baby bump im 13 weeks and i couldnt be happier!
I've notice alot of ppl on this site are very negative!!!!!!!! this is supposed to be happy occasion!!!! Not saying all of u down below but just a few were. If you have to say no offence or not trying to be mean, maybe you should keep your mouth shut cuz obviously you were trying to be mean!
im 13 weeks and 5 days and im big too not that big but im big i dont even fit in my pants anymore it doesnt matter if everyone else is small at 13 weeks its no one elses business lol and everyone is dif. and babies r dif. you look great girl!
posted 5th Jun '08
Michele B. wrote: I am as big if not bigger than Lacy and this is only my first. I started out at 5'5 145 very athletic and now at 16 weeks 159lbs. All of it is in my belly. I wish I knew how to post my picture. I asked my Dr and he said I am perfectly healthy too. However, all the comments I get are hard to handle because I keep thinking I am so diffrent. I have no idea what to compare myself too? Anyway I think Lacy looks all belly and beautiful. There really is not medical answer on why some of us show so early - if so fill me in. Id love to know.
I think she is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! My rule of thumnb is that if I have to start a sentence with "I don't mean to be rude..." "Don't take offense..." Don't get mad..." or anything like that, I am best to keep it to myself. These picture posts are about celebrating beauty, so make comments in the positive direction..."It's good to see such diversity in belly size at this stage of pregnancy." We live in a country that almost applauds disordered eating (on the anorectic end), let's not perpetuate that here. We do not want to send anyone into a self-conscious tailspin during such a beautiful period.
I don't think people are being rude or insulting when they comment on the size of her belly, it's just curiosity.
But still, I wish my belly was like that! Then people would stop saying I'm gaining lots of weight behind my back and actually KNOW I am pregnant.
You look amazing :)
posted 13th Dec '07
mahea wrote: We all do carry differently. No mother carries the same. Some show a bit, alot, or not at all. It all depends on your body style. You don't have to be overweight to show a good amount. Some mothers are "average" weight, and they have belly's that are buldged out looking round like a ball. Then you look at their ultra sound picture, and the baby is the size it should be. It's just how you carry it. Some women have more water retention (bloating), some don't. It all depends. By now all you ladies should be showing, if not don't be concern because some of you will only start showing on your 5-6th month. My point is, don't judge a person An ultra sound that is done, definately shows how far a long you are. It may not be accurate on the specific date you will give birth, but accurate enough to tell you what month you are in. Enjoy these women, and how wonderful that they took the time to share their pregnancy bumps with us. This is not a time to be critics to other mothers. This is the time to celebrate motherhood, and how different all of us show during our pregnancy.
"Just because you are not showing or showing little, does not mean that all mothers will show the same"
Think about it ladies before making insulting comments about these beautiful moms to be. I don't care how much kids you popped, take into consideration your body is different from others!
With that note, congratulations to all you moms. I wish you all a happy, and healthy pregnancy.
posted 3rd Dec '07
letty1980 wrote: i wish i had that beautiful belly !!! i love it!!! iam 13 wks and i let telL u for all that r saying that is too big, that is not! every single woman develop differently, quit talking about that and say congrats! that is what all wanna to hear!
Sorry to say but I'm not sure there really is an "average" for belly bumps. Everyone's different.
posted 10th Aug '07
Cindy wrote: Some of the women on here are so catty. If we all know that we are different and are growing differently, why are people so offended when we notice and state those differences? And the ones that are claiming the others are rude are the rudest in the bunch. It's really sad. Lacey, you look good and healthy and most of these women really don't mean any offense when they say you are big-bellied at 13 weeks. I'm sure you are intelligent enough to see that. Good luck and best wishes to you.
that is a big belly for 13 wks! not that she's fat or something is wrong with it being big. just plain and simple, she's got a big baby bump!
posted 8th Jun '07
Riva wrote: you know what.. i am 13 weeks and on my second pregnancy.. i wasnt as big as you but i def had a belly going on.. i couldnt wait to get my rounded belly.. and even now with a little left over from my daughter id rather it round than the way it is.. you are beautifl.. treasure your belly.. because even tho it feels like 9 months will take forever.. if youre anything like i was you will miss it terrible when its gone!!
posted 23rd May '07
sheena wrote: I think she looks wonderful im only 11 weeks and have a rather large belly. lacey i think you tummy is gorgeous, flaunt it, love it, show it off because your never gonna be at this stage of your pregnancy with this baby again. I don't think anyone was really rude but i can see how some people would think that. I myself have long legs but a very small upper body, between the top of my hips and bottom of my ribs is barely 2 inches if that and I show fast too. congratulations everyone and lacey beautiful belly!!!!
posted 23rd Mar '07
Kayla wrote: I feel like women arent being rude by saying her belly is big. I say this because they are not saying she's fat ladies, they are just saying she is big for the amount of weeks she is compared to others, which is normal. I myself am 13 weeks and i have a belly so big that even my family is telling me to slow down. I take no offense. And I know I am eating alot and not the healthy food, just seefood, whatever i see. If they wanted us to keep comments to ourselves, they wouldnt have put a spot for us to drop one. Freedom of speech. U look good honey, so dont worry if youre gaining the weight fast, just as i am. I think i've gained over 10 lbs already. Just congrats youve made it safely, almost, past ur first trimester. And besides, every lady whose smart enough should see and know that you werent "big" before you started showing. That is all belly, or should i say "baby". Good Luck! oh and i will try to post a pic soon.
posted 21st Mar '07
katjoneli wrote: She looks great, She must've posted her picture on the week. I am 13 weeks and I am not showing yet and this is my second. Regardless if she's big or small all Pregnant women are sexy. Just look at the picture. ALOHA.
posted 21st Mar '07
Sarah wrote: I think she looks about as big as me and I'm 13 weeks... and I know exactly what day I got pregnant because it was about the only day in a 3 month dry spell that I could have! Some people carry it differant, up high, down low, around the sides. What matters is her her and the babies health and happiness!
posted 20th Mar '07
Daisy wrote: I am 13 weeks pregnant and have a big bump already. I did with my little girl, now 4 but that is just the way some people carry. I am a size 8 with very little hips so my tummy pops out very quickly. I also suffered "are you sure its not twins" all through my first pregnancy and by the end felt quite miserable due to all the "you are huge" comments - you wouldn't dream of saying it to someone who is simply overweight so why is it ok when you are pregnant? We are not fat, just growing a baby! I would also say that within 3 weeks I was back in my size 8 jeans so it really was all baby!
posted 15th Mar '07
gabriela c wrote: well atleast shes showing i'm 13 weeks and i have nothing
posted 14th Mar '07
KimberlyWT wrote: I think that is a perfectly round belly! I remember with my first one my stomach was that pregnant! Everyone asked me if I was have twins or more! I wish Lacey W. would update us!!!!!!! I don't think anyone has said anything rude. I think its a compliment to be big (hello doesn't everyone want a big healthy baby)
posted 10th Mar '07
Jen wrote: It's not by any means rude or mean to say she's big for 13 weeks - it's a fact that she is! What's the big deal about saying that? Some people are big, some are small, just like some people are blonde and others are brunette. Have we all been so brainwashed by Cosmo that the word "big" automatically means something negative? Get a grip!
posted 7th Mar '07
stacy wrote: that is not 13 weeks....
she looks great though.
posted 4th Mar '07
Caroline wrote: Is she big? Maybe, maybe not. Who is to say exactly how big you are supposed to be. Doctors are not 100% on baby growth. Not to scare anyone but bigger does not mean healthier. You do not have to be big to carry a healthy baby. My second son at birth weighed 11 pounds and appeared to be healthy but at 6 weeks it was apparent that he had been born with a milk allergy and acid reflux. He is perfectly healthy today. Babies do grow out of it. But I learned that babies over 10 pounds are at higher risk just as premies with problems. Technically this is my 5th pregnancy. I have three beautiful boys. But before I had my first I had what is called a blighted ovum (dead egg) and just recently back in October a miscarriage. I am here looking to see what other moms to be might look like at 12-13 weeks and everyone looks differently. I have to say though that it is nice to see other women that are about the same size as me, comforting. I am very nervous and looking for answers to many of my questions. I don't care how many kids you have had because each pregnancy is different. I will feel much better when I hear my babies heart beat, until then I am on pins and needles. Pregnancy is a gift and a beautiful thing but different for many people. So whether you are big or small YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. The greatest feeling in the world is feeling your baby move. Men have no idea the joy it brings to most women when they feel that little life moving about. It is just amazing! I wish everyone the best of luck. So relax and enjoy your pregnancy and please stop bickering. Life is too short.
posted 2nd Mar '07
Jacqueline wrote: Grow up people. She's beautiful!! She's very lucky to be showing so early!!
It's more then possible for someone to be that big so soon. Also keep in mind, that when you have more then one child, you tend to get bigger easily!
She's beautiful!!
posted 24th Feb '07
denimbutterfly wrote: Should people desire their baby to grow slower or smaller so their belly doesn't look big? Does it matter if it looks like twins? Try miscarrying a baby and your whole outlook will change- I say bring on the baby belly!
posted 24th Feb '07
denimbutterfly wrote: I think she looks wonderful and it looks like all baby belly and to everyone with their no offense, but.... comments: I hope people say things like that to you, and then you will know how it feels.
posted 20th Feb '07
Anna wrote: I have to say I thought I was big at 13wks. and I am having twins. Not, to be rude but this makes me feel so much better.
posted 20th Feb '07
Lori wrote: I just wanted to say you look gorgeous. I am 11 weeks and I have a HUGE baby bump. I have a 2 year old son and I lost my daughter last year to anencephaly. This pregnancy is my 4th. I popped out right in the beginning.. as hard as a rock. It is comforting to see other mummies that are as big as me in the tummy. :) Thankyou so much for sharing
posted 20th Feb '07
Sarah wrote: I too am 13 weeks with my 3rd pregnancy. I dont look quite that big but I do have a big belly and its all belly! I have been in maternity clothes for about 2weeks now and have only gained 5 pounds. There is nothing wrong with how she looks. You guys know nothing about her
To all of you that said I was being rude maybe you want to re-read what I said, I was asking if they put her on the wrong week! Geez! She does look big for 13 weeks, its not me saying, she is fat or ugly so stop twisting my words!
posted 14th Feb '07
Kimberly W wrote: Just bc they say her belly is bigger than the average 13 week belly is not offensive, so what? What if she wasn't even showing, is that offensive? We are all about to be moms, arent we all a little bit to old to be playing elementary games? Its all just an opinion, not the red carpet...
posted 13th Feb '07
Jess wrote: I think she looks great. She just has a big healthy baby...congrats on your pregnancy!! Alot of you are very rude.
posted 12th Feb '07
Tedie wrote: i think you look wonderful. everyone caries their babies differently. more power to you if your showing now. the other girls are just jealous they didn't start showing as early as you. i say flaunt your baby belly. pregnancy is the most beautiful thing, its not about having the perfect belly.
posted 10th Feb '07
Pamela wrote: Lacey, you look wonderful! Congratulations on pregnancy! Isn't it funny how people, even other women, can be so ugly in the comments they leave? I'm so sorry and hope it hasn't upset you.
posted 8th Feb '07
Laurie wrote: Hey, the truth hurts. If shes big, she is big.
posted 8th Feb '07
Annie wrote: If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything!
posted 8th Feb '07
sara wrote: you all say you dont want to be rude, so dont be rude. keep your negative thoughts to your self. you may mean the things you say in a nice way, but your voice isnt in the comment to let her know that so it sounds rude no matter how you say it. lacy w i think you look beautiful. congrats on your pregnacy, i wish you the best.
posted 7th Feb '07
iuangel52701 wrote: I am 13 weeks pregnant, and not that big, but bigger then all of the other girls in week 13, and the doctor said it is perfectly normal. Bigger women get bigger bellies faster as she said.
Well, I think she looks great. I am 13 weeks and not showing at all. Just a little bloated, but everyone is different. It is possible!
posted 5th Feb '07
Janet wrote: I agree, no offense intended. She is either about 7 months pregnant or carrying twins or triplets. This is my second, and just last weekend I saw 4 different pregnant woman at a part, all at various stages. myself, 13 weeks and another girl also 13 weeks, 32 weeks and 37 weeks. Only the 37 week woman was this big, and it is her 3rd pregnancy.
Is this girl pregnant with twins or did they mess up on the date of how far along she is? I am pregnant with my 2nd and am not nearly this big! (Im not trying to be mean)
that is a beautiful baby bump im 13 weeks and i couldnt be happier!
I am as big if not bigger than Lacy and this is only my first. I started out at 5'5 145 very athletic and now at 16 weeks 159lbs. All of it is in my belly. I wish I knew how to post my picture. I asked my Dr and he said I am perfectly healthy too. However, all the comments I get are hard to handle because I keep thinking I am so diffrent. I have no idea what to compare myself too? Anyway I think Lacy looks all belly and beautiful. There really is not medical answer on why some of us show so early - if so fill me in. Id love to know.
But still, I wish my belly was like that! Then people would stop saying I'm gaining lots of weight behind my back and actually KNOW I am pregnant.
You look amazing :)
We all do carry differently. No mother carries the same. Some show a bit, alot, or not at all. It all depends on your body style. You don't have to be overweight to show a good amount. Some mothers are "average" weight, and they have belly's that are buldged out looking round like a ball. Then you look at their ultra sound picture, and the baby is the size it should be. It's just how you carry it. Some women have more water retention (bloating), some don't. It all depends. By now all you ladies should be showing, if not don't be concern because some of you will only start showing on your 5-6th month. My point is, don't judge a person An ultra sound that is done, definately shows how far a long you are. It may not be accurate on the specific date you will give birth, but accurate enough to tell you what month you are in. Enjoy these women, and how wonderful that they took the time to share their pregnancy bumps with us. This is not a time to be critics to other mothers. This is the time to celebrate motherhood, and how different all of us show during our pregnancy.
"Just because you are not showing or showing little, does not mean that all mothers will show the same"
Think about it ladies before making insulting comments about these beautiful moms to be. I don't care how much kids you popped, take into consideration your body is different from others!
With that note, congratulations to all you moms. I wish you all a happy, and healthy pregnancy.
i wish i had that beautiful belly !!! i love it!!! iam 13 wks and i let telL u for all that r saying that is too big, that is not! every single woman develop differently, quit talking about that and say congrats! that is what all wanna to hear!
Some of the women on here are so catty. If we all know that we are different and are growing differently, why are people so offended when we notice and state those differences? And the ones that are claiming the others are rude are the rudest in the bunch. It's really sad. Lacey, you look good and healthy and most of these women really don't mean any offense when they say you are big-bellied at 13 weeks. I'm sure you are intelligent enough to see that. Good luck and best wishes to you.
you know what.. i am 13 weeks and on my second pregnancy.. i wasnt as big as you but i def had a belly going on.. i couldnt wait to get my rounded belly.. and even now with a little left over from my daughter id rather it round than the way it is.. you are beautifl.. treasure your belly.. because even tho it feels like 9 months will take forever.. if youre anything like i was you will miss it terrible when its gone!!
I think she looks wonderful im only 11 weeks and have a rather large belly. lacey i think you tummy is gorgeous, flaunt it, love it, show it off because your never gonna be at this stage of your pregnancy with this baby again. I don't think anyone was really rude but i can see how some people would think that. I myself have long legs but a very small upper body, between the top of my hips and bottom of my ribs is barely 2 inches if that and I show fast too. congratulations everyone and lacey beautiful belly!!!!
I feel like women arent being rude by saying her belly is big. I say this because they are not saying she's fat ladies, they are just saying she is big for the amount of weeks she is compared to others, which is normal. I myself am 13 weeks and i have a belly so big that even my family is telling me to slow down. I take no offense. And I know I am eating alot and not the healthy food, just seefood, whatever i see. If they wanted us to keep comments to ourselves, they wouldnt have put a spot for us to drop one. Freedom of speech. U look good honey, so dont worry if youre gaining the weight fast, just as i am. I think i've gained over 10 lbs already. Just congrats youve made it safely, almost, past ur first trimester. And besides, every lady whose smart enough should see and know that you werent "big" before you started showing. That is all belly, or should i say "baby". Good Luck! oh and i will try to post a pic soon.
She looks great, She must've posted her picture on the week. I am 13 weeks and I am not showing yet and this is my second. Regardless if she's big or small all Pregnant women are sexy. Just look at the picture. ALOHA.
I think she looks about as big as me and I'm 13 weeks... and I know exactly what day I got pregnant because it was about the only day in a 3 month dry spell that I could have! Some people carry it differant, up high, down low, around the sides. What matters is her her and the babies health and happiness!
I am 13 weeks pregnant and have a big bump already. I did with my little girl, now 4 but that is just the way some people carry. I am a size 8 with very little hips so my tummy pops out very quickly. I also suffered "are you sure its not twins" all through my first pregnancy and by the end felt quite miserable due to all the "you are huge" comments - you wouldn't dream of saying it to someone who is simply overweight so why is it ok when you are pregnant? We are not fat, just growing a baby! I would also say that within 3 weeks I was back in my size 8 jeans so it really was all baby!
well atleast shes showing i'm 13 weeks and i have nothing
I think that is a perfectly round belly! I remember with my first one my stomach was that pregnant! Everyone asked me if I was have twins or more! I wish Lacey W. would update us!!!!!!! I don't think anyone has said anything rude. I think its a compliment to be big (hello doesn't everyone want a big healthy baby)
It's not by any means rude or mean to say she's big for 13 weeks - it's a fact that she is! What's the big deal about saying that? Some people are big, some are small, just like some people are blonde and others are brunette. Have we all been so brainwashed by Cosmo that the word "big" automatically means something negative? Get a grip!
that is not 13 weeks....
she looks great though.
Is she big? Maybe, maybe not. Who is to say exactly how big you are supposed to be. Doctors are not 100% on baby growth. Not to scare anyone but bigger does not mean healthier. You do not have to be big to carry a healthy baby. My second son at birth weighed 11 pounds and appeared to be healthy but at 6 weeks it was apparent that he had been born with a milk allergy and acid reflux. He is perfectly healthy today. Babies do grow out of it. But I learned that babies over 10 pounds are at higher risk just as premies with problems. Technically this is my 5th pregnancy. I have three beautiful boys. But before I had my first I had what is called a blighted ovum (dead egg) and just recently back in October a miscarriage. I am here looking to see what other moms to be might look like at 12-13 weeks and everyone looks differently. I have to say though that it is nice to see other women that are about the same size as me, comforting. I am very nervous and looking for answers to many of my questions. I don't care how many kids you have had because each pregnancy is different. I will feel much better when I hear my babies heart beat, until then I am on pins and needles. Pregnancy is a gift and a beautiful thing but different for many people. So whether you are big or small YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. The greatest feeling in the world is feeling your baby move. Men have no idea the joy it brings to most women when they feel that little life moving about. It is just amazing! I wish everyone the best of luck. So relax and enjoy your pregnancy and please stop bickering. Life is too short.
Grow up people. She's beautiful!! She's very lucky to be showing so early!!
It's more then possible for someone to be that big so soon. Also keep in mind, that when you have more then one child, you tend to get bigger easily!
She's beautiful!!
Should people desire their baby to grow slower or smaller so their belly doesn't look big? Does it matter if it looks like twins? Try miscarrying a baby and your whole outlook will change- I say bring on the baby belly!
I think she looks wonderful and it looks like all baby belly and to everyone with their no offense, but.... comments: I hope people say things like that to you, and then you will know how it feels.
I have to say I thought I was big at 13wks. and I am having twins. Not, to be rude but this makes me feel so much better.
I just wanted to say you look gorgeous. I am 11 weeks and I have a HUGE baby bump. I have a 2 year old son and I lost my daughter last year to anencephaly. This pregnancy is my 4th. I popped out right in the beginning.. as hard as a rock. It is comforting to see other mummies that are as big as me in the tummy. :) Thankyou so much for sharing
I too am 13 weeks with my 3rd pregnancy. I dont look quite that big but I do have a big belly and its all belly! I have been in maternity clothes for about 2weeks now and have only gained 5 pounds. There is nothing wrong with how she looks. You guys know nothing about her
Just bc they say her belly is bigger than the average 13 week belly is not offensive, so what? What if she wasn't even showing, is that offensive? We are all about to be moms, arent we all a little bit to old to be playing elementary games? Its all just an opinion, not the red carpet...
I think she looks great. She just has a big healthy baby...congrats on your pregnancy!! Alot of you are very rude.
i think you look wonderful. everyone caries their babies differently. more power to you if your showing now. the other girls are just jealous they didn't start showing as early as you. i say flaunt your baby belly. pregnancy is the most beautiful thing, its not about having the perfect belly.
Lacey, you look wonderful! Congratulations on pregnancy! Isn't it funny how people, even other women, can be so ugly in the comments they leave? I'm so sorry and hope it hasn't upset you.
Hey, the truth hurts. If shes big, she is big.
If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything!
you all say you dont want to be rude, so dont be rude. keep your negative thoughts to your self. you may mean the things you say in a nice way, but your voice isnt in the comment to let her know that so it sounds rude no matter how you say it. lacy w i think you look beautiful. congrats on your pregnacy, i wish you the best.
I am 13 weeks pregnant, and not that big, but bigger then all of the other girls in week 13, and the doctor said it is perfectly normal. Bigger women get bigger bellies faster as she said.
I agree, no offense intended. She is either about 7 months pregnant or carrying twins or triplets. This is my second, and just last weekend I saw 4 different pregnant woman at a part, all at various stages. myself, 13 weeks and another girl also 13 weeks, 32 weeks and 37 weeks. Only the 37 week woman was this big, and it is her 3rd pregnancy.