New/Early Pregnancy

Yes it is normal to "puff" up at 6 weeks , by the 7th week in my second pregnany I was so uncomfortable and restricted in my jeans that I had to buy a bigger size (had no bump to be able to wear maternity clothes at that stage). Don't worry it doesn't mean you are going to continue to grow at that rate and be huge , it all slows down and evens out.

You just need to keep in my that your body has been there done that and everything is looser and relaxed so things happen sooner.

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With my second, I looked about the same at 6 weeks as I did with my first at 3 months! (I got back down to my pre-pregnancy weight, but I just don't think abdominal muscles are ever the same again). I first noticed my clothes not fitting right at 4 weeks--2 days before my period was supposed to start. My breast had also gotten bigger and tender at that point and. That pregnancy test was a waste of money (ha ha). I've wondered the same thing, but I think part of it was I was more sensitive to the changes as I knew what to expect. Also, my first was a happy surprise as we had been told we were infertile and were planning on adopting where as the second was a little more expected. I can say that the pregnancy and especially childbirth were easier the second time around. Hope the rest of your pregnancy goes well.

I started snoring around 4 weeks with my son b/c the congestion was so bad!

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Very normal/common problems. The congestion is related to extra blood flow to the mucous membranes, your body is more efficient this time so some things are happening earlier.

As for showing earlier, it is mostly abdominal bloating unfortunately:) I am pregnant with my fourth right now and as you can imagine I was wearing maternity pants at 12 weeks:) I am also a nurse midwife and see this a lot among my patients.

Every pregnancy is different, so what you're describing is not weird at all.

For showing, with my second, I was VISIBLY pregnant by 10 weeks. I was wearing maternity clothes by 6 because I was so puffy already. Sounds right on to me!

All pregnancies are different my dear. That way we get to tell completely different stories about each of our childrens beginnings.
Sorry about the congestion, I've never heard of that. I'm betting you have a winter cold coming on instead.

I am pregnant (in 9th month) now with my second girl. This pregnancy was nothing like my first and I did start showing by 6 weeks. I have also been congested the whole time. Congratulations!

With my second, I was out of my normal pant and back in maternity pants at 8 weeks, so your body really does remember and starts showing much earlier!
And, every pregnancy is different, mine were both completely different from each other.
Best of luck!

Totally normal. I had a little bump before I found out I was pregnant, I was like geez this period is going to be herendous, I thought I was REALLY bloated because I usually have a pretty flat stomach. I started feeling very fat right away, and its just hormones making you really bloated. It actually got a lot better around 12 weeks, I felt a lot less fat. :) Good luck!

First off,congratulations. Secondly, I had congestion early on and a cold. I was miserable because I could not take any medicine. I can tell you to drink lots of water. This will help keep the body hydrated. Secondly,get a cool mist humidifer for the bedroom. The heat will dry out your sinuses. Best of luck. Take care