I'm 5 weeks pregnant with my second child, why am I already showing?

I'm worried that I might be pregnant with twins. I'm 5'5" about 110lbs and this is my second pregnancy. I lost all my baby weight from the first pregnancy, still had very little extra skin, but I looked skinny. Now with my second one I'm already showing and it's not because I'm bloated, I can tell the difference. My pants don't fit me already. I did have a very easy first pregnancy, but this one is already kicking my butt big time. The fatigue, nausea, very very sore breast, everything, but vomiting. I didn't start experiencing this symptoms until my 3 month with my daughter and I didn't start showing until the 5th month. Could I be pregnant with twins??

I'm 5 weeks pregnant with my second child, why am I already showing?
You are probably pregnant with a dinosaur, be carefull
Reply:Maybe. But you might not be. Maybe your body just knows that you're pregnant again because you've experienced it before. My mom didnt start showing until her fourth month with my older sister. But with me she started showing in her 2nd month. And one of my coworkers had a very easy first pregnancy and her second one was hard. She was hanging over the toilet all the time (she doesnt have twins btw). See your doctor-s/he will be able to tell how many babies are in there.
Reply:My Mum actually has told me your second child will always be bigger than the first and you start showing a lot sooner than you did with your first child.
Reply:Every pregnancy is different.


With my second child, I was showing earlier. It is really because your abdomen muscles "remember" and start stretching earlier. I could tell sooner. as I could feel my uterus was hard and I also gained more weight with the second. You really can't compare pregnancies. Just as each child is different, so will your pregnancy be different.


Congratulations!
Reply:Each pregnancy is different, it's probably nothing to worry about. Apart from bloating which you say its not, it could also be from constipation if your bowel habits have changed.


Don't worry, no two are the same.
Reply:hey there.


with my first pregnancy i didnt start showing untill about 5mths.


with my second i showed at i would say about 10-12 weeks i got big alot quicker than with my first daughter.


i am now pregnant with my third baby and i showed at probably ablout 8-10 weeks, and i am now 28 weeks and my tummy has been measuring 4 weeks bigger, its because your body has done it before and has allready been streached its much easier on your body the second time.


good luck and congratz
Reply:the muscle is a bit loose
Reply:I am 5 weeks pregnant with my third and have the exact same symptoms. I am in maternity clothes. I went to the doctor yesterday and had a ultrasound and there was 2 sacs he said it wasn't for positive if it was twins or not, but now I'm not for sure. I go back to the doctor in 2 weeks to see for sure. Since you have the same symptoms. Just let me know how things go. Good luck!
Reply:Your muscles were stretched out with your first pregnancy, meaning that with your second you will show earlier. Probably NOT twins. Wait until your third pregnancy, you'll be in maternity pants by your 4th week! Best of luck, hon. What a blessing!
Reply:Do twins run in your family? help getting pregnant (drugs)? if answer to those are no then probably not carrying twins. Being this is your second child, you body already knows the changes needed. You also said your first was a girl, maybe this one is a boy..EACH PREGNANCY IS DIFFERENT, no two are alike. I know with my girls I did not show early, but with my boys I showed by 2-3 months.. No reason to stress out over it, just be happy and healthy.
Reply:The abdomen is used to being stretched and relaxed from pregnancy number 1 and the hormones it produced. The muscles have a 'memory'.


With pregnancy number 2, the hormones are also released and these muscles respond by relaxing, just as they learned to do the first time.


When they relax, the abdomen appears to be enlarging and 'showing' sooner.


CONGRATULATIONS!!
Reply:Could be do twins run in either of your families? Congratulations. an ultrasound will tell. you may just ghave a big baby... I showed early on my second. but my third was easier to hide.. go figure... i had hoped for twins it could be a blessing and a real hard time... lots of luck.....
Reply:I don't know if you are having twins, but it is not uncommon to show earlier the next time around, and remember every preg is different.
Reply:It is perfectly normal to start showing substantially earlier on your 2nd, 3rd, etc pregnancies because the uterus already has "learned" how to stretch to accomodate the pregnancy. Plus since you are small built, it makes it even more likely to start showing earlier. Twins is always a possibility, but I wouldn't assume you have twins because you are showing already and feeling sicker. Morning sickness not only varies in severity from person to person, but also pregnancy to pregnancy. So while you didn't get sick your first pregnancy, that doesn't mean that you wouldn't be in others.





Also, it's very normal for new expectant mothers to have the "I'm wondering if I'm having twins" thoughts - I did early on in my pregnancy, and all my friends that I know who have been pregnant thought that at some point also.





Good luck, and I hope you start feeling better.
Reply:I completely understand what you are going through. I am 7 weeks with my second and yes my pants no longer fit and my stomach is pouching already. Yes it is probably possible that it could be twins. But i do feel your pain. My breasts feel like fifty pound bags of wet sand. Heavy, sore....I cant stop throwing up or peeing. And i have heart burn that is really killing me. When i was pregnant with my son i started showing around three months. But i am in the same boat as you, I think i am having twins. Good luck.
Reply:...or maybe triplets!!!!!!!!ahhhhhhh
Reply:you show earlier with subsequent pregnancies because your body has already been through having a baby. each pregnancy is differnt no matter how many kids you have. what you may have gone through with your first you may not go through with this one. don't worry about having twins until your dr tells you you're having twins.
Reply:its a boy
Reply:when i pregnant with my twins i start showing at 7-8 weeks so i could be or maybe not, but if it is good luck!!!!!
Reply:Every pregnancy is different if you are concerned go see your obgyn.
Reply:Thats normal, im on my first and i am already showing , doctor says its normal and he told me not to worry about it


congrats on the baby ,
Reply:It is possible they are twins but it can still be a possibility that you may just feel bloated. I am currently 12 weeks pregnant and the doctor told me to cut down my food intake because I was increasing 2 kilos a week ever since my 4th week. I had a 3D (forgot the term) and saw a tiny baby inside me during my 7th week. the doctor said my weight is due to my fatigue. I sleep a lot and eat a lot. And because I don't vomit and exercise, I gained too much.


Hope this helps you answer your query...
Reply:Are you good looking?
Reply:it could be twins. however, with my second child i showed earlier too. it's the way it is. every pregnacy is different. remember that. also, you could have more stress in your life...or you could be having a boy. the very sore breast is because your body knows to produce milk already because of your first pregnacy....with each pregnacy you are going to be even more tired...each one takes alot from your body. take your prenatals. this does wonders for your body. think positive and this will help ease the symptoms...rest...bland foods...like crackers...juice....broth...jello..so forth. also, not to scare you or anything...but studies have also shown that sometimes these symptoms can be a sign that you will miscarry...talk with your doctor and ease your worries girl. :)


good luck.
Reply:I have 3 kids and I know quite a bit about pregnancy. The first time your body is firm and you do not see much different but the second baby you see your body change so much plus you nausea, fatigue because, you have to feed the first baby and having 2 kids at the same time. Your body are working hard and the stress level is high. You need to rest more and allow your body to heal. You should check about your diet and then you can analyze your situation better. Your first kid you are exciting but, your second you are tired. I urge you to check with the doctor and have an ultra sound to make sure. The OBGYN will be able to tell. Good luck and I feel your pain. Please do not afraid to ask your friend a favored if you need it. Please prepare you first child to accept your new born because, the first kid is always jealous about the new born unless you prepare he or she.