8 weeks pregnant - upcoming wedding!

I'm 8 weeks pregnant. We have an upcoming wedding in 3 weeks time (so I'll be 11 weeks when we go).

I didn't realise until today.... my abdomen has drastically changed already. I live in scrubs and pyjamas. So, fine, it is what it is. Bloat has hit hard, made me look 6 months pregnant already. Can't change it.

But this is my first time being pregnant. And I'm now a bit self conscious. Every dress in my wardrobe is giving the same effect. And I have no doubt all the others currently on their way to me will too.

Do I just look "fat"? My friend has advised some pregnancy shapewear so I've ordered that. Is that okay? Any other advise? 😫

Side and downward view provided..... (I also have the wrong bra on for this dress - work bra, so I'm not held up right. But that's easily fixed!!). I'm breathing in on the front and side view, downward view is relaxed and you can see how big it is already.

Thank you ladies 💛

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I personally say wear that bump proud girl, you don’t look fat! You’re gorgeous just the way you are!

You look lovely! You have a cute bump. If you’re self conscious try some shaping under garments or something that doesn’t emphasise your bump as much ? If I’m not 100 percent confident and comfortable in clothes it ruins my day so deffo have a little try x

I showed super early and felt the same! I kinda felt embarrassed when people were like oh only 10 weeks! But then I just thought well, I just get to be notably pregnant for longer and I quite liked it. My friend literally didn't show until she was about 7 months and even then she looked like she'd had large dinner and she HATED it, was jealous of the bump!

Dress looks lovely, enjoy the awwww she's expecting glances for that little bit longer than you expected too x

You need to wear underwear that is less tight and if you’re comfortable with thongs even better

Girl I’m 8 weeks and feel the same way! The bloat is so real. The dress is cute though. I agree with your friends, the right undergarments and shapewear will smooth it out and make the bump look more like a baby bump and less like bloat.

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