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Not Showing During Second Trimester?

My friend is due two weeks after me and she has this cute bump. I'm barely showing! Could something be wrong?

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My friend is due two weeks after me and she has this cute bump. I'm barely showing! Could something be wrong?

The Bump Expert

No -- "showing" later doesn't usually have anything to do with baby's size. As long as your OB says your pregnancy is on track, there's no need to worry. (At your appointment, she'll feel the size of your uterus -- it'll be about one and a half inches below your belly button by the end of the month.) Some women just pop out sooner than others. Assume this means you have stronger ab muscles than your pal (don't tell her we said that), and enjoy wearing your clothes a little longer. Before you know it, you'll be wondering how your giant belly grew overnight.

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