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Rarely is the size of an expectant mother's baby the source of viral fame. But for Renae W, millions of people had lots to say about her huge belly, and even doctors weighed in. Here's Renae's story.
The experience of pregnancy is a unique journey with various challenges and opportunities for all expectant parents. Renae W's journey was so unique that she went viral after posting TikTok videos of her unusually big belly.
She initially posted a video detailing her life's journey to her latest pregnancy. Renae later posted several videos responding to some of TikTok users' most popular comments.

Renae in her TikTok video. | Source: Tiktok.com/Renae W
RENAE'S PREGNANCY JOURNEY
Renae was a mom to four children who had suffered a miscarriage before her most recent pregnancy. She expressed her excitement at meeting her "rainbow baby."
A rainbow baby is a term used to refer to a baby born after the loss of a baby through miscarriage or infant death. Renae also said that she would miss her huge baby bump.
In one of the TikTok videos she posted three days before giving birth, Renae expressed that her pregnancy was incredibly hard. She added that she feared something would go wrong but was excited about meeting her youngest son.
COMMENTERS CLAIM RENAE WAS CARRYING MANY BABIES
When Renae's video shot to viral fame, it received thousands of comments from people who were convinced that there was more than one baby in her large belly.
User Trisha bear commented, "you sure that's one baby [?]," to which Renae replied, "yes, I'm sure, my bumps [were] just as big with my last boy, and he was 9lbs 6oz."
Another commenter wrote, ''I swear you have like 4 twins in there.'' And another one joked, ''[the kid's] building a house in there.''

Renae in her TikTok video. | Source: Tiktok.com/Renae.W
MORE QUIPS FROM TIKTOK USERS
Another commenter, Sara Riggs Sandlin, claimed that it was impossible for there to be only one baby in Renae's tummy. Yet another, Rashun1109, questioned the very reality of Renae's pregnancy.
One commenter chimed in on the conversation and defended Renae.
Other users quipped that Renae's unborn baby was much older, with one user claiming: "Bro, that baby gotta be at least 11 [years old]."
RENAE'S RESPONSE TO COMMENTERS
Renae's replies to some of the comments mostly consisted of Renae typing detailed responses while embracing her baby bump.
In response to one commenter who said, "OMG, You're still pregnant," Renae explained that her doctors would not induce labor because she and the baby were still healthy.
RENAE'S RESPONSE TO A DOCTOR WEIGHING IN
In the midst of Renae's viral posts, one doctor decided to weigh in. He posted a video saying that Renae should be worried about the size of her belly.
In response, Renae made her disapproval of the comment clearly known. She said:
"As a doctor you should be ashamed of yourself for this video, especially when I'm not your patient. Saying that my belly shouldn't be that big when me and my baby are healthy."

Renae in her TikTok video. | Source: Tiktok.com/Renae W
TIKTOK USERS DEFEND RENAE
One commenter chimed in on the conversation and defended Renae. "I can't believe he would even say that to you knowing absolutely nothing about your pregnancy," the commenter said.
Renae also clarified that her short height was part of the reason why her bump looked so incredibly large.
But the doctor wasn't the only viewer who was worried that Renae's belly was a sign of illness. Some users wondered if Renae was suffering from gestational diabetes, polyhydramnios, or extra fluid.
RENAE CLARIFIES WHY HER BELLY LOOKS SO BIG
These illnesses can cause unusually large bellies in pregnant women. But Renae assured everyone that she was not suffering from any of the conditions commenters were worried about.
"I had an ultrasound not that long ago, fluid is normal, the baby is measuring a week and four days ahead," she said.
Renae also clarified that her short height was part of the reason why her bump looked so incredibly large. She added that she gained only 35 lbs during her pregnancy, most of which was from her belly.

Renae in her TikTok video. | Source: Tiktok.com/Renae W
COMMENTERS ARE PROUD OF RENAE
Not all users were concerned about Renae's large belly. One commenter, Amie-Louise, said that she was proud of Renae after she mentioned her pregnancy loss.
Another commented that every woman carried their pregnancy bellies differently and that every pregnancy was unique.
Other commenters, such as Bethy Lynn, wanted to see more content from Renae. Bethy said, "I am so excited!!! You've been such a light in dark times for me and so many others!! I can't wait to see where the journey goes from here!!"
After reading Renae's incredible story, what did you think when you first saw her belly? Did you think Renae was carrying more than one baby?
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