I read that you should have about BF% of 10 or less to start to see your abs. I also read in another forum that it gets much harder once you're at about 15%. I can't speak from experience cause I'm a beginner at about 23% body fat (there's your grain of salt), but just remember that the more muscle you have the faster your metabolism, because muscle burns a lot of energy and fat. But if it's really getting you frustrated, then change up your routine to avoid feeling like you just can't do it. It will definitely come. Keep up the good work. Here's a good link....
http://www.discussbodybuilding.com/m_111175/mpage_1/tm.htm