20 week ultrasound

knottie0458b87a549f5555

Hey everyone. I had my 19 week ultrasound yesterday and it's a boy!!!!! They showed baby and me measuring at 20 weeks though. They may change my due date. Is this normal? 

psm2462

@knottie0458b87a549f5555 had you had a previous ultrasound with baby measuring on track? I think they're more likely to change your due date based on an early ultrasound suggesting your dates were off (and even then, only if your dates are a week or more off), but obviously your doctor will make the best decision for you.

Keep in mind that due dates are really only a guess.  I'm a STM and my first came almost 4 weeks early... totally healthy, no risks for pre-term labor, spontaneous vaginal delivery.  This time, I'm treating my due date as a "general estimate"

ash0625

We typically don't encourage one-off threads like this. Either the weekly ticker-change threads, symptoms, or even random threads would have resulted in some answers for you. 

Beyond that, its tough for me to tell if you've intro-ed in the Intro thread because you haven't changed your name to something recognizable. I hope that you go and read the READ THIS FIRST thread, change your name, lurk a little, and join in on the conversation. 

eggplantface

ash0625 said:

We typically don't encourage one-off threads like this. Either the weekly ticker-change threads, symptoms, or even random threads would have resulted in some answers for you. 

Beyond that, its tough for me to tell if you've intro-ed in the Intro thread because you haven't changed your name to something recognizable. I hope that you go and read the READ THIS FIRST thread, change your name, lurk a little, and join in on the conversation. 

^WSS

Also, EDD is based on your LMP and the absurd idea that all women ovulate on day 14 of their cycle, so if you don't know when you ovulated your doc is making a guess based on your LMP, which could be way off (especially if breastfeeding or if you have super long cycles). So it's normal to change a due date, yes. It's also normal to measure ahead. At my last U/S at 12 weeks I was 5 days ahead, and I know exactly when I conceived because I did IVF. But my due date won't change because, like I said, I know exactly when I conceived.

SarahFoley725

If you had an earlier ultrasound, I'd be surprised if that changed your EDD. From what I understand those are the most accurate for dating. I have PCOS so with both of my pregnancies my doctor did an earlier scan. I know that not everyone does this. At my 12 week scan with this baby, I was measuring 5 days ahead. I always measured big with DD, like up to 3 weeks ahead big. She was just a bigger baby and I had a lot of fluid too. 

GoogleMD

Once into the second tri baby growth rates start to vary. I highly doubt they would change your DD based on being a week off at thisbpoint.  

SunflowerMama428

I don't know why dear diary posts bother me so much but they do. We've had women actually need support for serious things and they post in the randoms thread when they are warranted their own post but they don't AW. I feel like this post was really about you announcing its a boy that we have a whole thread for 

rainafire77

SunflowerMama428 said:

I don't know why dear diary posts bother me so much but they do. We've had women actually need support for serious things and they post in the randoms thread when they are warranted their own post but they don't AW. I feel like this post was really about you announcing its a boy that we have a whole thread for 

magnolia305

You haven't posted here since June--where you were provided a lot of support in a thread you started that was all about you.  You have not returned to support any other woman on this board. You have never intro'd or participated in anything.  We are not a drive-thru or your doctor. 

rainafire77

magnolia305 said:

You haven't posted here since June--where you were provided a lot of support in a thread you started that was all about you.  You have not returned to support any other woman on this board. You have never intro'd or participated in anything.  We are not a drive-thru or your doctor. 

So I guess everything turned out fine there obviously. Just went back & read that post. So now it's too big instead of too small? Bet we dont hear back for another three months when the AW question will be "Is anyone else having contractions?" with another opinion poll happening about whether her doctor is right or not.

eggplantface

Reading the past posts is a key I often overlook. I love this gem:

I'm so glad to be a part of this community and to have this communication with all of you!!! 

Except...

knottie0458b87a549f5555

Wow... wasn't expecting so much hate. We had our phones turned off due to money issues and I didn't have access to the app. I will be deleting this app and making it on my own from here. Good luck to all of you. 

magnolia305

knottie0458b87a549f5555 said:

Wow... wasn't expecting so much hate. We had our phones turned off due to money issues and I didn't have access to the app. I will be deleting this app and making it on my own from here. Good luck to all of you. 

Honestly, you got a lot of supportive answers--no surprise there because these women are great.  I pointed out facts--the only time you've posted was when it was about you.  Since your phone is on now, you could easily intro and start participating if you truly want to be part of this community.  It's a great place to be. 

edit: spelling is hard

SunflowerMama428

knottie0458b87a549f5555 said:

Hey everyone. I had my 19 week ultrasound yesterday and it's a boy!!!!! They showed baby and me measuring at 20 weeks though. They may change my due date. Is this normal? 

QFP.

knottie0458b87a549f5555 said:

Wow... wasn't expecting so much hate. We had our phones turned off due to money issues and I didn't have access to the app. I will be deleting this app and making it on my own from here. Good luck to all of you. 

And....I mean you have your doctor so I guess you aren't really on your own. 

All you had to do was read. It's really not that difficult to be apart of this community. take the comments with a grain of salt. Change your screen name and respect the community guidelines and you can totes tell us all about your milestones in the appropriate threads. But to get support you need to give it. Make an investment in making friends with us. We would care way more if you showed you also did. 

rainafire77

It's not rudeness...its annoyance. You haven't joined the community yet you expect us to answer your questions. These AW drive by never to be heard from again posts are frequent and annoying and they mostly come from knotties who never change their names. Change your user name, introduce yourself and get to know us before using us to be your second medical opinion. Soon you will learn how annoying these posts can be and you will be right here with us. 

pregnant_af

I like this group ❤ 

ash0625

knottie0458b87a549f5555 said:

Wow... wasn't expecting so much hate. We had our phones turned off due to money issues and I didn't have access to the app. I will be deleting this app and making it on my own from here. Good luck to all of you. 

Is this our first GBCB post? 

precious88

@knottie0458b87a549f5555 There are other forums that function more like public diaries, where people post something personal and wait for others to respond, and if you don't respond to anyone else's posts no one really notices or cares. Actually, every other forum I've been on functions more like this, so I understand if this is what you're used to.

This is NOT one of those places. In this group, we have conversations. Topics- which were set by members when this month group was formed- start conversations every day. If you have something relevant to say, you join that topic's conversation. If the topic hasn't begun yet on the day it's supposed to, you can start that conversation. That's why this place is a community, and just like when joining any community it is considered polite to first listen, learn the culture of the community, and then participate in an appropriate manner.

In this community, starting a thread about something that only applies to you, especially when you haven't yet participated in any of the community's conversations, is considered rude. When you did that, twice, you offended us. Members who responded to you let you know that your behavior was unacceptable, attempted to direct you toward the appropriate ways to participate, and some even still addressed your concerns.

Your response was to say this:

knottie0458b87a549f5555 said:

Wow... wasn't expecting so much hate. We had our phones turned off due to money issues and I didn't have access to the app. I will be deleting this app and making it on my own from here. Good luck to all of you. 

While you may have initially been unintentionally rude out of ignorance, this shows intentional and complete disregard toward the members of this group. YOU were hateful.

You have now been educated about the culture of this community. You can offer a genuine apology and follow TB guidelines, and we'll forgive you and accept you into our community. If you won't do that, go ahead and delete the app and GTFO.

sabriel1

@precious88

mrsgunsta

Second GBCB I believe!

SarahFoley725

Raise your hand if you've ever been personally victimized but the bullies on the bump. 

the_other_mother

If my count is right, this is at least 4 GBCBs now. We had a few very early on. Always good for a laugh and an eye roll.

meatballs37

I definitely need to be checking in here more often. This group is taking care of business! 

I do find it ironic that even after having no internet for a few months, the moment OP does, she decides to post an AW post. Yeah...still a lame excuse OP, sorry not sorry. 

TattoosandLace

I'm gone for a few days and look what happens. I love that you guys are so awesome.