Question/Matter of Opinion: EDD

Iove.wins

Since H and I were charting we know within a day or so when we conceived, and going by that date it puts our EDD at 8/9. The pregnancy wheel at the doctor's office put our EDD about a week later, but when we had our big U/S a few weeks ago they said he was measuring a week ahead (which pretty much confirms our original EDD).

It doesn't really matter because it's just a week and he'll come when he feels like it (and I'd rather the doctors think my EDD is later rather than earlier), but for those that had a pretty good idea of when they conceived and their EDD was different from their doctor's, which date do you go by on your ticker, when you talk to people, etc?

Random and not very important :P Just procrastinating! ha!

catahoulatte

Since I was charting too, I go by the August 7th date regardless of what they tell me. They keep telling me that my date should be August 3rd or 4th, but I know when I o'd.

 I've heard the best date to stick to is the latest one, that way if your doc thinks you should be due August 3rd, based on the baby "measuring big", you won't be talked into an induction by the 7th or 8th if you know when you ovulated. (I don't know how soon after your due date they bring up induction-just an example).

TanyaKM

I went by my charting EDD until I had my first ultrasound and the doc set the due date... the baby was measuring a bit ahead from my charting EDD, so I'm just going with that. 

MillerTime13

Based on charting, my OB's original "wheel" estimate, my NT scan, and my elective u/s I have now gotten 4 different dates varying from Aug. 22 to Aug. 31 because baby girl keeps measuring ahead.

Currently when I tell people my due date I just say "the last week of August" but I did as my OB and she said they would try to pin down a date at my anatomy scan this week.

ETA: my ticker is based on my NT scan since that was the first "real" measurement we got.

TanyaKM

MillerTime13:

Based on charting, my OB's original "wheel" estimate, my NT scan, and my elective u/s I have now gotten 4 different dates varying from Aug. 22 to Aug. 31 because baby girl keeps measuring ahead.

Currently when I tell people my due date I just say "the last week of August" but I did as my OB and she said they would try to pin down a date at my anatomy scan this week.

Whoo-hoo! I have my anatomy scan this week too. Are you super excited?? 

JenJune3

With my 4 year old DD, I know the day that exH and I had sex that month (because we only had sex one time that month). That, and my last period, put my EDD as Jan 3rd, by ultrasound they said my EDD was Jan 10th, she was born on Jan 7th, right in the middle.

I always told people she was due Jan 3rd, because I was pretty sure she was really due Jan 3rd

kjgilhoo

Based on charting my EDD would be August 12th, based on LMP it is August 13th.  I just go with the 13th because really the span of 24 hours is not going to make a difference and my Doctor seems comfortable with the 13th.  Baby was measuring a couple days ahead at my u/s, but it's so early I know that could easily change.

snoopy3319

I went by my LMP date, and it matched my O date, too. At our scan, baby was measuring exactly, so we've always had the same date. Our anatomy scan is next week, so we'll see if baby is still measuring right on time.

I would go with the later date to avoid any hassle from the doc to try and get you to go early.

BK33

I didn't chart however according to my LMP my original EDD (according to my OB) was Aug 4th.  When I went to my first ultrasound the baby measured about 3 days behind that.  When I went to my anatomy scan last week, I was back to Aug 4th so we're just sticking with that.  I think the actualy ultrasound is the best way of determining your due date but you are right, that baby is going to come when he/she gets good and ready!

84Lauren

In my ticker (and for all my weekly updates, etc.) I went by my O date, which was only 3 days later than LMP.  But then at my 10 week ultrasound the baby was actually measuring exactly at my LMP date, so I went ahead and switched to that.

alubins

I charted as well, and looking at when I ovulated, I am due August 12th.  This was confirmed with an u/s at 9wks.  However, the Dr. put me at August 16th using my LMP, and I'm just sticking to that date.  We'll see what this week's anatomy scan shows. 

Iove.wins

Thanks ladies! It seems like it's just a matter of preference.

Since I want to go into labor on my own, I'm definitely going by doctor's EDD with the doctor's office -- I don't want him to try to induce, even though he knows how I feel about it and has been supportive so far. I feel like it gives me an extra week of wiggle room.

I've been saying "middle of August" anyways (unless someone wants a firm date -- something I find to be very strange) :P

nickandrea

I was just talking to DH about this.  I'm glad I'm not the only one who was charting and has a different EDD than the doctor.  I'm going with my charted EDD of Aug 17 because the sonographer seemed really confused.  First she gave us an EDD of Aug 17 which was perfect, but then at our next u/s she thought she told us Aug 23.  I am planning for my EDD and if it comes and goes then I'll just look at that as a little more time to prepare.

Hopefully all this confusion will be settled at our anatomy scan tomorrow!  Soooo excited!  I can't wait to see all it's little parts... especially the part that will tell us whether to buy blue or pink.

 

 

StefandTodd

My measurements have all been spot on with my O date, based on my chart.  Your chart and when you O'd is the most accurate way to determine your EDD.  I wouldn't mind having a little later EDD based on measurements or whatever just b/c they will start talking induction at 40 weeks, even though the average 1st time mom doesn't go into labor until about 41w3d.  It's considered dangerous to go past 42 weeks in most cases.

amdraza

My date was only off by 2 days, but my doctor agreed to official change it to match the date that we conceived, because they were able to confirm that was the correct date based on my initial u/s.

My ticker reflects the actual date we conceived, which is now my offical EDD per my OB.

stephb7i

My charting EDD and the EDD given to me by the doctor were exactly the same.  I have been measuring ahead by about three days every appointment but my doctor said they don't adjust the EDD (and both my DS and DD were big babies so I just figure I will have a slightly above average size baby). 

lob

I charted as well.  My LMP due date is July 31.  My ovulation based due date is August 3.  Given the fact they they are so close,  and I'm guessing I'll give birth in August, I decided just to use what my ob is using.  If it comes down to her wanting to induce early, then I'll mention it again.