Reassurance please.

mfc2b4

I just got back from my 1st appt. I should be 9w5d according to LMP ( I didn't chart at all, but I did have regular periods 31-32 days) but my doc, who did an internal said that I didn't feel that big, more like 8.5 weeks. He said that my uterus was tilted a little bit, so he could be off, or I could've ovulated later than expected. I get to go in for an ultrasound next thursday, but the wait is going to kill me.

I keep spontaneously bursting into tears .

Has anyone else's date been off by that much?

Maryjane9711

My first appt was off by 1 week from what they calculated the week before using my lmp date. It's nothing to worry about, my cycles were 34 days, and my dr. brought up the possibility of late ovulation as well. Your news could be way worse...

Sahara6971

A week?!?!?

Totally common to be off by a week. Don't worry.

nhonzel

Why are you so upset that you may be off by a few days? Hun, with all the things that are going to happen with your body in the next 9 months this is the LEAST of what you will be crying over I imagine.

seattlestef

Yep, I was off by 2.5 weeks. It turns out I ovulated right about the time I thought my period was going to come and the only reason I got such an early pregnancy test was because it was twins! After 2 follow up ultrasounds everything is progressing well! I have always had a 28 day cycle and thought I had my body all figured out so don't get upset yet!

ForForever

Sahara6971:

A week?!?!?

Totally common to be off by a week. Don't worry.

Ditto. No need to cry!

lovebook

Yes, I don't chart but according to my "average" I run on a 32 day cycle - my midwife thinks I may be a week less pregnant, though, because she coudldn't hear the heartbeat with doppler at 8 weeks and she thinks I may have ovulated late (day 35).  So, she scheduled an ultrasound for next week to make sure everything's ok (she wants to hear/see a heartbeat) and to see the baby to know how far along I really am. 

penguingrrl

They're pretty sure my date is off by almost a week based on LMP and my usual 30 day cycles.  I don't chart, but was under some stress the week I normally ovulate, so I wouldn't be that surprised.  Try to remain calm and not worry between now and your u/s!

jschreib

That seems to be very common on this board.  I haven't had it happen to me yet, I'm very early and don't have an appt. for a while yet, but you're still pg so it seems that you are just fine.

MattysGirl81

I had my ultrasound yesterday, thought I was 7w 2d but measured about a week behind.  I also wasn't charting and it was my 2nd cycle off BCP (my first cycle was 28 days).  But the doctor said everything looked perfect, so I'm going to take her word for it...otherwise I'll go crazy!

PghBrideChrissy

I just had my firs u/s on Monday...the baby measured 8w 1d. I really thought I was 9 weeks, according to my own calculations.  No need to be upset. 

Your hormones are acting up, I've had an emotional day too! 

Pesky

I wouldn't worry too much -- totally normal to be off by that much.  My LP is only 11 days so if I had a 31 cycle, the baby would NOT be as far along as my LMP would indicate.  Chances are very good all is still well!