Do you count by weeks or months?

starrysmile18 · April 2012

Or both?

I saw a calendar that stated pregnancies by weeks AND months, and 22 weeks is the start of month 6. ( I am 22 weeks today and due Sept 3rd)

When I told my mother this, she says, "How is that possible? You're not pregnant for 10 months?!?!?!"

I generally only count by weeks, but thought it was a fun piece of info that I could possibly be 6 months!

Do you think this is right?

Manx4 · April 2012

I count by weeks because that's how my doctor counts. When people ask me how far along I am, I tell them weeks and then roughly estimate it into months if they get that "deer caught in the headlights" look as they try to start figuring out how many months that is.

moonstone523 · April 2012

You are pregnant for 10 months actually.

I count by weeks, though, now that I am pregnant. Before this, weeks didn't mean much to me.

mrsjenni · April 2012

Weeks. Always.

PenelopePond · April 2012

I count by weeks for myself. When people ask, I tell them months.

mrsjenni · April 2012

moonstone523:
You are pregnant for 10 months actually.

There are more than 4 weeks in a month so it's more like 9.5 months total. And since you're technically not PG the first 2 weeks (pre-conception) then it's right around 9 months, give or take a few days.

Shazzie116 · April 2012

Weeks, definitely.

BambinoBruno · April 2012

AndreaR1983:
I count by weeks for myself. When people ask, I tell them months.

This.

Mrs.KLF · April 2012

Weeks. Someone actually asked me how many months I was today and I couldn't answer because I had no idea!

juliane2004 · April 2012

mrs.jenni:
Weeks. Always.

This. If I tell other people how far I am, I always say weeks, then "dumb it down" for them if needed. I totally don't mean that to be offensive but I don't know why people ask me "oh, 22 weeks? How many months is that?", why don't they just take 22 divided by 4, just like I would.

ibekatieg · April 2012

I count in months. Because I can't remember weeks anymore.

But 40 weeks does = ~ 10 months. It's BS that we start counting pregnancy 2 weeks BEFORE conception but the rule is 40 weeks.

acb+4 · April 2012

The 10-month pregnancy is based on a lunar calendar. I go by weeks because it is more exact, and I get to count down faster (in my mind).

Jenelle101 · April 2012

mrs.jenni:
moonstone523:
You are pregnant for 10 months actually.
There are more than 4 weeks in a month so it's more like 9.5 months total. And since you're technically not PG the first 2 weeks (pre-conception) then it's right around 9 months, give or take a few days.

This. I count by weeks and when I get the, "So...how many months is that?" look, I give tell them roughly what month I am.

blindvictory · April 2012

Well, you kind of ARE pregnant for 10 months. If you count a month as 4 weeks, you're pregnant for 10 months. 40 weeks = 10 months.

I go by weeks. It's easier for me to keep track of. I know sometimes when people ask, "Oh, how far along are you?" and I say "19 weeks!" it throws them off, so I will usually tell them it's about 5 months. But for my own purposes, I go by weeks. My midwife also uses weeks.

MainelyFoolish · April 2012

Around 23/24 weeks is the start of the sixth month of pregnancy, but you're not six months pregnant until you finish your sixth month. Like when your baby is born, it's in its first year of life, but we don't say a child is 1 year old until they have completed their first year.

Eastie156 · April 2012

I count by weeks, although I assume at some point I might just start saying 5 months, 6 months, etc.

CdnFarmGirl08 · April 2012

Like PP have said, i count weeks, but I always get the blank stare when I tell the. So I roughly calculate it to months for them. My pregnancy journal says I am in my 5th month which I guess is true, I have comleted 4.5 months. (That is a very scary thought by the way- I'm halfway done!)

Airynn Chica · April 2012

I count by weeks to myself but I speak in months to other people. I count weeks cuz it's a better count down. In months I go by the day of my last period or the day you start counting your weeks. I was "pregnant" (Yes, I know not really) on the 24th of Dec so on the 24th each month I say I am ___ months (like I just hit 4 months). That way it works out to be 9 months and 5 days when I hit my due date.

When people talk about their kids it's always 'ooo she is 3 weeks', but then on her birth day date they say 'she is 1 month'.

DolphinLover2002 · April 2012

My doctor goes by weeks, and I do to. I always tell people how many weeks I am and if they ask months, it's pretty easy to figure out. 20 weeks is half way, so that would be 4.5 months. So tomorrow I will be 22 weeks and that will be 5 months. I guess that's how I do it!

MrsAB1316 · April 2012

I use weeks but if someone asks how many months I am, I go by the 4 week rule. I'm 22 weeks so I'm 5.5 months. I'm not going to split hairs on how many weeks are actually in a month and all that. I also say that I'm due the first week of September as opposed to saying I'm due September 1st.

dmfan897 · April 2012

I go by weeks when talking to people like close friends/family. When I'm talking to strangers I just say "I'm about __ months".

gingerfamily · April 2012

blindvictory:

Well, you kind of ARE pregnant for 10 months. If you count a month as 4 weeks, you're pregnant for 10 months. 40 weeks = 10 months.

I go by weeks. It's easier for me to keep track of. I know sometimes when people ask, "Oh, how far along are you?" and I say "19 weeks!" it throws them off, so I will usually tell them it's about 5 months. But for my own purposes, I go by weeks. My midwife also uses weeks.

No, you are not. There aren't exactly 4 weeks in any month except maybe February.

fadsmama · April 2012

Weeks.

bosha711 · April 2012

AndreaR1983:
I count by weeks for myself. When people ask, I tell them months.

this

blindvictory · April 2012

mrsh0606:
blindvictory:

Well, you kind of ARE pregnant for 10 months. If you count a month as 4 weeks, you're pregnant for 10 months. 40 weeks = 10 months.

I go by weeks. It's easier for me to keep track of. I know sometimes when people ask, "Oh, how far along are you?" and I say "19 weeks!" it throws them off, so I will usually tell them it's about 5 months. But for my own purposes, I go by weeks. My midwife also uses weeks.

No, you are not. There aren't exactly 4 weeks in any month except maybe February.

Which is why I specified that it's 10 months if you're counting a month as four weeks. The way pregnancy timing is counted anyhow is stupid...it starts before conception and there are a few different ways of figuring your gestation.