Anyone lie about LMP?

JoelsGirl07 · January 2009

When I called to make my first appt, I couldn't remember my LMP and didn't have my chart nearby. Even if I had, I would have had to give them an adjusted date b/c I was a late ovulator. I had to call back this afternoon b/c they hadn't returned my call, and I flat out told them I didn't know my LMP (that's what I get for telling one fib...a string of lies).

Because of this, I was given an appt tomorrow for a beta and to meet with one of the docs, and they want me to schedule an U/S for confirmation of pregnancy (if the doc wants, or my insurance required it, or something). Has anyone else done this? Has it gotten you in trouble?

Sequoyah Shoars · January 2009

Lopo · January 2009

is right.

mrsmel · January 2009

um, no. you don't have to give them a different date. just tell them your real lmp and explain that you ovulated late. when you have an exam/sonogram, they'll confirm.

cedens · January 2009

i dont see how you really lied- but that may just be me and how i am reading what you typed- if you can't remember it, you can't remember it...

and i really dont think that will get you in trouble cause they bring you in sometimes for confirmation anyways (depending on doc) and then they send you for a dating u/s (depending on doc) - my doc did all of this- so it didn't matter what date i told them my LMP was, they go by the dating u/s after they know what it is!

Sequoyah Shoars · January 2009

actually, lying to you dr. is a great way to start off the communication! your baby is sure to recieve the best care if you lie!!! you should do it.

jnk062602 · January 2009

I guess the only "trouble" you could be in would be if you are measuring behind, what could you say then? Oh, I just remembered it is this date. I don't see how your insurance would find out you lied.

I didn't lie about mine. But it was confusing to try to keep explaining. My LMP was first week of Oct. But I was on a 3 month BC. This is where they kept getting confused. Antibiotic was taken mid-end November. By blood work and ultrasound, turns out I concieved beginning of Dec.

kleopatra09 · January 2009

Why would you ever lie about that? Just to get to the doctor sooner? Or to get an ultrasound?

Wait it out like a decent, honest person...like the rest of us had to.

KacieLeigh · January 2009

I told them my LMP but they're going to completely disregard that date when we go for our dating u/s next Monday. I'm sure everything will be fine...but just for future reference...never ever lie to your doctor! He's there to help you and he can't do that without correct information!

JasonsMauiMama · January 2009

This has been discussed before. Several people feel that if you fib, you're taking the appointment away from someone who's having a complication, and needs this ultrasound more than you do.

I was pretty unsure of my LMP. I may have played it up during my appointment, but I honestly have no recollection of when it was. (I probably would have used two forms of BC the night of DH's b-day if I'd remembered.) I did wait over a week for my ultrasound at the high risk specialist (who I needed to see anyways.), so I don't think that I took away an emergency slot. But, obviously I feel a tinge of guilt if I'm justifying it to this extent.

I don't think you'd get in trouble though. Come clean with your OB. Your care depends on giving her truthful information.

EMMB · January 2009

What is with all of the first tri-ers lieing to their OBs or thinking about lieing to their doctor lately? Just be honest ladies! Lieing isn't going to make your baby grow any faster or really help you in any way. Think about how silly you are going to look if/when you get caught in your lies.

Jason'swife · January 2009

Get you in trouble? How?

If I had gone with an OB I would have lied about LMP just to avoid the whole argument about late ovulation, since a lot of doctors are douchebags and will still try to go with they typical 28 day cycle even if you hand them a chart that shows an obvious late O. I went with a midwife though, so it wasn't an issue.

AutumnBride929 · January 2009

When I called my OB office, I was actually expecting them to ask me when I O'd, lol, I have no idea why I would think that every woman would know when they O'd. Anyway, so I knew that date... and the date of my LMP slipped my mind so I actually gave them a later date by five days. It actually works out for the best because I would have gone in this week if I gave them the correct date but DH is OOT for work all week long and I would hate to have him miss it because I'm getting an u/s. They will be thinking about about 8 weeks along when I go in next week but I'll be 9w2d!

JasonsMauiMama · January 2009

EMMB:
What is with all of the first tri-ers lieing to their OBs or thinking about lieing to their doctor lately? Just be honest ladies! Lieing isn't going to make your baby grow any faster or really help you in any way. Think about how silly you are going to look if/when you get caught in your lies.

I don't think the OP lied so much as failed to correct an earlier honest mistake. I think it would be pretty darned hard to turn down an ultrasound that's less than 24 hours away.

Jason'swife · January 2009

Clarification... I would never lie just to get an u/s. That's stupid.

JasonsMauiMama · January 2009

Jason'swife:
Clarification... I would never lie just to get an u/s. That's stupid.

Honestly - because I'm just curious about the answer - if you had made an honest mistake when you first called your OB and were then given an u/s appointment the very next day, would you have spoken up?

JoelsGirl07 · January 2009

Just to clarify, I did not outright lie. When i talked to the second person, I told her I really couldn't remember (which I can't, I don't even know how many days post-O I am without my darn chart in my hand). What I did FAIL to do was have my chart in hand when I called. I told the original girl I could calculate when 8-10 weeks on the calendar would be, but she didn't want to know that. I will bring my chart with me tomorrow and hopefully get it all straight....Looking at my chart right now, they would have me a couple days all the way to a week and a half off by my LMP....

I really hope no one would actually think I would outright LIE to my doctor....that's just stupid, and I know that. I am just really forgetful....I went to the grocery store and forgot my coupons AND my list today, and I had been planning this trip all day....I'm losing it!

JoelsGirl07 · January 2009

One more thing, the U/S was offered to me the first time I called when I gave them the date of 12/12, but said it was somewhere around there and I couldn't remember exactly. Looking it up, I had AF on 12/10, but my adjusted for preggo wheel date would probably be 12/16...so I was somewhere in the middle. ANd the U/S wouldn't be until 8 weeks anyway.

mfransdell · January 2009

EMMB:
What is with all of the first tri-ers lieing to their OBs or thinking about lieing to their doctor lately? Just be honest ladies! Lieing isn't going to make your baby grow any faster or really help you in any way. Think about how silly you are going to look if/when you get caught in your lies.

ALL us first tri-ers arent lying.

Want a personalized experience?

Anyone lie about LMP?

Re: Anyone lie about LMP?

Choose Another Board

Search Boards