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Due Date "Issues"

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Hello Ladies,

I went for my second appointment today. Everything went great I saw another strong heartbeat.

The doctor said something that was a bit weird...

He said that I am somewhere between 7 and 9 weeks.

According to my calculations I would be 9weeks 3 days today. The first day of my last period was November 15. I even used the digital ovulation kit and we BDed accordingly.

He scheduled me to come in again in 4 weeks and we'll do another ultrasound and I'll hear the heartbeat during that visit. He also stated that he'd be better able to pin point the due date during that visit. The baby will be more developed and "older".

This is my second pregnancy...I didn't have this experience with my first.

My doctor assured me that this is normal and that the most important thing right now is that we have a strong heartbeat.

I just want to know my due date and I also want to know exactly how far along I am.

Have any of you had the same experience? Thoughts? Opinions?

BTW - I love my doctor...he's very attentive and thoughtful so I don't think that he was giving me subpar care...he delivered my son and I have no issues with him.

It's just weird...
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What makes him think you aren't as far along? Is it the size of the baby, your uterus, or dates?
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I went through something like this - I thought I was 11 weeks but another OB told me I was measuring about 15 weeks. I couldn't judge it by my LMP because it was never regular. The only thing I could do was trust my OB and the ultrasounds.

I was upset at first, knowing that he "misdated" my pregnancy but I'm glad, knowing that I might get to see my little boy sooner than I thought!
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He said it's the size of the baby. He also said that the due date may be totally accurate.

I think I'm going to call back tomorrow and talk with the nurse.

AI figured that since I was using a digital OPK that it'd be easier to pinpoint the date. I actually forgot to mention this to him during the visit today.

My best friend owns a Women's Clinic and he told me that it's very common for there to be some "issues" with pin pointing due dates...especially during the early stages of pregnancy. I'm not sure that I'm buying that answer...

My experience was completely different with my son. BUT I also didn't get in to see the doctor until I was further along. I went in earlier this time because I had spotting two weeks ago...

He was very clear that everything looked normal and that I don't need to be concerned...

But...I'm just not so sure.

I want a due date!
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Hey Miss Caitlin,

I too would be happy with that situation...being further along...

However, my doctor is saying that I may be earlier.

My periods weren't "regular" before I conceived...after taking the pill for 7 years I stopped taking them in August...no period in September...a "weird" one in October...and an "interesting" one in November. BUT I used the digital OPKs to pinpoint when I ovulated. I figured that this would make it easier...

I'm just frustrated.
Tray34
Tray34
Once the baby is bigger it will be easier to tell..my first u/s the baby was measuring smaller then my second one (at 10 weeks) the baby measured 3 days ahead..Its all pretty much a guess anyway..I'm sure its all good.CAnt wait to hear about the next one.Good luck!
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i had two due dates with my first. the first was sept 23 and the second oct 10th. i think the one in sept was correct. though we were induced on the 10th. he came out all wrinkley and purple which is a sign of a baby who is late...guess we'll never know. good luck
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My RE wouldn't even GIVE me a due date until I was firmly 9 weeks along cause alot of development happens in those early weeks that can shape your outcome date. So if your little one is totallly perfect and healthy, just a little slower to move along, your due date could be later than you think. That my be why the doc is hesitating just to be safe and make sure he tells you the RIGHT date. Either way - it's GREAT that your heartbeat was strong and all is going well.
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