Confused with dating
Going off my first day of my last period, I’m 8+5.
When I went for my first scan, I was measuring 3 days behind.
Do I change my gestation to what the scanner tells me the baby is measuring at or do I continue with my LMP dates?
I’ve had two scans, one was 3 days behind but the next one a week later had caught up a day.
Technically going off my LMP, I’m 8+5 but based of what the scanner says, I’m 8+3. I know the difference is minor but just curious!
I’m probably being stupid but want to clear it up 😂
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I would go from your periods. The measurements cant be accurate until after 12 week dating scan xx
I was a week behind at my first private scan, a week later I had my first midwife appointment and she said to date from my period and not the first scan. I think so much growing/change happens in the first 12 weeks it’s hard to date properly until the 12 week scan. So I would go off your LMP xx
Thanks girls! I’ll do that. I almost feel like I’m lying to myself by adding those two days on. With having so many previous losses, a day with no issues feels like such an achievement haha!
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