How can I tell how far along I am? - Page 2

Woubouma · Feb 1st, 2010, 09:54 AM

Thanks for the replies, it helped to know what to expect. GP squeezed me in today, but said I need to see the midwife. He felt my belly and said he could feel something but he didn't want to guess. I've got a scan appointment on Thursday and seeing the midwife there at the hospital, because he thinks the consultant will want to see me. Blood pressure was a bit low and I'm still underweight. It is all starting to feel a bit real now!

I am worried about one thing, will they ask anything about the father?

brandonsgirl · Feb 1st, 2010, 10:27 AM

They will ask for obvious reasons.. health and stuff. But if you say you dont know then they will leave it at that. Is there a reason you dont want them to know?

Woubouma · Feb 1st, 2010, 14:39 PM

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Originally Posted by brandonsgirl

They will ask for obvious reasons.. health and stuff. But if you say you dont know then they will leave it at that. Is there a reason you dont want them to know?

I'm not 100% sure who the father is. That sounds awful doesn't it.

How accurate are scans? Will they tell me the day? I might be able to work it out then. I thought because I had no periods I couldn't get pregnant.

Gosh knows how I'm going to tell my parents and friends that I'm going to be a single mum!

bky · Feb 1st, 2010, 14:51 PM

Generally they base the age off a crown to rump measurement (CRL crown to rump length), and it's more or less accurate +/- 1-2 weeks. They'll give you an estimate though, something like 9 week, 3 days, or 6 weeks 5 days etc. That number minus 2 weeks is when you supposedly conceived.
For instance I know I ovulated (as I was tracking) on October 5th, however, due to baby's growth etc my measurements are a few days ahead. Then there is the whole when did the sperm meet the egg and all that too

They should be able to tell you with a reasonable amount of accuracy at least the week.

brandonsgirl · Feb 1st, 2010, 14:57 PM

They should be able to tell you how far along you are and they will also tell you your estimated due date but remember that hardly any babies are born on their due date.
Its pretty much a guessing game anyways lol

And as for not knowing who the father is isnt a terrible thing. Its not great but no one will think terrible of you here. The majority of us dont judge.

How old are you if yu dont mind me asking?
If you ever wanna chat about watever you can just PM me

*EDIT* there are tonnes of single mums on here so your not alone.

MrsGlitz · Feb 1st, 2010, 17:24 PM

Like other's have said, they'll give you an estimate on how far along you are and will be able to help with working out roughly when you conceived.

How are you feeling?

Woubouma · Feb 2nd, 2010, 07:01 AM

You are all so lovely. I'm really happy about it, I didn't think I could have children. I'm worried though, I look after my auntie full time and don't know how I'm going to cope with that and a baby, without a partner.

brandonsgirl · Feb 2nd, 2010, 07:11 AM

Dont worry hun, you will find a way. Plenty of people do it all the time. Maybe there is someone else who could help look after your aunt part time? That way it will take the strain off you. Something that you will really need help with later on in pregnancy.

MrsGlitz · Feb 2nd, 2010, 07:13 AM

Aww bless you.

Can anyone else help with looking after your auntie? Do you live with her? Are you at uni as well? That's a lot to take on!

Woubouma · Feb 2nd, 2010, 07:22 AM

It is just me and her. She is like a Mum to me. I don't know how to tell her about the baby, she thinks I'm a virgin!

I'm so nervous and excited about my scan. Not long and I can find out when I'll meet my baby!

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Woubouma Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 11	Thanks for the replies, it helped to know what to expect. GP squeezed me in today, but said I need to see the midwife. He felt my belly and said he could feel something but he didn't want to guess. I've got a scan appointment on Thursday and seeing the midwife there at the hospital, because he thinks the consultant will want to see me. Blood pressure was a bit low and I'm still underweight. It is all starting to feel a bit real now! I am worried about one thing, will they ask anything about the father?

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Feb 1st, 2010, 10:27 AM	#12
brandonsgirl Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wanting to come home to England Posts: 3,312	They will ask for obvious reasons.. health and stuff. But if you say you dont know then they will leave it at that. Is there a reason you dont want them to know?

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Feb 1st, 2010, 14:51 PM	#14
bky Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, NZ Posts: 4,013	Generally they base the age off a crown to rump measurement (CRL crown to rump length), and it's more or less accurate +/- 1-2 weeks. They'll give you an estimate though, something like 9 week, 3 days, or 6 weeks 5 days etc. That number minus 2 weeks is when you supposedly conceived. For instance I know I ovulated (as I was tracking) on October 5th, however, due to baby's growth etc my measurements are a few days ahead. Then there is the whole when did the sperm meet the egg and all that too They should be able to tell you with a reasonable amount of accuracy at least the week.

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Feb 1st, 2010, 14:57 PM	#15
brandonsgirl Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wanting to come home to England Posts: 3,312	They should be able to tell you how far along you are and they will also tell you your estimated due date but remember that hardly any babies are born on their due date. Its pretty much a guessing game anyways lol And as for not knowing who the father is isnt a terrible thing. Its not great but no one will think terrible of you here. The majority of us dont judge. How old are you if yu dont mind me asking? If you ever wanna chat about watever you can just PM me EDIT there are tonnes of single mums on here so your not alone.

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Feb 1st, 2010, 17:24 PM	#16
MrsGlitz Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bournemouth, Dorset Posts: 3,150	Like other's have said, they'll give you an estimate on how far along you are and will be able to help with working out roughly when you conceived. How are you feeling?

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Feb 2nd, 2010, 07:01 AM	#17
Woubouma Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 11	You are all so lovely. I'm really happy about it, I didn't think I could have children. I'm worried though, I look after my auntie full time and don't know how I'm going to cope with that and a baby, without a partner.

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Feb 2nd, 2010, 07:11 AM	#18
brandonsgirl Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wanting to come home to England Posts: 3,312	Dont worry hun, you will find a way. Plenty of people do it all the time. Maybe there is someone else who could help look after your aunt part time? That way it will take the strain off you. Something that you will really need help with later on in pregnancy.

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Feb 2nd, 2010, 07:13 AM	#19
MrsGlitz Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bournemouth, Dorset Posts: 3,150	Aww bless you. Can anyone else help with looking after your auntie? Do you live with her? Are you at uni as well? That's a lot to take on!

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Feb 2nd, 2010, 07:22 AM	#20
Woubouma Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 11	It is just me and her. She is like a Mum to me. I don't know how to tell her about the baby, she thinks I'm a virgin! I'm so nervous and excited about my scan. Not long and I can find out when I'll meet my baby!

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