My gynac said im 8 weeks but I thought it would be less based on when we conceived. Matlab how exactly do they count this? Bit confusing for me, pls explain.
Oh, I was so confused and anxious about this math in the beginning! Yes, they count from your last period's first day. Try not to stress about the exact days, your doctor's ultrasound scan will confirm the exact gestational age.
In our family, my mother-in-law used to count by months, but doctors calculate by weeks starting from the first day of your last period. It's a bit confusing, but the doctor's weekly method is more accurate.
Welcome to the group dear! Doctors always count from the first day of your LMP. This means your first two weeks of pregnancy actually happen before the baby is even conceived, which is completely normal.
It's simple. Gynacs count from the first day of your last period (LMP), not the day you conceived. So when you test positive, you are already technically 4 weeks pregnant.
I used a pregnancy tracking app where you just enter your LMP (Last Menstrual Period) date, and it automatically calculates your current week. It's super handy and saves you from doing all the manual math!
I totally understand how overwhelming all these calculations can feel when you are starting out. Don't worry, dear, it is measured from the first day of your last period. Each passing week brings you closer to holding your little miracle.
