This is my first pregnancy and i keep getting confused with all the week counting. Just want to understand the full duration properly. From when do we actually start counting?
Well, they say 9 months but it's actually 40 weeks! That extra month of pregnancy is the world's biggest marketing scam, haha. But don't worry, the time actually flies by.
A normal pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, which is roughly 9 calendar months and a few days. Don't worry about counting days, just track by weeks on a simple calendar, it makes planning your hospital visits much easier.
It lasts for about 40 weeks from your last period. Since my PCOS made my periods highly irregular, my doctor calculated my weeks using the first ultrasound scan, which is much more accurate.
I felt so amazed when my doctor told me it's 40 weeks in total! Counting down week by week made me feel so connected to my little one as they grew inside me.
Normally it is 40 weeks, but sometimes babies arrive a bit early or late. Every week is a milestone, so just take it one gentle week at a time and keep in close touch with your doctor.
I totally understand how long and beautiful this journey can feel, dear. It lasts for 40 weeks, and every single week is a step closer to holding your precious miracle in your arms.
Honestly, it is 40 weeks, but with a newborn keeping me awake all night, I can tell you those 40 weeks felt like 40 years! Just enjoy your sleep right now because once the delivery is done, sleep becomes a luxury!
