I got my positive test recently but im actually not sure kitne month ki hu. My periods are always irregular so counting from last date feels confusing yaar. How do you all figure out the exact month, is it only from scan?
It can be so confusing to calculate! 🗓️ Generally, weeks 1-4 is 1st month, 5-8 is 2nd month, and so on. Just download a good tracker to keep it simple! 😊
During my check-ups at my hospital, the coordinator clearly explained that they follow the gestational age from the scan report. You should just ask your doctor or the nursing staff to write down your current month and week on your file so there is no confusion.
I only keep track of my pregnancy months by what I am craving! In my 3rd month it was imli, and now in my 5th month I want hot samosas. But seriously, just check your LMP date to know the exact month.
You calculate it from the first day of your last period (LMP). My doctor explained that pregnancy is calculated in weeks, not exact calendar months, because it's 40 weeks total. So, if you are 16 weeks, you are in your 4th month.
Don't worry too much about complex charts. Just ask your gynac during your routine check-up, 'Doctor, abhi kaunsa month chal raha hai?' They will tell you simply, write it down on a calendar at home.
When I got my positive test, I felt so confused about which month I was in. I felt like I was already two months pregnant but doctor said I was only 5 weeks. It takes a little time to understand the weekly math!
Honestly, I am in my 8th month now and my brain is so tired I can barely do basic math! Just look up a standard weeks-to-months chart on Google, it's the easiest way when you have pregnancy brain like me.
A simple rule of thumb: divide your completed weeks by 4. For example, 12 weeks means 3 months completed. But remember, the exact month/due date is always confirmed by the dating ultrasound scan done around 8-12 weeks.
I am also trying to understand this system! It's so weird that they start counting from the last period even before we actually conceive. Hoping to use this calculation for myself very soon!
It's completely normal to feel confused about this, honey. Time flies so fast once the baby arrives, and all these weekly calculations will make sense. Just enjoy this beautiful phase, you are doing great.
