I just found out I'm pregnant and I'm a bit confused about how to count the weeks. Do we start from the last period or from conception? Any simple way to figure this out?
I felt so overwhelmed trying to calculate this initially, it felt like a math exam! But actually, your doctor counts the weeks from your last period's start date, so you are technically 'pregnant' even before conception. It's a bit strange but a beautiful way to track your baby's tiny steps.
I am in my 18th week now, but I still get confused sometimes because the calendar months don't match the weeks perfectly! Does anyone else find it confusing to explain to family members what month they are in? I just stick to the LMP count my doctor uses.
We are trying to conceive right now, and I was reading about this too. It is so fascinating that the count starts from the first day of your last cycle. Hopefully, I get to use this counting method myself very soon, fingers crossed.
I know how confusing and stressful it gets when everyone counts weeks differently, it used to drive me crazy! The standard way is to count from the very first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). Take a deep breath, once you get your first ultrasound, the doctor will give you the exact week anyway.
I totally understand how exciting yet confusing it is to count down the days for your sweet baby. Doctors always count from the first day of your last period, making it a 40-week journey. Enjoy each passing week, dear, time really flies.
