Dates

[leeloo]

Ok so this is my 4th baby so you'd think I could answer my own question!

I know the date of my last LMP is 23rd of November and I pretty much know when I ovulated, which makes me due 30th August. My periods were pretty regular!

My scan however said I am actually due 24th August! That's a whole 5 - 6 days earlier than I thought! How is that possible? Which date should I be going by!

Much love x

[Calluna]

I would go by the later if they give you a choice. Gives you mor time before they start pushing for induction.

[RainbowRiver]

Depends on the hospital too. Mine works on dating scan over LMP

im with Calluna, later the date the better

[onthefly]

I'd go by your LMP, also, for the same reason as Calluna. The scans can be out, it happens. With my DD the early scan showed a due date 6 days later than my original - and our dates were solid since we did IVF. In my case, since I seem to have long gestations, it was handy to go with the scan EDD, since it was later. I would pick a date that suits you better and stick with it.

[leeloo]

Yep I think that's the best idea! I'll go with the earlier date now while it's still early and then at the pointy end I'll switch! :-)

[MLR1901]

Just go with your gut feeling! Prob LMP!
Scans can be out but the can only measure growth, and sometimes baby is curled up!