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Re: Confused

From: Celeste (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 12 Sep 1999 08:48:31 -0500 (CDT)

At Sun, 12 Sep 1999, Liz wrote: >
>According to my dates, I am now almost six months pregnant, but because
>of my short cycle prior to becoming pregnant, I will miss my 8th period
>next week. By the time I give birth then, I will have missed twelve
>periods! This seems very strange indeed. I keep track of my cycle using
>'Persona', the form of contraceptive we used before pregnancy, so it is
>accurate. Can anyone shed any light on this, and might it be likely
>that I will have my baby before the EDD?
>
>Thank you.

Liz, I don't think it matters how many period you miss. Your baby needs to grow inside of you for about 38 weeks from when you ovulated and concieved. If you know your date of ovulation/conception just count ahead 38 weeks on the calendar and that's your due date. I have irregular cycles too. Mostly they are much longer than the average 28 days. But to my suprise, they can be shorter. As a result we are expecting number 5. The way I do my calculations seems to work almost to the day with each one. Of course it can vary by a week or so in either direction. Depending when you baby wants to make it's appearance. Good Luck. Celeste



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