Pregnancy right after Period?

K_ · Mar 23rd, 2012, 11:16 AM

I had a scan measuring at 7 wks 2 days yesterday, but if I count back it would mean I was pregnant from the day after my period ended. Could it really be? I expected ovulation to occur later, even if I know it can vary.

We also got to hear the heartbeat! Amazing feeling.

Thanks in advance.

~Mummy~ · Mar 23rd, 2012, 11:20 AM

Sometimes the scans are off on their dates.

I remember my first scan (previous pregnancy) they put me back a week when I knew for sure that it couldn't be, two weeks later at a different scan they put my dates forward, so it all evened out.

I think it's a lot more likely that your bubba is just measuring big at the moment than it is that you conceived right after your period finished (although it can happen.)

CandyApple19 · Mar 23rd, 2012, 11:28 AM

Until you get past a certain point (usually around 7 weeks) the baby can grow at unpredictable rates, thats why they date you at between 11-14 weeks because the baby grows at a more standard rate and its easier to date. i had an ultrasound at what i thought was almost 7 weeks and i only measured 5! i went back 12 days later and my baby measured 6+6 instead of 6+3 like it shouldve been. dont worry too much. :-)

K_ · Mar 23rd, 2012, 11:30 AM

Thanks for replying.

I've had 3 scans so far and in each scan they've changed my dates. I'm scheduled again until 6 wks from now. Hopefully by then we can see more accuracy.

GlasgowAngel · Mar 23rd, 2012, 14:01 PM

When they date you, you are counted as being already 2 weeks pregnant by yhe time you ovulate. So that's why those dates then take you back to roighly your last period.

clairylou78 · Mar 23rd, 2012, 15:32 PM

when i was pregnant with my son who is now three i had what i thought was a period at around 4 weeks before i knew i was pregnant went to docs as was feeling rubbish and she made me do test i was convinced i couldnt be pregnant as hadnt had sex after that period but was told that must have been implatation bleeding.
Just did a test yesterday and found out im pregnant with exact same circumstance had a bleed 3 weeks ago which i thought was period but again havent had sex since then as been feeling tired and sick turns out im nearly 8 weeks.

Mar 23rd, 2012, 11:16 AM	#1
K_ Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 308	Pregnancy right after Period? I had a scan measuring at 7 wks 2 days yesterday, but if I count back it would mean I was pregnant from the day after my period ended. Could it really be? I expected ovulation to occur later, even if I know it can vary. We also got to hear the heartbeat! Amazing feeling. Thanks in advance.

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Mar 23rd, 2012, 11:20 AM	#2
~Mummy~ Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: UK Posts: 854	Sometimes the scans are off on their dates. I remember my first scan (previous pregnancy) they put me back a week when I knew for sure that it couldn't be, two weeks later at a different scan they put my dates forward, so it all evened out. I think it's a lot more likely that your bubba is just measuring big at the moment than it is that you conceived right after your period finished (although it can happen.)

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Mar 23rd, 2012, 11:28 AM	#3
CandyApple19 Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Yorkshire, Batley Posts: 9,369	Until you get past a certain point (usually around 7 weeks) the baby can grow at unpredictable rates, thats why they date you at between 11-14 weeks because the baby grows at a more standard rate and its easier to date. i had an ultrasound at what i thought was almost 7 weeks and i only measured 5! i went back 12 days later and my baby measured 6+6 instead of 6+3 like it shouldve been. dont worry too much. :-)

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Mar 23rd, 2012, 11:30 AM	#4
K_ Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 308	Thanks for replying. I've had 3 scans so far and in each scan they've changed my dates. I'm scheduled again until 6 wks from now. Hopefully by then we can see more accuracy.

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Mar 23rd, 2012, 14:01 PM	#5
GlasgowAngel Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glasgow Posts: 963	When they date you, you are counted as being already 2 weeks pregnant by yhe time you ovulate. So that's why those dates then take you back to roighly your last period.

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Mar 23rd, 2012, 15:32 PM	#6
clairylou78 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Durham Posts: 115	when i was pregnant with my son who is now three i had what i thought was a period at around 4 weeks before i knew i was pregnant went to docs as was feeling rubbish and she made me do test i was convinced i couldnt be pregnant as hadnt had sex after that period but was told that must have been implatation bleeding. Just did a test yesterday and found out im pregnant with exact same circumstance had a bleed 3 weeks ago which i thought was period but again havent had sex since then as been feeling tired and sick turns out im nearly 8 weeks.

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