Just found out I’m pregnant! When to work out rough due date?

[welshgirl96]

Me and my partner started TTC in July. I stopped taking the pill on 24th June. My withdrawal bleed was 11-15th July with a light flow, and my first proper period was due tomorrow! Been having symptoms such as really bad gas, one odd day of sickness, extreme bloating and bad moods. I had a feeling this morning that I should do a test, first one was very faint but I could see a line! Went and bought a pack of 3 early detection clear blue tests and 2 of them have both come back positive, much clearer than the first one I did! Still can’t believe how quickly this has happened even though we only started TTC in July! I’ll attach some photos of the tests!
My question is how can I work out my due date if I’ve not had a proper period since coming off the pill? Can I work it out from the first day of my withdrawal bleed?

Your dating scan will give you a more accurate due date. It’s not an exact science, but based on your tests I’d say you’re around 12-14 days past ovulation so you’d be 4 weeks pregnant (it’s dated from your “last period” which is usually 2 weeks before ovulation).

And congratulations!

@IShineAShoe

And congratulations!

Thank you!

Many congrats OP, it’s such an exciting time

Congratulations! Your expected due date according to an online calculator is April 11th 2021. Is this your first? x

Sorry I meant April 17th 2021

For now, go by your LMP (last menstrual period) which is 11th July, even though it was a withdrawal bleed. This happened to me with DC1. You'll get an accurate date at your 12 week dating scan. Mine was moved a week later. So according to the NHS due date calculator, you're due 17th April 2021.

@hypernova

For now, go by your LMP (last menstrual period) which is 11th July, even though it was a withdrawal bleed. This happened to me with DC1. You'll get an accurate date at your 12 week dating scan. Mine was moved a week later. So according to the NHS due date calculator, you're due 17th April 2021.

Thank you! This is what I assumed, makes sense

Thanks everyone! This will be my first!