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More worries - size & sex of baby

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Veryxonfused · 12/12/2022 16:54

Hi everyone, I’m back with my 7152526th thread of worries šŸ˜‚šŸ™„

I know I probably have nothing to worry about but just looking for reassurance anyway.
At my dating scan I was dated 4 days ahead despite being fairly sure of my dates (consistent 28 day cycles, ovulation pain on day 15 - your typical average cycle).
I had a 16 wk scan and my mum asked if the baby was looking the right size and she said you can just tell at this stage that it looks right, but I did see her measure the head and it said 15 wk 3 days - which is my original due date from LMP but just wondering if it’s anything to worry about that I’ve lost those 4 days that were added on if that makes sense?

Also we found out the sex - a girl! But now worrying that maybe if I was only measuring 15+3 it’s not very accurate? She was very very sure though and said she’s being doing this a long time. I’ve attached the photos of the ā€˜potty shot’ as baby was not shy
I don’t care what sex it is at all tbh but I have announced it now so it would be a bit awkward if it turned out to be a boy šŸ˜‚

More worries - size & sex of baby
More worries - size & sex of baby
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Bellesjp · 12/12/2022 17:18

Looks like my scan from 16 weeks and I'm having a girl :) think it's normal to measure a few days out so try not to worry too much x

Hatscats · 12/12/2022 17:21

Due date is just an estimate anyway, think of it as a due period 3 weeks either side!

NHS scan will hopefully confirm sex for you at 20 weeks!

Lcb123 · 12/12/2022 17:27

Due date is an estimate so not sure it matters. This is why I’d never tell anyone the sex (I would prefer to not know)!

Veryxonfused · 12/12/2022 17:31

yep, got a bit excited telling people tbh and it seems like everyone i know does it but now having regrets šŸ˜‚

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Bubbles021 · 13/12/2022 05:14

Measurements are really tricky to get, so they may always be slightly out. I think it's only worrying when the measurements start becoming a few weeks behind.

MamaFirst · 13/12/2022 05:29

The scan is the best, most accurate way to date the baby. Knowing ovulation and your cycle etc still doesn't guarantee when you precisely conceived. It's only a matter days anyway so don't worry, it won't have any impact.

Veryxonfused · 13/12/2022 09:10

If there is a strong heartbeat is that an indication baby is still growing?

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