I was told by my phys. that I a m at least 18 weeks pregnant, however I feel fetal movement everyday, kicking, and I can also feel it with my hand on my stomach. How far along could possibly be?
2006-10-19 18:38:46 · 15 answers · asked by sp87 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You can feel movement as you described at 18 weeks. I don't see any reason to doubt the doctor's assessment based on that alone. Did the doctor go by ultrasound or LMP (last menstrual period) to determine gestational age?
2006-10-19 18:46:41 · answer #1 · answered by Shana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible to feel fetal movement at 18 weeks but its unlikely for first time mums as the uterus wall is thicker then someone who has had more then one pregnancy. Normally around 20-22 weeks pregnant for your first baby, but this is only an average. With my first I was 19 weeks and my daughter 17 weeks this time I was 18 weeks. If your meant to be 18 weeks you will be sent for a routine ultrasound which will give you a good indication of how far you really are. Good Luck and remember every baby is different so every pregnancy is different.
2006-10-20 01:48:48 · answer #2 · answered by mj_missi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just like every baby, every pregnancy is different. I felt movement with my first at 16 weeks and apparently this is quite normal.
When you have an ultrasound you'll have a much better idea. But you already know you are pregnant, so just be prepared, and it won't matter either way.
2006-10-20 01:54:22 · answer #3 · answered by Karen D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! Its normal. Don't stress and to be honest no doctor knows for sure when your baby decides to arrive. My doc was saying I would deliver my daughter March 24th, and she was born on March 11th!!! Sometimes they can be a week or two off and that's normal. Enjoy those kicks. I can't wait to start feeling them soon! Try drinking orange juice or something sweet and feel the baby bounce and kick, its fun!
2006-10-20 02:11:34 · answer #4 · answered by Mom_of_two 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at 18 weeks you are feeling gas bubbles .. i thought with my first that it was movements but when i could finally feel movement it was completly diffrent from gas. roughly 18 weeks is around the end of your first trimester.... about 3 to 4 months
2006-10-20 01:43:22 · answer #5 · answered by sarah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am very thin and felt both of my babies around 15-16 weeks. The doc knows by measurements on the ultrasound, so you are probably close to the 18th week.
2006-10-20 01:56:18 · answer #6 · answered by mammakimber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people have documented feeling a fetus move at 16 weeks.. I think the doctor is probably right... I wouldnt think you're more then 20 weeks.. Congrats!!
2006-10-20 01:42:53 · answer #7 · answered by Ash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18 weeks!
2006-10-20 01:45:35 · answer #8 · answered by someoneoutthere 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could possibly be just that 18 weeks but you should have an ultra sound very soon and it will comfirm you due date.
2006-10-20 01:42:33 · answer #9 · answered by evilella 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends on your last period if you go to www.marhofdimes.com they have a duedate calculator thats pretty accurate and can tell you a pretty good calculation just put in your info,your last period and the avrage lenght of ur cycle
2006-10-20 01:42:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋