If you were measuring ahead, did you go into labor "early"?

Question

Those of you that consistently measured ahead throughout your pregnancy, did you go into labor before your due date? I realize they say you go by your first scan because it's very accurate, but for example, if that's the case, why do some people not see the baby yet at 6 week and others do?

My mom always measured ahead with me and she had me "early." I don't think it was really early, I think that she was further along. I've heard other similar stories. I am having my anatomy scan and first ultrasound since I was 6 weeks (currently 20) this Monday and I've always tracked very well. According to my calculations, I'm a couple weeks further along. I get how ovulation works and that sperm can live for quite a few days, but 2-3 weeks seems like a long time to be off by.

I haven't been seeing a doctor so I haven't had any other measurements or ultrasounds done. I just went to a clinic when I first found out to make sure baby was alive and hadn't had care until now because I have a midwife and she doesn't start prenatal care until 16 weeks.  So this is barely my second appt coming up. I'm curious as to whether I will measure ahead, which I'm expecting.

So the questions again: If you measured ahead during your pregnancy, did you go into labor early/before your due date?

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yes!! I consistently measured 1-2 weeks "ahead" during my entire first pregnancy, and had an edd of november 15th according to the first day of my last menstrual period.. but during our ultrasound at 18 weeks, the u/s tech guessed that November 9th was a more accurate edd based on his size.. he ended up being born on november 9th, about a week "early." my midwife said that based on the wrinkles on the bottoms of his feet, he was a little underbaked, but I still think that I ovulated a little early. I also read something interesting in the last year that said that gestational times may be tied to a woman's metabolism, and that a faster metabolism makes for a shorter amount of time needed in the womb... which for us was true, I suppose, since i def have a very high metabolism, and our baby was done in 39w1d. hope this answers your question a bit! :)

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No, I delivered 12 days after edd!

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Yep! Measured a week ahead at least the whole time and went into labor at 38 weeks.

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Any one else care to share their experience?? I am now 29 weeks and measuring 33. That's quite a bit off.  I still think I'm further along, but we are keeping the March 26 due date.

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