Am I 3/4 weeks or 5/6 weeks?

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So, I went to my local doc to get my levels checked at “4 weeks 0 days”, the day after my missed my period. Technically I only conceived two weeks prior to that. 
My doc was concerned telling my levels were extremely low. Talking to me about miscarriage. They were 102. 
I had a sonogram that Friday and my sac measured 5w1d but of course couldn’t see baby yet. 
I went yesterday and my levels were 1,831. They went up over 1700. So my doc was saying how wonderful that was but is saying i’m only 3/4 weeks. I’m like but technically I’m 5/6 weeks? She said no, you couldn’t have been pregnant before you conceived. I’m like, “I know but I thought that’s how they based your due date and stuff?” 
She has made me cry from worry and be confused as hell.
Technically I am 5/6 weeks, right??? 
My LMP was Dec. 10.

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She doesn’t sound too competent... I’d hope every OB would know that gestational age is based off LMP until you get an ultrasound to verify dating. I’d go by what your ultrasound measured you at! Also, I got my hcg drawn at 3+6 and it was 36. The number doesn’t matter as long as it doubles appropriately. Maybe find a new doc 😐

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If Dec 10 was the first day of your last period you’d be 5 weeks :) that’s the date of mine too.

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It goes based on LMP. Don’t let them scare you, dear. Also you may want to find a new doctor. If they’re giving you bad information this early it’s only bound to get worse. Further, HCG levels are entirely arbitrary because everybody’s body is so different. One person’s could be 40 while another’s is 400 and the 400 could miscarry while 40 carries to term. As long as it’s present and increasing, don’t worry. The number means nothing.  
My LMP is 12/22 and I’m due Sept 28 so if you’re 28 average, you should be due Sept 16.

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Then you’d be 5 weeks 1 day and your due date would be sept 16th. I’m 4 days behind you and my friend has the same EDD as you. I’d def find another doctor for a second opinion or switch doctors.

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My lmp was December 6th and I'm almost 6 weeks so you'd be 5. They should know that 🙄

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Why are they doing so many early scans and tests? That sounds really odd.

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My last period was the 5th of December and I’m 6 weeks today, it’s always calculated from LMP X

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My last period was 17th December. I conceived somewhere between 28th Dec and 4th Jan. I’m pregnant, tested positive 5 days ago so I’m currently 4weeks and 5 days based off my last period. Period due tomorrow (but not coming hopefully).
What you’re saying is correct. It’s based off your last period, not when you actually conceive. I don’t really know exactly why they base it from that day, but yeah you’re right!

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I went through a similar situation with my previous OB. She literally told me that I’m “bad luck” because of my previous ectopic. I was devastated as it was, didn’t need the negativity on top of it. I ended up finding a new OB and am way happier now. I think some doctors forget the compassion aspect. I’m sorry you’re going through this. Wishing the best for you!! 💕

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Change docs wtf

Am I 3/4 weeks or 5/6 weeks?

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