Key Developments
Estimated Conception:
February 28, 1978
February 28, 1978
+ Pregnancy Test:
March 14, 1978
March 14, 1978
Estimated First Heart Beat:
March 24, 1978
March 24, 1978
Estimated Due Date:
November 21, 1978
November 21, 1978
Birthday Signs
Baby's star sign is Scorpio
Birthstone: Topaz Citrine
Birth Flower: Chrysanthemum or Peony
Birthstone Color: Yellow
Birthstone: Topaz Citrine
Birth Flower: Chrysanthemum or Peony
Birthstone Color: Yellow
Trimester Dates
Trimester One:
Feb 14, 1978 - May 22, 1978
0 - 13 WeeksTrimester Two:
May 23, 1978 - Aug 28, 1978
14 - 27 WeeksTrimester Three:
Aug 29, 1978 - Nov 21, 1978
28 - 40 WeeksMonths Timeline
| 1 Month Pregnant | Mar 14, 1978 |
| 2 Months Pregnant | Apr 14, 1978 |
| 3 Months Pregnant | May 14, 1978 |
| 4 Months Pregnant | Jun 14, 1978 |
| 5 Months Pregnant | Jul 14, 1978 |
| 6 Months Pregnant | Aug 14, 1978 |
| 7 Months Pregnant | Sep 14, 1978 |
| 8 Months Pregnant | Oct 14, 1978 |
| 9 Months Pregnant | Nov 14, 1978 |
| Due Date: November 21, 1978 | |
Date |
How Often to Visit Doctor[1] |
| Mar 14 - Aug 29 | Once a month during this time |
| Aug 29 - Oct 24 | Twice per month during this time |
| Oct 24 - Nov 21 | Once per week during this time |
Prenatal Testing Dates[2]
Early Ultrasound Scan:
Apr 11, 1978 to May 16, 1978
7 to 13 weeks
7 to 13 weeks
First Trimester Screening or Nuchal Translucency Scan (Blood Test and Ultrasound):
May 2, 1978 to May 16, 1978
11 to 13 weeks
11 to 13 weeks
Quad Screen (Blood Test):
May 30, 1978 to Jul 4, 1978
15 to 20 weeks
15 to 20 weeks
Second Trimester Ultrasound or Anomaly Scan:
Jun 20, 1978 to Jul 11, 1978
18 to 21 weeks
18 to 21 weeks
Glucose Challenge Screening (Blood Test):
Aug 1, 1978 to Aug 29, 1978
24 to 28 weeks
24 to 28 weeks
Your Firsts
| First missed period | Mar 14 | 4 Weeks |
| Baby's heart beat heard | May 09 | 16 Weeks |
| Belly definitely showing | Jun 06 | 16-18 Weeks |
| Baby kicks felt, second or later babies | Jun 20 | 18-20 Weeks |
| Friends and family may feel baby move | Sep 19 | 31 Weeks |
Baby's Developments
| Conception is most likely on this date | Feb 28 | 2 Weeks |
| First heart beat | Mar 24 | 5 Weeks |
| Major organs have formed and face is slowly forming | Apr 25 | 10 Weeks |
| Miscarriage risk decreases | May 9 | 12 Weeks |
| Your baby can see light through their closed eyelids | May 30 | 15 Weeks |
| You may be able to feel your baby move now | Jun 6 | 16 Weeks |
| Your baby can now hear sounds | Jun 27 | 19 Weeks |
| Third trimester, baby is "practice breathing" | Aug 29 | 28 Weeks |
| Eyelashes, fingernails, and toenails have now formed | Sep 26 | 32 Weeks |
Things to Consider
| Start planning maternity leave and postpartum work schedule. Tell boss about pregnancy | May 9 | 12 Weeks |
| Popular time to tell friends and family | May 9 | 12 Weeks |
| Start pediatrician interviews | Jul 4 | 20 Weeks |
| Good time to look into birthing classes for first pregnancies | Jul 11 | 21 Weeks |
| If banking cord blood, find facility and order kit | Jul 18 | 22 Weeks |
| Decide whether you want a birthing coach or doula. Start interviewing | Aug 29 | 28 Weeks |
| Have your baby shower anytime from now | Sep 12 | 30 Weeks |
| Good time to take birthing classes | Sep 12 | 30 Weeks |
| Popular time to have your last day of work | Oct 24 | 36 Weeks |
| Have your pediatrician chosen ready for baby after birth | Oct 24 | 36 Weeks |
| Plan who you want to keep in the loop when you go into labor | Oct 24 | 36 Weeks |
| Learn the symptoms of labor | Oct 24 | 36 Weeks |
When is my Baby Premature, Full Term or Late Term?[2]
| Babies born now are considered Extremely Premature | Aug 8 | 25 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Moderately Premature | Sep 5 | 29 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Mildly Premature | Oct 3 | 33 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Early Term | Oct 31 | 37 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Full Term | Nov 14 | 39 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Late Term | Nov 28 | 41 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Post Term | Dec 5 | 42+ Weeks |
Most Probable Due Range
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Early Term | 2 Early Term | 3 Early Term | 4 Early Term | |||
| 5 Early Term | 6 Early Term | 7 Early Term | 8 Early Term | 9 Early Term | 10 Early Term | 11 Early Term |
| 12 Early Term | 13 Early Term | 14 Full Term | 15 Full Term | 16 Full Term | 17 Full Term | 18 Full Term |
| 19 Full Term | 20 Full Term | 21 Full Term | 22 Full Term | 23 Full Term | 24 Full Term | 25 Full Term |
| 26 Full Term | 27 Full Term | 28 Late Term | 29 Late Term | 30 Late Term | ||
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Late Term | 2 Late Term | |||||
| 3 Late Term | 4 Late Term | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| 31 | ||||||
Imagine
First footsteps in November 21, 1979 (1 year)
Start kindergarten in November 21, 1983 (5 years)
Start high school in November 21, 1992 (14 years)
Start to drive in November 21, 1994 (16 years)
Finish high school in November 21, 1996 (18 years)
Graduate from college in 2001 (23 years)
Start kindergarten in November 21, 1983 (5 years)
Start high school in November 21, 1992 (14 years)
Start to drive in November 21, 1994 (16 years)
Finish high school in November 21, 1996 (18 years)
Graduate from college in 2001 (23 years)
Important Birthdays
First Birthday: November 21, 1979
5th Birthday: November 21, 1983
Sweet 16: November 21, 1994
21st Birthday: November 21, 1999
50th Birthday: November 21, 2028
5th Birthday: November 21, 1983
Sweet 16: November 21, 1994
21st Birthday: November 21, 1999
50th Birthday: November 21, 2028
40 Weeks of Pregnancy
0 Weeks Pregnant on Feb 14, 1978
1 Week Pregnant on Feb 21, 1978
2 Weeks Pregnant on Feb 28, 1978
3 Weeks Pregnant on Mar 07, 1978
4 Weeks Pregnant on Mar 14, 1978
5 Weeks Pregnant on Mar 21, 1978
6 Weeks Pregnant on Mar 28, 1978
7 Weeks Pregnant on Apr 04, 1978
8 Weeks Pregnant on Apr 11, 1978
9 Weeks Pregnant on Apr 18, 1978
10 Weeks Pregnant on Apr 25, 1978
11 Weeks Pregnant on May 02, 1978
12 Weeks Pregnant on May 09, 1978
13 Weeks Pregnant on May 16, 1978
14 Weeks Pregnant on May 23, 1978
15 Weeks Pregnant on May 30, 1978
16 Weeks Pregnant on Jun 06, 1978
17 Weeks Pregnant on Jun 13, 1978
18 Weeks Pregnant on Jun 20, 1978
19 Weeks Pregnant on Jun 27, 1978
20 Weeks Pregnant on Jul 04, 1978
21 Weeks Pregnant on Jul 11, 1978
22 Weeks Pregnant on Jul 18, 1978
23 Weeks Pregnant on Jul 25, 1978
24 Weeks Pregnant on Aug 01, 1978
25 Weeks Pregnant on Aug 08, 1978
26 Weeks Pregnant on Aug 15, 1978
27 Weeks Pregnant on Aug 22, 1978
28 Weeks Pregnant on Aug 29, 1978
29 Weeks Pregnant on Sep 05, 1978
30 Weeks Pregnant on Sep 12, 1978
31 Weeks Pregnant on Sep 19, 1978
32 Weeks Pregnant on Sep 26, 1978
33 Weeks Pregnant on Oct 03, 1978
34 Weeks Pregnant on Oct 10, 1978
35 Weeks Pregnant on Oct 17, 1978
36 Weeks Pregnant on Oct 24, 1978
37 Weeks Pregnant on Oct 31, 1978
38 Weeks Pregnant on Nov 07, 1978
39 Weeks Pregnant on Nov 14, 1978
40 Weeks Pregnant on Nov 21, 1978
What if My Due Date November 21, Has Changed?[3]
Your due date November 21st, 1978 could be changed if there is a significant difference between the due date based on ultrasound and the due date calculated from your LMP (November 21, 1978) date.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine have produced guidelines to help doctors decide when to change due dates. See chart here.
References:
- Prenatal Care Fact Sheet. http://womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/prenatal-care.html
- Prenatal care and tests. Office on Women's Health (OWH) GOV - https://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/youre-pregnant-now-what/prenatal-care-and-tests
- Committee Opinion No. 579. 2013. Definition of term pregnancy. Obstet Gynec. 122 (2013): 1139-40. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000437385.88715.4a
- Committee Opinion No. 611. Method for estimating due date. Obstet Gynec. 124 (2014): 863-6. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000454932.15177.be