Key Developments
Estimated Conception:
April 2, 2018
April 2, 2018
+ Pregnancy Test:
April 16, 2018
April 16, 2018
Estimated First Heart Beat:
April 26, 2018
April 26, 2018
Estimated Due Date:
December 24, 2018
December 24, 2018
Announcement Image
Birthday Signs
Baby's star sign is Capricorn
Baby's due date is the year of the Dog according to Chinese zodiac.
Birthstone: Tanzanite Zircon Turquoise
Birth Flower: Holly or Narcissus
Birthstone Color: Baby Blue
Baby's due date is the year of the Dog according to Chinese zodiac.
Birthstone: Tanzanite Zircon Turquoise
Birth Flower: Holly or Narcissus
Birthstone Color: Baby Blue
Trimester Dates
Trimester One:
Mar 19, 2018 - Jun 24, 2018
0 - 13 WeeksTrimester Two:
Jun 25, 2018 - Sep 30, 2018
14 - 27 WeeksTrimester Three:
Oct 1, 2018 - Dec 24, 2018
28 - 40 WeeksMonths Timeline
| 1 Month Pregnant | Apr 19, 2018 |
| 2 Months Pregnant | May 19, 2018 |
| 3 Months Pregnant | Jun 19, 2018 |
| 4 Months Pregnant | Jul 19, 2018 |
| 5 Months Pregnant | Aug 19, 2018 |
| 6 Months Pregnant | Sep 19, 2018 |
| 7 Months Pregnant | Oct 19, 2018 |
| 8 Months Pregnant | Nov 19, 2018 |
| 9 Months Pregnant | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Due Date: December 24, 2018 | |
Date |
How Often to Visit Doctor[1] |
| Apr 16 - Oct 1 | Once a month during this time |
| Oct 1 - Nov 26 | Twice per month during this time |
| Nov 26 - Dec 24 | Once per week during this time |
Prenatal Testing Dates[2]
Early Ultrasound Scan:
May 14, 2018 to Jun 18, 2018
7 to 13 weeks
7 to 13 weeks
First Trimester Screening or Nuchal Translucency Scan (Blood Test and Ultrasound):
Jun 4, 2018 to Jun 18, 2018
11 to 13 weeks
11 to 13 weeks
Quad Screen (Blood Test):
Jul 2, 2018 to Aug 6, 2018
15 to 20 weeks
15 to 20 weeks
Second Trimester Ultrasound or Anomaly Scan:
Jul 23, 2018 to Aug 13, 2018
18 to 21 weeks
18 to 21 weeks
Glucose Challenge Screening (Blood Test):
Sep 3, 2018 to Oct 1, 2018
24 to 28 weeks
24 to 28 weeks
Your Firsts
| First missed period | Apr 16 | 4 Weeks |
| Baby's heart beat heard | Jun 11 | 16 Weeks |
| Belly definitely showing | Jul 09 | 16-18 Weeks |
| Baby kicks felt, second or later babies | Jul 23 | 18-20 Weeks |
| Friends and family may feel baby move | Oct 22 | 31 Weeks |
Baby's Developments
| Conception is most likely on this date | Apr 2 | 2 Weeks |
| First heart beat | Apr 26 | 5 Weeks |
| Major organs have formed and face is slowly forming | May 28 | 10 Weeks |
| Miscarriage risk decreases | Jun 11 | 12 Weeks |
| Your baby can see light through their closed eyelids | Jul 2 | 15 Weeks |
| You may be able to feel your baby move now | Jul 9 | 16 Weeks |
| Your baby can now hear sounds | Jul 30 | 19 Weeks |
| Third trimester, baby is "practice breathing" | Oct 1 | 28 Weeks |
| Eyelashes, fingernails, and toenails have now formed | Oct 29 | 32 Weeks |
Things to Consider
| Start planning maternity leave and postpartum work schedule. Tell boss about pregnancy | Jun 11 | 12 Weeks |
| Popular time to tell friends and family | Jun 11 | 12 Weeks |
| Start pediatrician interviews | Aug 6 | 20 Weeks |
| Good time to look into birthing classes for first pregnancies | Aug 13 | 21 Weeks |
| If banking cord blood, find facility and order kit | Aug 20 | 22 Weeks |
| Decide whether you want a birthing coach or doula. Start interviewing | Oct 1 | 28 Weeks |
| Have your baby shower anytime from now | Oct 15 | 30 Weeks |
| Good time to take birthing classes | Oct 15 | 30 Weeks |
| Popular time to have your last day of work | Nov 26 | 36 Weeks |
| Have your pediatrician chosen ready for baby after birth | Nov 26 | 36 Weeks |
| Plan who you want to keep in the loop when you go into labor | Nov 26 | 36 Weeks |
| Learn the symptoms of labor | Nov 26 | 36 Weeks |
When is my Baby Premature, Full Term or Late Term?[2]
| Babies born now are considered Extremely Premature | Sep 10 | 25 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Moderately Premature | Oct 8 | 29 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Mildly Premature | Nov 5 | 33 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Early Term | Dec 3 | 37 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Full Term | Dec 17 | 39 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Late Term | Dec 31 | 41 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Post Term | Jan 7 | 42+ Weeks |
Most Probable Due Range
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||||||
| 2 | 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 Early Term | 15 Early Term |
| 16 Early 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 Full Term | 29 Full Term |
| 30 Full Term | 31 Late Term | |||||
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Late Term | 2 Late Term | 3 Late Term | 4 Late Term | 5 Late Term | ||
| 6 Late Term | 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 December 24, 2019 (1 year)
Start kindergarten in December 24, 2023 (5 years)
Start high school in December 24, 2032 (14 years)
Start to drive in December 24, 2034 (16 years)
Finish high school in December 24, 2036 (18 years)
Graduate from college in 2041 (23 years)
Start kindergarten in December 24, 2023 (5 years)
Start high school in December 24, 2032 (14 years)
Start to drive in December 24, 2034 (16 years)
Finish high school in December 24, 2036 (18 years)
Graduate from college in 2041 (23 years)
Important Birthdays
First Birthday: December 24, 2019
5th Birthday: December 24, 2023
Sweet 16: December 24, 2034
21st Birthday: December 24, 2039
50th Birthday: December 24, 2068
5th Birthday: December 24, 2023
Sweet 16: December 24, 2034
21st Birthday: December 24, 2039
50th Birthday: December 24, 2068
40 Weeks of Pregnancy
0 Weeks Pregnant on Mar 19, 2018
1 Week Pregnant on Mar 26, 2018
2 Weeks Pregnant on Apr 02, 2018
3 Weeks Pregnant on Apr 09, 2018
4 Weeks Pregnant on Apr 16, 2018
5 Weeks Pregnant on Apr 23, 2018
6 Weeks Pregnant on Apr 30, 2018
7 Weeks Pregnant on May 07, 2018
8 Weeks Pregnant on May 14, 2018
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20 Weeks Pregnant on Aug 06, 2018
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33 Weeks Pregnant on Nov 05, 2018
34 Weeks Pregnant on Nov 12, 2018
35 Weeks Pregnant on Nov 19, 2018
36 Weeks Pregnant on Nov 26, 2018
37 Weeks Pregnant on Dec 03, 2018
38 Weeks Pregnant on Dec 10, 2018
39 Weeks Pregnant on Dec 17, 2018
40 Weeks Pregnant on Dec 24, 2018
What if My Due Date December 24, Has Changed?[3]
Your due date December 24th, 2018 could be changed if there is a significant difference between the due date based on ultrasound and the due date calculated from your LMP (December 24, 2018) 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