Key Developments
Estimated Conception:
April 7, 2008
April 7, 2008
+ Pregnancy Test:
April 21, 2008
April 21, 2008
Estimated First Heart Beat:
May 1, 2008
May 1, 2008
Estimated Due Date:
December 29, 2008
December 29, 2008
Birthday Signs
Baby's star sign is Capricorn
Birthstone: Tanzanite Zircon Turquoise
Birth Flower: Holly or Narcissus
Birthstone Color: Baby Blue
Birthstone: Tanzanite Zircon Turquoise
Birth Flower: Holly or Narcissus
Birthstone Color: Baby Blue
Trimester Dates
Trimester One:
Mar 24, 2008 - Jun 29, 2008
0 - 13 WeeksTrimester Two:
Jun 30, 2008 - Oct 5, 2008
14 - 27 WeeksTrimester Three:
Oct 6, 2008 - Dec 29, 2008
28 - 40 WeeksMonths Timeline
| 1 Month Pregnant | Apr 24, 2008 |
| 2 Months Pregnant | May 24, 2008 |
| 3 Months Pregnant | Jun 24, 2008 |
| 4 Months Pregnant | Jul 24, 2008 |
| 5 Months Pregnant | Aug 24, 2008 |
| 6 Months Pregnant | Sep 24, 2008 |
| 7 Months Pregnant | Oct 24, 2008 |
| 8 Months Pregnant | Nov 24, 2008 |
| 9 Months Pregnant | Dec 24, 2008 |
| Due Date: December 29, 2008 | |
Date |
How Often to Visit Doctor[1] |
| Apr 21 - Oct 6 | Once a month during this time |
| Oct 6 - Dec 1 | Twice per month during this time |
| Dec 1 - Dec 29 | Once per week during this time |
Prenatal Testing Dates[2]
Early Ultrasound Scan:
May 19, 2008 to Jun 23, 2008
7 to 13 weeks
7 to 13 weeks
First Trimester Screening or Nuchal Translucency Scan (Blood Test and Ultrasound):
Jun 9, 2008 to Jun 23, 2008
11 to 13 weeks
11 to 13 weeks
Quad Screen (Blood Test):
Jul 7, 2008 to Aug 11, 2008
15 to 20 weeks
15 to 20 weeks
Second Trimester Ultrasound or Anomaly Scan:
Jul 28, 2008 to Aug 18, 2008
18 to 21 weeks
18 to 21 weeks
Glucose Challenge Screening (Blood Test):
Sep 8, 2008 to Oct 6, 2008
24 to 28 weeks
24 to 28 weeks
Your Firsts
| First missed period | Apr 21 | 4 Weeks |
| Baby's heart beat heard | Jun 16 | 16 Weeks |
| Belly definitely showing | Jul 14 | 16-18 Weeks |
| Baby kicks felt, second or later babies | Jul 28 | 18-20 Weeks |
| Friends and family may feel baby move | Oct 27 | 31 Weeks |
Baby's Developments
| Conception is most likely on this date | Apr 7 | 2 Weeks |
| First heart beat | May 1 | 5 Weeks |
| Major organs have formed and face is slowly forming | Jun 2 | 10 Weeks |
| Miscarriage risk decreases | Jun 16 | 12 Weeks |
| Your baby can see light through their closed eyelids | Jul 7 | 15 Weeks |
| You may be able to feel your baby move now | Jul 14 | 16 Weeks |
| Your baby can now hear sounds | Aug 4 | 19 Weeks |
| Third trimester, baby is "practice breathing" | Oct 6 | 28 Weeks |
| Eyelashes, fingernails, and toenails have now formed | Nov 3 | 32 Weeks |
Things to Consider
| Start planning maternity leave and postpartum work schedule. Tell boss about pregnancy | Jun 16 | 12 Weeks |
| Popular time to tell friends and family | Jun 16 | 12 Weeks |
| Start pediatrician interviews | Aug 11 | 20 Weeks |
| Good time to look into birthing classes for first pregnancies | Aug 18 | 21 Weeks |
| If banking cord blood, find facility and order kit | Aug 25 | 22 Weeks |
| Decide whether you want a birthing coach or doula. Start interviewing | Oct 6 | 28 Weeks |
| Have your baby shower anytime from now | Oct 20 | 30 Weeks |
| Good time to take birthing classes | Oct 20 | 30 Weeks |
| Popular time to have your last day of work | Dec 1 | 36 Weeks |
| Have your pediatrician chosen ready for baby after birth | Dec 1 | 36 Weeks |
| Plan who you want to keep in the loop when you go into labor | Dec 1 | 36 Weeks |
| Learn the symptoms of labor | Dec 1 | 36 Weeks |
When is my Baby Premature, Full Term or Late Term?[2]
| Babies born now are considered Extremely Premature | Sep 15 | 25 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Moderately Premature | Oct 13 | 29 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Mildly Premature | Nov 10 | 33 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Early Term | Dec 8 | 37 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Full Term | Dec 22 | 39 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Late Term | Jan 5 | 41 Weeks |
| Babies born now are considered Post Term | Jan 12 | 42+ Weeks |
Most Probable Due Range
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 7 | 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 Early Term | 18 Early Term | 19 Early Term | 20 Early Term |
| 21 Early 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 Full Term | |||
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Full Term | 2 Full Term | 3 Full Term | ||||
| 4 Full Term | 5 Late Term | 6 Late Term | 7 Late Term | 8 Late Term | 9 Late Term | 10 Late Term |
| 11 Late Term | 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 29, 2009 (1 year)
Start kindergarten in December 29, 2013 (5 years)
Start high school in December 29, 2022 (14 years)
Start to drive in December 29, 2024 (16 years)
Finish high school in December 29, 2026 (18 years)
Graduate from college in 2031 (23 years)
Start kindergarten in December 29, 2013 (5 years)
Start high school in December 29, 2022 (14 years)
Start to drive in December 29, 2024 (16 years)
Finish high school in December 29, 2026 (18 years)
Graduate from college in 2031 (23 years)
Important Birthdays
First Birthday: December 29, 2009
5th Birthday: December 29, 2013
Sweet 16: December 29, 2024
21st Birthday: December 29, 2029
50th Birthday: December 29, 2058
5th Birthday: December 29, 2013
Sweet 16: December 29, 2024
21st Birthday: December 29, 2029
50th Birthday: December 29, 2058
40 Weeks of Pregnancy
0 Weeks Pregnant on Mar 24, 2008
1 Week Pregnant on Mar 31, 2008
2 Weeks Pregnant on Apr 07, 2008
3 Weeks Pregnant on Apr 14, 2008
4 Weeks Pregnant on Apr 21, 2008
5 Weeks Pregnant on Apr 28, 2008
6 Weeks Pregnant on May 05, 2008
7 Weeks Pregnant on May 12, 2008
8 Weeks Pregnant on May 19, 2008
9 Weeks Pregnant on May 26, 2008
10 Weeks Pregnant on Jun 02, 2008
11 Weeks Pregnant on Jun 09, 2008
12 Weeks Pregnant on Jun 16, 2008
13 Weeks Pregnant on Jun 23, 2008
14 Weeks Pregnant on Jun 30, 2008
15 Weeks Pregnant on Jul 07, 2008
16 Weeks Pregnant on Jul 14, 2008
17 Weeks Pregnant on Jul 21, 2008
18 Weeks Pregnant on Jul 28, 2008
19 Weeks Pregnant on Aug 04, 2008
20 Weeks Pregnant on Aug 11, 2008
21 Weeks Pregnant on Aug 18, 2008
22 Weeks Pregnant on Aug 25, 2008
23 Weeks Pregnant on Sep 01, 2008
24 Weeks Pregnant on Sep 08, 2008
25 Weeks Pregnant on Sep 15, 2008
26 Weeks Pregnant on Sep 22, 2008
27 Weeks Pregnant on Sep 29, 2008
28 Weeks Pregnant on Oct 06, 2008
29 Weeks Pregnant on Oct 13, 2008
30 Weeks Pregnant on Oct 20, 2008
31 Weeks Pregnant on Oct 27, 2008
32 Weeks Pregnant on Nov 03, 2008
33 Weeks Pregnant on Nov 10, 2008
34 Weeks Pregnant on Nov 17, 2008
35 Weeks Pregnant on Nov 24, 2008
36 Weeks Pregnant on Dec 01, 2008
37 Weeks Pregnant on Dec 08, 2008
38 Weeks Pregnant on Dec 15, 2008
39 Weeks Pregnant on Dec 22, 2008
40 Weeks Pregnant on Dec 29, 2008
What if My Due Date December 29, Has Changed?[3]
Your due date December 29th, 2008 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 29, 2008) 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