Uterus large for gestational age???

Posted By Kimberly on April 21, 1999 at 17:17:55
I am 28 years old and approximately 13 weeks pregnant (LMP Jan. 21/99) with my first pregnancy. Yesterday I had my first prenatal exam. During the exam my midwife commented that my uterus was definently large for my current stage in pregnancy. When I asked the midwife what would be the cause of a large for age uterus she replied that there are 3 potential causes. 1) Incorrect date of conception 2) increased amniotic fluid/large uterus for unknown reason 3) multiple pregnancy. My comments / questions on each:
1) Due to infertility problems (endometriosis)I am aware down to the hour my time and date of conception. (I have been very carefully tracking my cycles, and had used this particular month both BBT, and an OPK). Pls Note: I have not had any fertility treatment - with the exception of a laproscopy to remove endometriosis deposits in Nov. 98. I have not taken any fertility drugs i.e.: Clomid.
2) What would cause an increase in amniotic fluid or enlarged uterus? What is the name of this condition, and could it be a sign that the baby is not healthy?
3) Relating to multiple pregnancy - I have no known predispostion to this condition. I have a grandfather (my father's father) who was a set of identical twins - but I understand that this is not typically a genetic condition.
I am really worried, and want to understand what the implications of an enlarged uterus might be. Based on the information above, what are the odds that I am carrying twins? If I am carrying twins, why has my pregnancy been so easy (no morning sickness)? I am scheduled for an ultrasound in 5 weeks, is this the only way that I will be able to confirm whether I am carrying a single (or multiple) healthy fetus?
I am very confused right now, and would appreciate any assurances.
Thank you very much!
Kimberly










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