Scan anxiety

[SophieRobins]

Hi, I've got my 12 week scan on weds. I keep swinging between feeling excited and terrified. Is this normal? Im worried that there won't be a baby there or the baby won't have a heart beat. I've not had any bleeding and I'm getting growing pains and boob ache. I've spoken to my midwife who said "just plan for the best" but I can't stop the anxiety creeping in. As it gets closer I'm getting more afraid.

Please help!

[SprogletsMum]

I've got my 12 week scan on Thursday. I had an early dating scan 6 weeks ago where we saw the heartbeat and obviously that there was a baby there but it's development was at least a week behind where I expected it to be so I'm hoping that everything is OK.

[cockermum85]

I think it's completely understandable. I'm 19+5 and still feel like that. I feel like it every time I am waiting for an appointment or scan... I've got my anomaly scan 2weeks tmw and I'm already letting my mind run away. I know it's not helpful, but just try to keep positive and enjoy the journey.

[SprogletsMum]

Good luck today!
Mine is tomorrow now and I'm getting really nervous about it. Luckily mine is at 9.30 so at least once I get up it's not long to wait.

[louiseplusditi]

I think its normal!!
I was told I couldnt have kids so I was in complete shock when they said I was pregnant! I went for an early scan and then the one at 12 weeks...The day before my 12 week scan I cried and cried in secret before I left my house for the scan, I told my boyfriend how terrified I was that there was no heartbeat...There was one and I felt so relieved...
So when it came to the 20 week scan I was EXACTLY the same, and its almost like you lie down and wait for the first words of "theres a heartbeat" ...I guess its normal to worry because you cant look inside your tummy and check everything is okay so you just rely on these scans and apppointments etc..

Good luck xx

[Lithica]

Extremely normal to feel that way as I still feel the same way at wk 16. I had a MC earlier this year and it's tough. I went to a yoga class yesterday and the yoga teacher said - there is absolutely nothing you can do but to allow your body to grow together with baby. Enjoy the journey and good luck x.