Worried about my 21 week scan

[Nicwr12]

Hi ladies,

I'm very very worried I had a scan at 18 weeks pregnant privately to find out the gender and everything was fine but I'm so worried about my 21 week scan as I know of missed miscarriages but I have felt some 'bubbles in my stomach as such over the past couple days, but I'm still just so worried about not finding a heartbeat etc. Is this normal to feel so worried 😢

The bubbles feeling is called "fluttering" and it's the first movements you're feeling :)

Totally normal! I hope all goes perfectly for you. Step away from Google as there are so many horror stories. The 'bubbles' feeling will get stronger soon and you will feel more and more movement. I was a nervous wreck for my second pregnancy but you have to take it day by day x

That’s movement! At this stage the odds of no heartbeat are very low.

Thanks guys!

I feel like since being pregnant I have just been severely anxious about everything and with this being my first and because me and my partner had been trying for so long I just worry over any little twinge or makes me panic. I think I'm struggling to be fair in terms of enjoyment during my pregnancy I'm ruining it for myself because I can't enjoy due to all the stress and worry and everyone keeps saying "oh try not to stress" but I really do think it's easier said than done.

It really is easier said than done! Every pregnancy is different. Enjoy the bits you can and look forward to welcoming your baby into the world! Good luck