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Its Real!!!

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StillPukin · 02/07/2013 16:01

I had my 12 week scan this morning (well, I'm apparently 13 weeks) and would you believe it, there was a baby on the screen!!! Not sure what I expected but it took me surprise.
The baby is planned (been trying for years with no luck), I've had ALL the symptoms + positive pregnancy test etc but somehow I havent felt pregnant, I was half expecting them to tell me there was a growth or something and send me for tests, but there it was, as real as anything; head, legs, wriggly arms and a heart beat. I'm a bit stunned
Just sharing :) x

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TinkyPeet · 02/07/2013 16:02

Congratulations! Grin xxx

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StillPukin · 02/07/2013 16:03

Thank you :) I keep getting flashbacks to the scan, haha xx

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LittleNoona · 02/07/2013 16:04

That's so lovely to hear! Congratulations and enjoy your pregnancy Smile

Kelly1814 · 02/07/2013 16:05

Congratulations! I still feel like this at every scan and am 26 weeks!

Shellywelly1973 · 02/07/2013 16:26

Congratulations!!

bubbatime · 02/07/2013 16:30

Congratulations!!! I have my 12 week scan on Monday and am feeling increasingly nervous by the day....

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StillPukin · 02/07/2013 16:34

Thank you!
Aw bubbatime hope it all goes well for you - I understand your anxiety x

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Iwish · 02/07/2013 16:35

Congratulations!! Xx

Babybump26 · 02/07/2013 16:36

Huge congrats! It's the best thing in the world x

Lydia161290 · 02/07/2013 17:12

Awe, congrats. You have loads to look forward to!
I felt the same on my 12 week scan. It's truly a magical thing. :)

Newmum0113 · 02/07/2013 22:42

Congratulations. Good luck with everything! Flowers

Purplefrogshoe · 02/07/2013 23:13

Congratulations :)

SeriousStuff · 02/07/2013 23:14

Crazy isn't it! Congratulations!

therumoursaretrue · 02/07/2013 23:17

Congratulations! I remember that feeling so well at my first scan, it's totally amazing. I couldn't say it to DP, but afterwards I told him I had been so sure they would just tell me 'no don't be silly you were never pregnant'.

All the best for the rest of your pregnancy and enjoy seeing those wriggly little arms in all your scans Smile

RJM17 · 02/07/2013 23:39

Congrats I was exactly the same and now I have my 20 week scan coming up (at 21 weeks) and I feel all the same anxieties again!! Think it will be like this til baby is here lol.
So good you had a good scan though enjoy every minute. Mine is flying by now x

PinkApple86 · 03/07/2013 11:55

Congrats! I felt the same. I couldn't believe that little person was wriggling around in my belly and I couldn't feel a thing. it's amazing. now I'm 29 weeks and he us wriggling on my bladder all day so it feels very real. good luck with your pregnancy Thanks

Fairydogmother · 03/07/2013 13:13

congrats!

i felt exactly the same and to see his arms waving about was unbelievable!

you've even more to look forward to now with your 20 week scan Smile

Teaandflapjacks · 03/07/2013 13:24

Bless you!! I had exactly the same feeling at the time - had a weep about it too. xx

buttercrumble · 03/07/2013 13:27

Hurray you took me right back , i remember going for a scan and being certain they would say nothing in there. You must be so exited Grin

juicyjuice · 03/07/2013 13:57

This is just how I feel! Got my 12 week scan next Wednesday, still feel like I... Imagined it all? Congrats Smile

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StillPukin · 03/07/2013 14:38

Wow, I thought I was the only one to feel like this!!
I knew I hadnt 'lost' the baby I just thought they would tell me it had never been there to start with. I kept having flashbacks all day yesterday to the image on the screen.
I think its hit me properly today (8weeks after the positive test, ha) I even found myself talking to him/her in the car on the way back from tesco and came over quite teary.
Until today I have been a bit worried if the feeling of it not being real would mean I wouldnt bond with baby, but its kind of hit me all at once, I'm sure we'll be fine.
Thanks for all your lovely replies :)
Good luck for Wednesday Juicyjuice, hope its fabulous Flowers
xx

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Dolallytats · 03/07/2013 16:04

I'm 37+2 with DC3 and I'm still convinced I've just overeaten!! Although seeing as I am huuuuuggeee, that was one helluva bowl of pasta!!!

Going into labour soon? No, not me, I just ate a big lunch!!

I'm going to have to face reality soon, aren't I?!? Grin

Rosenip · 04/07/2013 11:24

Congratulations! Isn't it the most wonderful moment - I found it amazing when baby started to wriggle too - showed that everything was really ok.

The countdown to the scan is so un-nerving! And sorry but the wait between 12-20 really drags! I@ve got another 10 days until my 20 weeks scan and I can't wait - it's feels like it's taken forever.

I love the scans! Hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy x

DuchessFanny · 04/07/2013 11:26

How lovely ! Congratulations !!

NxYxC · 04/07/2013 11:29

Awww congrats to you!! I was exactly like you yesterday! As much as I had symptoms and positives I never believed it was 'real' until I saw it on the screen! :D