20 week (well, 18+5 week) scan nerves

[Claire90ftm]

Is anyone else really anxious about their scan? I have been anxious about every scan so far (I've had two) and both were absolutely fine. I also heard the heartbeat at 16 weeks. The thing is, as much as I want this baby, I find it so hard to imagine myself with a baby at the end. I had two early miscarriages and it took 18 months to become pregnant with this baby. I've wanted it so much for so long that I feel like it's not going to happen. My dad and my fiance are going to be in with me during my scan and I am just keeping everything crossed that it's OK. Do you have any tips for calming your nerves? Even though it's 4 days, it feels like an age.

I feel exactly the same! I'm 14 weeks and baby was fine on scan but I'm always so nervous dreading the worst, I think as soon as u have the scan it will put your mind at rest for a few days lol xx

@Sophwalms yes, a few days is right . Thank you for your message xx

Yes mines on Tuesday (same as yours?) and feeling like I'm 'preparing for the worst. Felt like this at 12 week scan too.
I calm the nerves by reading a lot of posts on here about people who were nervous/convinced something might be wrong and everything turned out fine. I guess it's normal to feel this way - we have so little control over what's going on inside! All the best for your scan!

I’m exactly the same. I’m 35+4 and just can’t see myself with a baby soon.
Every morning I wake up and panic about checking baby’s movements.
I don’t think the anxiety ever goes.
I can’t allow myself to be excited.
Good luck for your scan

I'm the same OP. My 20 week scan is next week and I'm very nervous. I too feel like I'm not going to have a baby at the end of this pregnancy and that something is going to go wrong. I want this baby so much though.

@Slimgin yes mine is on Tuesday too. And the annoying thing is DF booked it for 2pm because he doesn't like getting up early to go to the hospital, lol. I mean I sort of get it, but now I have more time to worry on the day.

Thank you so much for the messages , I have my fingers crossed for all of you too. Lets keep each other updated on our scans!

@claire90ftm scans tomorrow! I'm very agitated tonight not sure how I'll sleep. Half excited half very nervous!
I hope you enjoy seeing your little one tomorrow, let us know how it goes.

Hope today goes well with your scans. Mine is tomorrow and I'm worried sick

Mine is Friday but I feel like it’s gonna be bad news, I haven’t had any symptoms at all for a couple of weeks and I don’t feel like I’m showing so I’m absolutely paranoid for the scan!

I feel the same Gemma. I feel like they're going to find something wrong

I actually had a nightmare last night that I went to the scan and before they started the midwife said my bump is too small so probably bad news!

BUT all went well this morning, measurements are fine even if my bump is small right now. @Gemma2501 I don't really feel any symptoms either and used to feel movements but don't now which got me worried. All was well though as I'm sure yours will be.

Hello . Everything was amazing. The baby is healthy and happy. I have an anterior placenta so I have to have a scan at 32 weeks. I had to move around - jumping, wiggling my hips, walking- to wake baby up so the sonographer could see the face. And finally we found out we're having a boy .
@SlimGin I'm so happy to hear everything went well. And I'm sure it will go well for you other ladies. Keep us posted! I'll add a picture soon (if that's OK?). X

Yay such good news a little boy! we are having a girl! I qualify high risk for PAPP-A so was a little worried but measurements were looking good.
Yes post pictures if you can, my little one was very wriggly and pictures are a bit hard to work out, so would love to see how they're meant to look!

Ooh lovely congratulations both!

Good luck today feelinggood, try to relax and look forward to getting another look at baby xx

Thank you @TinyTerror1
@SlimGin and congratulations on your girl! I'm sorry that you're high risk for PAPP-A, yes that must be worrying :/. But glad that your measurements were good. I have a low-lying, anterior placenta so I have to have another scan at 32 weeks to check it's moved. That worried me a little because I really don't want a c-section.
@feelinggoodinspring thinking of you today for your scan. Let us know how it goes :).
Here are the pictures. I don't think we'll get to see him all on the screen at once anymore- he's too big, lol.

@Goth237 what a lovely little face! Congrats :) I've not got much of a clue about anterior low lying placentas so can't give you any advice but it hopefully it'll have moved by 32 weeks. Yes a little worrying with the PAPP-A but I spoke to my mum (she's a midwife) and she looked at my result and said they're not too concerning, and I'm taking aspirin, will have a couple of extra scans to check she's growing well.

Hey everyone. My scan was fine! I'm so relieved- it's like a weight has lifted off my shoulders. We had it confirmed that we're having a baby girl 💜

This is my little one.

Congratulations feelinggood, so glad the scan went well!

Congrats both, pics look great. I just felt what I think was movement for the first time so I’m a little bit reassured, roll on Friday though!