First Scan Nerves

[DancingUnicorn1]

Hi,
I always had an irrational fear that I was infertile. I’ve now found myself unexpectedly pregnant and am over the moon.
However, I’m terrified that I’m going to get to the first scan and find out there’s no heart beat or there’s something seriously wrong with the baby.
We’re opting out of the testing because it doesn’t matter to us if baby has Down’s syndrome or anything but I’m worried there will be something that means baby is unviable.

Please tell me other people get this nervous! What do you do to calm your nerves, I’ve got 6 more days to wait but it’s keeping me up at night.

Totally normal to feel this way. I was actually more nervous during my current pregnancy (second child).

It's the unknown and you just need peace of mind. Your mind can play tricks and go into overdrive. Chances are everything will be okay.

And congrats on your pregnancy!

Hi, I too am nervous about going for scans more so because having had two missed miscarriage one before my son and one last year, found out I'm pregnant a few weeks ago and have had a early reassurance scan where they could see the gestational sac and yolk sac but not the baby yet so going back again next Friday I'm scared about going back and what they are going to say, I'm really hoping there will be a baby there and a heartbeat. I have my little boy which keeps me busy, I try and get out and go somewhere, read a magazine, meet up with friends. I'm trying to remain as positive as I can, trying to eat more healthy, taking my pregnancy vitamins. X

Thank you for the replies!

So sorry to hear of your miscarriages lauraliverpool. I can’t imagine the pain of going through that and having seen friends go through miscarriages is what scares me the most that I wouldn’t cope with it.

I’m also terrible at remembering to take my vitamins! And despite not having any morning sickness have lost 4lbs in the last 2-3 weeks which makes me worry that baby isn’t growing!

Argh! Maybe I am just overthinking things and only time will tell.
Fingers crossed for you next Friday!!

Thank you @DancingUnicorn1 I usually take my vitamins either first thing with breakfast or at night time with my tea. I've had some nausea, sore boobs and backache, want more symptoms so I know everything is ok. Thank you! X