20 week scan

[McHelenz]

Hi all. I think I'm just posting for further reassurance really....I have my 20 week scan at 20 + 6 on Wednesday. I've been anxious for the last 4 weeks about it and it's just building as it gets closer. Just general worry the baby won't be ok etc.

No reason for baby not to be (except I am not fixated on my poor diet, been quite poorly with sickness, eating quite bland or sugary stuff). I've also started to feel brief movements from about 18 weeks. The other thing is I work in a children's hospice so obviously that can skew my "norm" if you get me.

I guess I'm just looking for something to settle me over the next few days...

Hi @McHelenz, I feel the same way, I've got my 20 week scan at 20+5 on Thursday and I'm really nervous.
I lost my last pregnancy in March at 12 weeks after a horrible scan when we had a TFMR (she had Turners Syndrome) so I think I just have bad feelings about scans now unfortunately.

If it helps I've been looking it up loads and it looks like the chances of having to terminate a pregnancy at this point due to health reasons is something like 1%.
And the fact you've felt your baby moving is a lovely sign that things are going well.

I hope that helps, its sort of helped me (though I'm still terrified to be honest).

@pastasaucehoarder thanks for the reply (I think we were in the same TTC groups?).

I can't imagine how you must feel. But I've read the same as you that it's just a small fraction of people who will get bad news, I think my problem is I look after those 1 percent so it seems much higher.

I think I'm also just sad I haven't looked after myself enough. Im already consultant led because of my weight, I think I just feel guilt.

I can't wait to see them, but I just want to know they're ok. Good luck to you. I feel the next few days are going to drag! X

I felt the same op! It wasn’t w constant worry but a niggling thought that the baby wouldn’t be okay or wouldn’t be able to find a heartbeat. Luckily everything was okay, I felt regular movements in the run up and excitement took over a few days before.

Hope the scan goes okay for you lovely and try not to worry about it!

Thanks @heartburn888 I flick between excitement and oh god what has happened throughout the day. I was like this before the 12, it's just more intense this time.