Constant worry?

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Hey all

im 12wks today and constantly worried im going to miscarry.

Ive had 3 scans (2 private and 1 NHS) @ 8W, 10W and 10.5W and they all seemed fine, good heart beat and all. but I cant help but worry its all going to go horribly wrong.

I have another NHS scan next week, I will be 13 weeks but I find after a scan, im fine for a few days then I panic again and worry Im going to have a late miscarriage or something.

I read so many stories on here about Miscarriages and it seems to be really common.

How do I not drive myself crazy with worry?

xx

I feel the same. I'm 21weeks now and saw my baby boy on the scan last week. But because I have an anterior placenta I don't feel him move and I can't get excited about the baby because I'm scared something has happened in there and I don't know about it because there is no way to tell without the kicks.

I feel exactly the same! Always convincing myself something has gone wrong - my partner thinks I'm just being silly but it is such a worry. I had a privare scan at 8 weeks and all fine and my nhs 12 week scan is on the 31st and seems forever away. I don't know how to help but would love to know if anyone has any ideas. I know when you hit the 12 week mark the chance of having a miscarriage drops significantly so try to think of that milestone x

I had a MMC and a MC last year. I have felt the same way in this pregnancy, and I certainly still have my moments, but at 17 weeks started feeling movements and rather than waiting weeks for scans, every few days I get a bit of reassurance (sometimes a LOT of reassurance, perhaps more than I need in the early hours of the morning!).

Totally normal. I was the same with my first and I'm sorry to say it doesn't get easier - as soon as they are born the worries just change! My second pregnancy has been filled with less worry (as I just don't have the time!) but it's still a scary time.

If you feel overwhelmed then reach out to your midwife - there is SO much support available :)

The vast majority of pregnancies go just fine - don't get bogged down in statistics. Realistically, at this stage, all you can be doing is looking after yourself and baby.

I feel the same but I've actually had MCs. I'm 12+4 and have my '12wk' scan tomorrow and I'm terrified. I've had a fair few scans so far, all been great, the last one was at 11+1 but I'm convinced I'll get bad news. It's horrible feeling like this. No advice but you're not alone.

Thanks all! I’m glad to know I’m not alone. If I could afford it, I think I’d have a scan every week! Xx