12 week scan nerves

[Lunafloves]

I have my 12 week scan later today and I'm absolutely terrified. This will be the third scan I've had so I'm not afraid of the scan itself but rather the thought that something will be wrong with our baby. I had some bleeding a few weeks ago, ended up in A&E and was told in error I was miscarrying and I really don't want to feel like how I felt then again. Did anyone else feel this level of panic? I'm making myself feel so poorly

Oh lovely ❤️ My 12 week scan was a couple of weeks ago now and I was terrified even though I have had two previous (successful) pregnancies. I had never worked myself up to the levels of panic I did this time.

It’s completely understandable.

I was so anxious before my 12 week scan and convinced myself I'd had a MMC so I completely understand the worry and stress.
I had mine 2 weeks ago and baby was absolutely fine....I'm sure yours will be just the same x

I was exactly the same OP, mine was two weeks ago and I have another planned in two weeks, the thing that actually made me feel better was telling OH how I really really felt, no sugar coating it, and he was so supportive and comforted me. I googled positive statistics ie how many healthy babies are born every day etc and it really helped put things in perspective. Not for everyone but it helped me. Good luck x

Hi love, I'm sat waiting for mine now and I can't figure out if my hands have gone numb because I'm excited or terrified!

I've had a miscarriage at 10 weeks before this.

Good luck!!

I was terrified for every scan right up until I could feel him kicking, even then I was still nervous at my 20 week scan.
Unfortunately I felt there was nothing anyone could say would help me. My advice would be to try and keep yourself as occupied as possible today. If at work - do the clean up jobs you've been wanting to do for a while. If at home - have a deep clean of your house with some music on.

Thanks all! Had my scan and everything was absolutely fine. He/she was such a wriggle bum. All your comments were really comforting so thank you once again.