First scan tomorrow. I'm terrified.

[Rachel227]

I've been counting down the days until April 1st - my dating scan (also our third anniversary!), but I'm so scared something is going to be wrong.
I've had no bleeding, and horrendous morning sickness (all good signs apparently), but I've been trying to stop myself getting my hopes up, even though I've been wanting this forever.
Ive been told I'm high risk, due to weight, so I'm so scared that they won't find a heartbeat tomorrow, that I've had a MMC etc, and what makes it worse is the fact I'll be alone. (My partner and I were in the process of getting our own place when covid struck. So everything is on hold, and we're isolating separately- more stress).
Does anyone have any advice or reassuring words etc? We haven't told anyone I'm pregnant yet, so you guys are the only ones I can turn to (besides OH). Tell me I'm not going crazy. 😩

It will be fine.

When it takes a while to conceive we often view the positive pregnancy test as the end of your anxiety and stress- but unfortunately it’s just the start of a new chapter of much the same!
All you can do really is tell yourself that, on the information you have today, you are pregnant and all is well

Hello! I have my 12 week scan today and I’m also absolutely terrified even though I know it should be absolutely fine. I’m also red pathway due to a high bmi (as well as a chronic thing) so there’s also the fear of that and seeing the consultant alone. It’s totally natural to feel scared - it just shows you really care.

Are you due around October? There’s a good few of us on the Early October thread all with scans around now, seeing everyone’s photos getting posted every day really helps make you feel better. Hopefully today goes quickly for you ❤️

OP I was an absolute mess for mine but it was the most magical moment of my life so far it was so clear so much clearer then we were expecting my husband was emotional too honestly it will be great please come back and tell us about it we need some good news

I have my 28 week growth scan today :)

Mine is tomorrow too, I'll be thinking of you.
Remember the odds are in your favour :)

Good luck for your scan and think positive!

Ah good luck OP & others with your scans! I have my 12 week scan on Friday this week & my partner won't be attending (although he is still allowed at our hospital) as we have no one to look after our DD. Although I've made peace with this now and feel absolutely fine I am still feeling anxious!! Xx

@Holly3 that's our situation too. We have a 4yo DS so my husband is staying home with him.
I'm nervous because our last 12 week scan went badly (chromosomal issue) but, need to just get on with it.

I think it's totally normal to feel like this. I just had my 20 week scan and have felt like this before every single scan even though I've had no real reason to worry.
I'm sure you'll be fine. Good luck.

It’s sooooo normal to feel this way ! I felt that way with my last pregnancy and I even had 3 private scans at 6 weeks, 7 weeks and 10 weeks . I was still so nervous for my 12 week scan that I was shaking when I arrived . Just remember that the chances of a missed miscarriage are so low and the fact you’ve had morning sickness is a very good sign!!

@Quiffy I should be due around 13th October (I think).
How did your scan go?

Thanks everyone. That's made me feel a bit better 😅

@Rachel227 It went great, honestly the hospital is scary right now and everyone is a bit confused as they're doing things differently from what they're used to but everyone I saw was so happy and excited for you rather than it being doom and gloom. And it was worth all the fear to see the little baby on the screen - as soon as you see all that worry just goes poof.

I asked to take a video at the end and I was allowed - this really cheered DH up as he got to see it moving around. Not quite the same as being there but really helped for him. So could be worth a try

I am sure everything will be fine! Good luck :) xx

@Rachel227 good luck today

Everything went fine!!
Baby is doing great, and was moving all over the place and kicking me in the bladder.

I'm so relieved!

Fantastic news @Rachel227

Amazing!! Huge congratulations!

Ahh amazing news @Rachel227 ❤️ I have my scan tomorrow at 2pm! I've been feeling fine & excited but now I feel super nervous xx