First scan tomorrow!!

[lozpants]

I have my first scan tomorrow (10wk 0 days) booked privately with WTTW so we could get some reassurance and finally tell our parents with a scan picture.

Anxiety/nerves/excitement starting to kick in!! The website says due to COVID-19 you should come alone but can bring one adult if absolutely necessary. I'm guessing my partner can be part of the absolutely necessary considering it's our first pregnancy and we want to experience the scan together

Praying for a clear pic and a healthy baby, going to drink plenty of water beforehand!! Anybody have any other tips?

I'm not sure that your partner is classed as absolutely necessary.
My sister had one with a similar company a few weeks ago and they wouldn't let her husband in. They Were classing absolutely necessary as carers for disabled mother's etc.

Drinking water does help get a clearer photo but don't drink so much that your bursting and yes the nhs are classing essential people as carers so maybe they will say no to your partner, no partners are allowed at scans at the min x

It being your first pregnancy and wanting to see the scan together is not a necessary reason for your husband to be there. Just because I’m pregnant with my second DC doesn’t mean that my DH wanted to be there any less than yours.

Your partner probably won’t be allowed. He’s NOT essential unless you’re disabled. That definitely counts for the NHS scans at the moment.

Good luck, hope it all goes well.

I went to window to the womb (Bristol) a couple of weeks ago and they allowed my partner in.

I had an early scan at 9 weeks and was worried my partner wouldn’t be allowed in. He was classed as an essential person and was allowed in with me.

Harsh comments, I've never been through this before and they hadn't elaborated on what was essential and I hadn't thought that deeply into it! Jeez

@LunchBoxPolice @Char2020 thanks both that's very reassuring and helpful x

@1forsorrow thank you x

@sarahc336 thank you that's really helpful x

@BeingATwatItsABingThing lol I never said that but thanks for the passive aggressive comment. I'm young and was asking for tips, not criticism

Congrats! I'd ring and check to clarify if he can attend of not, to save confusion at the door. Are you having the NIPT or just a scan?

At my 7 week scan, they had security at the door stopping anyone other than the patient in. 3 weeks later (last weekend) when I MC, they equally wouldn't let DH in. I do have a mild mobility disability, but never considered it absolutely necessary that he had to attend.

Best just check so you both know. Best of luck x

You did say it though.

I'm guessing my partner can be part of the absolutely necessary considering it's our first pregnancy and we want to experience the scan together

These are not normal times and we all have to make sacrifices. My DH couldn’t come to my 16 or 20 week scans because of CV. Yes, it was a massive shame but that’s just how it is. Saying you want to see if your DH can come in is fine but don’t try and say that his presence is essential because it’s not. The scans are a medical appointment for you and the baby.

@BeingATwatItsABingThing I wasn't TRYING to say it like that, I was ASKING if he would be classed as essential. How you read it is not my problem and I would never dismiss anyone else's pregnancies no matter how many times they've had a child before. It was simply written in jest. This is why I hate this website sometimes. Jesus Christ.

I’m not entirely sure why so many people on here are being so rude. The op has asked a question, at no point has she said she or her partner are more important than anybody else 🙄 a father is essential to some clinics even if you don’t think so. The support the partner provides is also essential Especially someone going through it for the first time.

Get a grip people

Op maybe give them a call and see what they say, I know mine were more than happy to accommodate my partner

@Char2020 thank you!! I'm glad it wasn't just me being sensitive. I've never been through any of this before let alone during a pandemic and am nervous as it is. Thanks so much x

Because I’m not saying what you want to hear? Whether you said it in jest or not was not clear in your post. One of the things I like about MN is that people will tell you the truth, not what they think you want to hear. I’ve been called out on things before and, whilst not pleasant at the time, it’s definitely made me think more. You asked a question and I answered you. I’m sorry that wasn’t to your liking.

Congratulations on your pregnancy.

Wow, some arsey responses here.
Good luck for your scan OP.

@lozpants WTTW are letting partners in as that is the reason I booked with them. It's our first pregnancy too and I think it's essential he's with me! Too many people on their high horse around here sometimes don't listen to them. Enjoy your scan and let us know how it goes! I have mine on Sunday and I can't wait 😊x

@lozpants just ignore all the negative nancies on here, some people have to berate others to make themselves feel better

@LunchBoxPolice telling me thank you! X

@whatsthecraic91 amazing that's so reassuring thank you, and thanks for your lovely comment. Congratulations on your pregnancy and good luck for Sunday! X

@Char2020 that's very true, thank you xx