Terrified for 12 week scan tomorrow

[Liverpoolgirl50]

I guess this is more just to voice my anxiety than anything else! We had a scan at 6.5 weeks which was fine and another at 8.5 weeks (again we saw a heartbeat) but I have read so many stories about missed miscarriages and I’ve convinced myself it’s going to happen tomorrow

I had a very small bleed just after our second scan but had a SCH and was told to expect that, and since then I’ve had all the symptoms.. sickness, tiredness, sore boobs, food aversions so I really have no reason to doubt that it’s still in there and yet, I can’t help but think of the worst.

We’ve told our parents and my work know because of the job I do so I just keep thinking of how to tell them if it’s bad news, I’m driving myself round the bend!

Any advice on how to survive til 10:30 tomorrow much appreciated!

Pretend it’s not happening. Don’t think about it until you’re actually travelling there. Good luck!

I got the same way before my scans. Soon you will be reassured! Its a horrible worry. I have no advice as I couldn't even sleep the night before but you're nearly there!

Good luck. I also felt like this before mine. I was sick with nerves on the morning. I am so grateful that the sonographer said right at start. Ok baby and a heartbeat now let me check the rest before turning the screen on.

Hope all goes well

I had a full on panic the morning of my dating scan. Then again at the anomaly scan. Called my mom in tears and she came to the hospital even though she couldn’t actually be in the room. It helped
Do you have anybody you could vent your worries to?

You’ll end up mega needing a wee- hopefully that will distract you in the waiting room!

Positive vibes your way

Thank you everyone ❤️ So nice to know nobody is alone in this! My husband has been my sounding board but I think he’s equally nervous (just much better at hiding it!)

Scanxiety is so real!! You have my sympathy, I hate every single scan I go to because I’m always terrified but it’ll be done and I’m sure you’ll be feeling relieved and excited this time tomorrow. Good luck and congratulations!

Scanxiety is normal, but you shouldn't let anymore know that you're not comfy letting know if bad news. Also, I get the need for early reassurance scans but they're not really helpful. A heartbeat at 7+1 dsnt always yranslate into one at 11+1

Try not to worry( easier said than done I know) Good luck for tomorrow, it’s going to be exciting for you seeing your wee baby again xx

You're just trying to prevent your heart being broken, most of us do it, try to accept 'bad news' in advance, to prepare ourselves. Then if it's good news it's extra exciting/fabulous.

Make yourself a hit drink, try to relax & get some sleep.

Spending the night worrying isn't going to change the outcome!

Go to bed & think about all the things you want to do with your snuggly new baby/toddler/pre schooler/first day of school etc

Best wishes xx

Congratulations 🥳
Lovely pic

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