I'm 16 weeks + 5 days pregnant.
I was nervous at the 12-week scan, and my heart raced when I received the letter with the test results. All fine.
I had a lovely scan yesterday which revealed we'll be having a baby girl. Lots of movement and everything looked well. I'm excited but also still so nervous because a few years ago, the first among my friends to be pregnant had a traumatic experience at her 20-week scan. She was told her baby had no kidneys so unfortunately she had to abort. I know that since she has gone on to have a healthy son, and every other friend I've met had healthy babies. A few had miscarriages along the way but these were usually before 8-10 weeks. I know my friend's experience was probably rare, though I know nothing of the statistics.
I thought I'd feel out of the water now, but I just feel so nervous and scared about the next scan.
I keep thinking about buying nursery stuff/a toy for the future baby but I'm also so scared of getting too prepared too early.
Is anyone else feeling like this? Any coping methods?
Note: This is my first pregnancy so none of this comes from personal experience.