Terrified for my 8 week scan

[Meg1313]

I have my 8 weeks scan next week, I’m 7+2 (I think) and I’m so nervous. I had a chemical pregnancy back in November, and I can only think the worst. I don’t have any real reasons except my anxiety- I’ve had no pain, no bleeding, no cramping. I’ve not really got any symptoms either which is worrying me. Random nausea and food aversions but nothing that I wouldn’t notice if I didn’t know I was pregnant. I must have done 30 tests when I first found out, I was obsessed. I didn’t believe it - and now that I do, I’m worried that something is wrong with baby. I wish I never read about MMC or blighted ovum, I’m convinced that’s gonna happen to me. I know worrying won’t change the outcome but I’m so scared 😭 I see all the time that the odds are in my favour but I don’t feel like they are. I’m a bag of nerves. Guess I’m just looking for anyone who’s been in a similar position to me. If I even think about my scan I feel ill 😷

It’s totally understandable that you’re worried. Try not to worry too much about lack of symptoms - some women just don’t have any at this stage. Try to find things to distract yourself as much as you can and good luck 💐

I've been there! I had 2 losses before finally getting our double rainbow baby and got more anxious each time! It will definitely become less consuming as you get further along, and you'll have head space for other things again! In the early weeks I tried to keep busy as much as possible which helped me. I felt a bit better after each scan. Definitely waves of anxiety throughout but got less and less. And I just thought that feeling anxious isn't going to change the outcome so may as well enjoy the pregnancy as much as possible.

I’ve been in your shoes. Was absolutely convinced it’d be ectopic at my 8wk scan, she’s now 4mths old and currently snoozing on my lap. Good luck for tomorrow x

I had my 9 week scan this week, and felt exactly the same. I lost a baby at 17 weeks at the end of last year. It's my 3rd pregnancy and this is the best I've felt, barely any symptoms apart from a bit tired, but I've got a crazy toddler so you could argue that's why I'm tired!

I was so nervous lying down and seeing the screen above me. I closed my eyes for a few seconds to allow her to find the baby as I couldn't bare watch her try to find it. I opened my eyes and saw a little bean, measuring perfectly with a heartbeat ❤️

Easier said than done but try and stay positive. Thinking of you.

There is a recent thread on here of a lady who was worried about lack of symptoms and lots of ladies have commented saying they had no symptoms and had positive outcomes, maybe try and find it , you might find it reassuring.

Im in the same situation as you, with an IVF pregnancy and my first and only pregnancy prior to this sadly ended up being a MMC so I am as anxious as they come at the moment. Try to keep busy and to take each day as it comes, next week is almost here xx

I could have written this post. I'm 7weeks today and have a scan for when I'm 7+6. Have had a stillbirth and 2 miscarriages and just feel general terror but also have a LG who keeps me very busy and I agree with the other poster that whether I'm anxious or not won't change the result. I am pregnant right now and won't let me anxiety steal my joy 😍

It's very normal. I lost two babies around the 8 week mark and when I was pregnant with the next baby I was an utter mess when it got to 8 weeks. Couldn't stop crying.

Then I started to feel less sick so all my alarm bells went off.

Had a scan at nearly 9 weeks which was terrifying as I assumed the worst again and had to go on my own during covid times.

Turns out it was good news - baby fine and ahead of my dates! Best news ever.

Take each day as they come and hopefully there will be good news!

How did your scan go OP?

Thank you everyone for your replies ❤️ my scan is today at 3.30 @Leoslegacy , I’m in bed sick with worry still!

Oh good luck, I remember that feeling. Hope you get seen nice and quickly. Keep us posted :)

Hope all went well x

update ❤️ had my scan, baby measuring 8 weeks exactly, thought i was 8+2, got to see the strong heartbeat too. It has reassured me so much. Feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Xx

Brilliant news xx

That's great news, congratulations!! 8 weeks is such a great milestone to reach too :)

Congratulations! Did you have to go private for the scan?

@Pringle2223 hi, I went private for this. Unfortunately this ended in a missed miscarriage, I had my 12 week scan last week after some spotting and baby died at 8+3, just 3 days after my scan I posted about.

@midnights0 so sorry to hear this. Sending you love x

So sorry to read this @midnights0 I have also lost a baby during week 8 of pregnancy so really empathise. Hope you have had good support x

@Pringle2223 thank you ❤️

@tulipsunday I'm so sorry you went through this too. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. It's a pain like no other

@midnights0 very true 🥲 take care of yourself and all the best x