12 week scan tomorrow - absolutely petrified

[katie416]

As the title says… I have my 12 week scan tomorrow and I’m terrified, I don’t even know how I’m going to make it into the scan room, don’t know if my legs will even carry me 🙈
I suffer with anxiety but have bled pretty frequently during weeks 6-10, had a couple of instances since but nothing major, now 12+5. I’ve had multiple scans and all been fine, no reason seen for the bleeds, the last one was a private scan at 10 weeks + 1. I know the odds are in my favour, but I just can’t get it out of my head that somethings gone wrong since then and I’m going to get bad news tomorrow. Doesn’t help I hardly even feel pregnant anymore. Does anyone have any words of wisdom and possibly some reassuring stories?? Xx

You probably dont feel pregnant as much now because you are about to hit the second trimester. This is when symptoms usually start to fade and you feel better, less or no sickness, more energy etc.
Bleeding seems to be pretty common and remember that some women have bleeding throughout pregnancy and we have all heard the true tales of women who find themselves in labour having not known they were pregnant.
As you had a scan at 10.1 and all was well, despite the bleeding, you are likely to find that all is still well now.
This wont completely take away your anxiety, I know, but I wish you a really good day tomorrow and I am sure you will have lively news.
Deep breaths and in you go.,.
Let us know how it goes xx

I have no words of advice but I am in the same position. Currently 12+5 and have my dating scan tomorrow. I have also had scans at 7 weeks and 10 weeks and all has been okay so far. However I am filled with anxiety as I had a MMC in May and found out the baby had stopped developing at the scan at 13 weeks (heart and stopped beating at 10 weeks). Like the other poster said, if you have seen the heartbeat at 10 weeks, it is highly likely that the scan will be fine so try not to worry. Hopefully it goes well for both of us!

Absolutely, wishing you both great news and safe and happy continued pregnancies ladies xxx

I had a mmc in January so saw the baby lifeless with no heartbeat and it has scarred me for life. This pregnancy I'm much like you, very anxious, can't believe it will end well etc. My 12 week scan ended up being in the exact room that I found out about my MMC. Before going in, I had to focus on my breathing and distracted myself on my phone, I also didn't arrive early at all as I didn't want to extend the wait, I was bang on time. When I went into the room I expressed to the sonographer how anxious i was and that I need to close my eyes and he could see I was shaking. He instantly found me the heartbeat and told me to relax a little, he then spoke me through everything way more than any other sonographer ever has. He also answered my 6000 questions about things I never even knew about before but my anxiety had made me look into so much.

It really helped! And all was ok, I'm now 15+1. You've got this 💪🏻 thinking of you x

Thank you everyone for your lovely words 💕 so sorry to hear about your losses.
Thankfully my scan went really well and I’m measuring exact with my dates due 26th April. Super happy. Hopefully the anxiety may subside slightly now. Wishing everyone the best of luck xxx

Congrats!! Xx

@katie416 glad it went well for you! Mine also went well and due 24th April. :)

Thank you @Ttcmumma 🩷

@KatieJ345 Awww that’s amazing!! So pleased for you! You have the best due date ever, 24.04.24 😍 x

@katie416 thank you! Wishing you all the best with the rest of your pregnancy! 😊

I lost my second and third pregnancies. The second was a few days before my 12 week scan and the miscarriage was horrendous. During my 4th pregnancy I was terrified- totally convinced it was happening again. I didn’t even look at the screen at my 12 week scan but the. The sonographer said “baby is looking so well” and I broke down. As I read your post all my feelings came back. The odds are in your favour and I hope that all is well. I have everything crossed for you xx

Just saw your update! Yay!!!!! Xx

Fantastic news, congratulations