Dating scan tomorrow

[Rockyslife]

Hey, I’m feeling absolutely petrified right now. I’ve lost three babies in a row and have managed to get to a 12 week scan with no issues. I am absolutely petrified that this is all going to be taken away from me tomorrow 😔

I had a scan at 10 weeks 2 weeks for a nipt blood test and baby was ok then but I just can’t stop fearing the worst as these things can happen. I just wish there was a way or knowing for sure without scans that everything is still ok. Does anyone else have a scan soon and feeling the same? I feel like I should be excited not petrified

Hey @Rockyslife

I'm sorry for your losses.

Being pregnant after so many losses is difficult.

I had 3 early losses before having DC1. I'm now due any day now with DC2.

I struggled when pregnant with DC1 and found it really hard to believe everything was okay and actually was quite depressed throughout my pregnancy, I've managed to relax a bit more this time around.

I was told by EPU when pregnant with DC1 at 10 weeks after a positive scan that everything would likely be fine.

Whilst no one can guarantee everything will definitely be okay, chances are if everything is positive so far they will be okay.

Good luck for tomorrow and for the rest of your pregnancy.

Take each day as it comes and be kind to yourself.

💐

I’ve been the same throughout after a loss and still terrified at 32 weeks! I think it makes it easier if you accept it’s scary, and don’t expect to be excited. I’m definitely not excited. Accepting that has helped me. Chances are all will be fine with a recent scan where everything was ok.

I always get terrible anxiety before scans, you are definitely not alone. After a loss it's always triggering no matter how many babies you have after or how many scans. My 20 week anomaly scan is on Tuesday afternoon and I know I'll be a nervous wreck tomorrow and Tuesday morning.