Update :) NT scan-& sharing the news, but not feeling the joy?

mpiemont

Update- the US went great. Baby was super bouncy in there. Measured a few days ahead. HB 179. Nuchal measurement was normal. Ok, I'm breathing easier and maybe even a little excited for my 3 year old to tell Grandma & Grandpa what's in Mommy's belly Hi ladies- I have my NT scan at 9:30am (EST) and any good vibes are appreciated.

If it goes well, we are planning to tell my parents tomorrow night. They're coming in from out of town for the weekend. But I have zero excitement or "joy" about sharing the news. I'm not sure why. I feel so protective of the fact that I am pregnant and I guess maybe since it's not my first (or second, or third) time sharing this kind of news, I feel like it's lacking some of the enthusiasm. Anyone else experienced this? I'm so happy to be pregnant and dare I say almost feeling "safe", so I'm not sure where this is coming from.

BluEyedGirl26

I felt the same way and kept making excuses to DH for why we should wait to announce. I finally felt ready to start sharing the news this week (15w). I was still nervous to tell anyone but I'm actually feeling relieved now that other people know.

I hope that your nt scan goes well and you can be find the joy in sharing your exciting news!

kate6214

Hope your scan goes well. I'm sorry you have been feeling so down about announcing. (((Hugs)))

augusta17

Good luck at your scan! Yes it's scary to let your guard down and get excited. Hoping you feel better about it soon.

stinybean

Good luck on your scan! I hope your parents will help you feel more comfortable with being excited. I completely understand your feelings though.

luciddreamer106

Good luck with the scan. I felt similarly, I just didn't have the same enthusiasm since we had already announced twice before. It's hard to have those mixed feelings.

jesswein9

Good luck with the scan. I could have written your same post. It's scary sharing the news after repeated losses. Just take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. As PP have said, many of us feel the same way. Hopefully in time the joys will outweigh the fears.

nohalo21

Good luck with the scans. For me, it was getting over the inital fear of telling people. Once I did, I started to feel more excitement.

rslh10

**lurking**

Good luck with your scan, love!

pblge

Good luck tomorrow! We had told our close friends and families before the NT scan, but after the results were in we expanded the circle to include other family members and friends. It has not been joyous at all for me, but merely has made me panic. The congratulations have been nice, and maybe I'll feel the joy eventually, but I'm too scared right now.

goldengirl84

I hope your scan goes well! I was just thinking this very same thing. I was so excited to tell people about DS and about my pregnancy earlier this year. This is SIL's wedding weekend so we decided we would let his parents share the news. Everyone was congratulating me tonight and I just can't help but think "if they only knew how scared I am!" It's a strange feeling I have - like I have faith that it's going to be ok but I'm still very numb. I do get really excited about each week and milestone. One day at a time my friend!

Samuelismomma

I was that way for awhile. I think it is because part of us feel safe and the other part is waiting for the other shoe to drop because it has in the past:( it is normal. Soon you'll feel better that is a promise:)

JustinsGirl2011

I think sometimes you feel safer in your own little bubble. I remember telling people & thinking I was jinxing myself. MH kept reminding me that sharing our news wasn't going to cause a loss. Just take it one day at a time. GL with your scan!! (Hugs))

Lalalady54

Hooray!!!! Congrats dear!

taberbtb

Congrats on a great scan! There are still people that I haven't told (I am 26w), and I still don't get excited telling people. Like PP, everyone else is so excited it's starting to rub off on me a little. Hopefully the same it true for you, and their excitement will help you to feel a little more enthusiastic.

kate6214

So glad for the good news!!!!