Just need to freak out for a second...

alliejoe

I haven't really posted over here much lately, just been busy/in lurking mode I guess... it seems like it's easier to just get busy with work stuff ans try not to worry about being pregnant.  I thought I'd been doing really well with not freaking out and starting to just trust/believe that I was pregnant and would stay that way...

Anyway, I had a regular appt. today with MW and she said LO's heart rate was "around 120".  Totally didn't bother me until way after the appointment- it just feels like that so low.  She didn't give a specific number or anything, just said 120's and I've asked dr. google and the range for 18wks is 120-160. So it's "normal", but I can't help but worry.

I have a level II u/s scheduled tomorrow and I'm kinda freaking out about that- I think that's probably why I'm freaking out about the heartbeat.  We haven't had an u/s since 7wks and we're going to a MFM instead of the regular doctor for the level II/anatomy scan b/c my sister has some chromosomal issues that caused some physical/mental disabilities.  I guess with the HB and the level II and all the worries I've been trying to ignore are all surfacing.

ok.  thanks for reading and for letting me vent/spaz out here.  

camdenfaithful

Maybe the baby was just taking a snooze?  I've heard the HR drops a lot when the baby is sleeping.

Good luck with your scan tomorrow!

erinlovesdavid

camdenfaithful:

Maybe the baby was just taking a snooze?  I've heard the HR drops a lot when the baby is sleeping.

Good luck with your scan tomorrow!

This is what I was thinking, too.  Good luck tomorrow!

spincat9

I think last week my LO's rate was around 128 - and they said totally normal at this stage  (I am 18 weeks as well).  Good luck with your u/s and hopefully those results will put your mind at ease!!!!

Ernie52408

I'm sure LO was just taking a nap. Good luck at your scan! I'm sure you'll see a beautiful baby.