Am I the only one terrified of the anatomy scan???

supermom83

I'm over 17 weeks now and I still haven't scheduled mine. I am very very scared. I was just reading a post in 2nd tri about a mother finding out something was terribly wrong with her baby at the 20 weeks scan...and that's my fear. I just can't get it out of my head.

I'm pretty sure it has to do with what happened with my twins. We found out at the NT scan (12.5 weeks) that one of the identical twins had a huge physical deformity, they had something called Acrania which is the absence of a skull. It was 100% incompatible with life...and a few weeks later I lost both babies. I just re-live that horror over and over again and I'm trying to be positive but it's just so hard. Being pregnant again just brings back so many triggers for the pain and horror...I was a complete mess at the NT scan, and now I can't even get myself to schedule the 20 week one.  

I think I might just faint while they do the scan, I'm that scared. Everything is just perfect now, and I don't want to have my whole world come crashing down again like it did with the twins....

Anyone else also scared?  

M&M227

I can understand why you would be scared.  I'm a little nervous.  But once it's finished and everything is fine (which most likely it will be), you'll feel so much better.

There's always something to worry about when your pregnant, and I've found that one fear is replaced with another.  You just have to try hard to be positive and enjoy your pregnancy!

helenejr

no your not!!!  Mine has been scheduled for 6 weeks now and at fiirst i was fine about it - now i'm a 10days out from the scan and i'm totally worried for the exact same reasons!

wootownlady

i wasn't scared until I read that 2nd tri post that you mention ... i was naive enough to think that they'd know if something was THAT wrong but this point, but I guess I was wrong. i'm scheduled for next friday the 14th no matter what, but i'm just trying to be positive. trying not to let worry get the best of me - i hope you can do the same, hard as it is. HUGS!

LollyBug18

Hang in there and try not to worry! Try focusing on your little Benjamin too, I'm sure he's a blessing to you

Magenta728

Yes, I am scared. I pray daily that everything is ok with the baby. I know that all the anxiety is bad, but I will much more relieved after the scan when they tell me everything is ok (like that optimisim? )

I understand where you are coming from. You experienced something terrible, and I am really sorry that you had to go through that.

sunset+skies

wootownlady:

i wasn't scared until I read that 2nd tri post that you mention ... i was naive enough to think that they'd know if something was THAT wrong but this point, but I guess I was wrong.

 I was in the same boat, but it seems in Canada we get a lot more ultrasounds than you do in the US, so it possibly would get picked up sooner here. 

I posted earlier about something similar - I get this unnecessary terror before any appointment, thinking something will go wrong.

klv

My scan is next week and I am scared too!  It took an agonizingly long time for the Dr. to find the heartbeat at my appointment the other day.  I am sure it was no more than 30 seconds but it still had me worried!  And I am frightened that something will be wrong at my scan. 

I had this fear at my last ultrasound as well.  After seeing the baby, I was great for a week or 2 then the worry crept back in.  Its normal for moms to worry about their babies, whether they are on the inside or they are 35yo.  

amanda1680

I cried after reading that post on 2nd tri.  I have been quite nervous about the scan, but after that, I'm even more freaked out.  I didn't have the NT, so this will only be the 2nd time we see our LO (I had a surprise u/s at 10 weeks).  I guess all we can do is think positively and hang in there!

SarahP15

amanda1680:

I cried after reading that post on 2nd tri.  I have been quite nervous about the scan, but after that, I'm even more freaked out.  I didn't have the NT, so this will only be the 2nd time we see our LO (I had a surprise u/s at 10 weeks).  I guess all we can do is think positively and hang in there!

this exactly. 

kate05

I had mine Tuesday and I wasn't scared until the doctor started the scan then I panicked.  I understand why you would be scared given your previous pregnancy.  Problems are rare.  I am sending positive vibes your way.

11kacey

I was under the impression (and obviously wrong) that at the NT scan they could pick up on the heart chambers. Oh well, I cannot worry about something out of my control. I wish all of you ladies well and I know that everyone on this board is thinking of the woman who had the most unfortunate news today. 

Stellarstylista

I am right there with yall I am absolutely terrified. I hope it goes better than expected for all of us.

rainstar752

I am nervous- but I'm trying hard to stay positive.  I have no reason right now to think there's a problem- and if there is, then at least I'll be able to find out about it now!  I understand why you would be scared, having already gone through something traumatic.

kevinslove

I was not worried about it until I started reading a couple of the posts on second tri.  I felt awful for that lady that found out that her baby had something wrong.  Then reading your post, I'm starting to get more worried.  I am praying that everything turns out well for you at your scan.

JuneBug0611

I wouldn't say I'm terrified, but I'm definitely a mix of emotions -- really excited to see the LO after not seeing him/her since 6w5d, but also really nervous until I hear that everything is ok (again, since it has been so long and this is the first time we or the doc will get a good look at him/her).  I think once I pass this hurdle, I'll feel a lot more positive and able to start reading all of the baby books, reading reviews of strollers and so forth, purchasing stuff for the baby, etc.

LexGator

I was fine about it until I actually scheduled the scan today. Now, I'm a nervous wreck and will be until that day. It's a mix of emotions. I'm anxious to see the baby again (haven't seen him/her since 6 1/2 weeks) but terrified that I'll walk out of there with bad news.

waterfall11

I'm a little nervous. I have a friend who learned of her baby's heart problems at the scan last year and he only lived an hour when he was born.  I know the chances are this baby is healthy but that is still in the back of my mind.  Fortunately the wait will be over tomorrow morning. 

mlmtgg

I am. While excited, I am very fearful. After my losses, I'm expecting something to go wrong at some point, and it's hard to get past.

I wish you luck, and am sorry for the losses you have had.

MommaA117

Yes. It does make me nervous. I am just trying not to think about it untill that day comes. Pushing the scan into the back of my mind.

sammyb1017

wootownlady:

i wasn't scared until I read that 2nd tri post that you mention ... i was naive enough to think that they'd know if something was THAT wrong but this point, but I guess I was wrong. i'm scheduled for next friday the 14th no matter what, but i'm just trying to be positive. trying not to let worry get the best of me - i hope you can do the same, hard as it is. HUGS!

 

THIS! I told my DH about it last night and he asked me why I read things like that (sigh). I am absolutely terrified now of my scan on Feb 4th. But I am trying to stay as positive as I can. I also feel like (a previous poster mentioned) one fear (miscarriage) really is replaced by another (anatomy scan) and I just want to ENJOY this time already! Good luck:)