Anatomy scan worries.

kmh1203 · November 2011

I know it's probably normal to be anxious about the anatomy scan, but I am so nervous it's getting ridiculous. My scan is at 9am tomorrow and my stomach is in knots. I didn't get the NT scan done, but my quad screen came back normal and I haven't had any complications.

My biggest fear is that I'll go in and they'll tell me my baby doesn't have a heartbeat. I could care less what the sex is, I'm just terrified to find out I'm not having a healthy baby, or worse, that I'm not having a baby at all.

Did anyone else feel like this? Or does anyone have any tips to help ease my nerves? Thanks

Marie509 · November 2011

Mine is in 2 weeks, and I'm having the same worries. Mainly because I've not felt any movement from LO. But I'm sure everything will be ok with you, just as it will with me!! Just breathe and try to relax!

246baje · November 2011

I was worried before mine (there are a number of children with disabilities in my family) I tried not to focus on it to much and just kept praying for the best. Please try not to fret to much.

On the upside, now that I know everything is looking good, I have relaxed and am really excited about the baby now, much more than before.

Hopeful2008 · November 2011

I think that's totally normal. I was extremely nervous the day of...and unfortunately my appt wasn't until 3:30 pm so I was a ball of nerves all day! I wasn't too terrified because I have a doppler and check the heartbeat a few times a week. BUT, I was of course wanting to know that everything looked healthy and was developing the way it should. Good luck and try not to worry too much! Chances are, all will look fabulous!

katieh1017 · November 2011

Mine is Tuesday at 10 am and I'm nervous about the same thing. I have felt movement but am still worried. I am a 36 year old FTM and haven't gotten my b/w back so I feel like I know nothing. Our NT scan was good but still anxious, praying for a healthy baby. Good luck tomorrow !

kmh1203 · November 2011

Thank you all! I know that most likely everything will be fine, but it's hard not to worry. I haven't felt anything yet that's definitely baby and I'm barely showing so I'm nervous something's wrong, but I think everything will be fine.

Good luck to all of you haven't had your scan yet, also!

NLS0412 · November 2011

Mine is tomorrow morning at 9:30, and I feel the exact same way. Although, we haven't had the quad screen or NT scan done. So nerve wracking!

devious1031 · November 2011

(((HUGS))) I have kinda the same worries, I think it's kinda normal. Lots of good thoughts that the scan goes well!

TKx2 · November 2011

Mine is tomorrow at 8 and I'm a big ball of nerves...I'm sure I won't sleep much tonight. DD has a genetic condition (non-hereditary) and I'm terrified they're going to say something is wrong with this baby too. I had a lot of guilt over DD that I'm still not completely past, and I've pretty much convinced myself that my eggs are crap. I know that's probably not true, but it's always in my head. I just hope we get good news at the scan and from the genetic counselor so I can put it behind me. Good luck to you tomorrow!

DragonflyBelle · November 2011

I am nervous before every ultrasound because I have had one of "those" where they won't show you the screen, won't speak to you, they're not smiling and your OB shows up 10 minutes later. I always scared lightening will strike twice. I guess you just have to get through it and realize that most women will never know that nightmare.

TheBuddha · November 2011

kmh1203:

Thank you all! I know that most likely everything will be fine, but it's hard not to worry. I haven't felt anything yet that's definitely baby and I'm barely showing so I'm nervous something's wrong, but I think everything will be fine.

Good luck to all of you haven't had your scan yet, also!

Please try not to let this worry you. I am almost 19 weeks with my third (second in under 2 years) and I am barely showing and haven't really felt the baby either. Everyone says "you show so much faster with the second one!!" By their calculations I should be HUGE by now! But I'm not. Not even close. I just started wearing maternity pants this weekend.

I felt Z at 17 weeks 1 day. I felt a kick and I was sure it was him. This pregnancy I have a tilted uterus so I haven't really felt much of anything.

Relax my dear...the stress is not good for momma and baby

FusionLMT · November 2011

The worry never stops, even after they are born.

acooper18 · November 2011

Mine is tomorrow at 2 and I'm really nervous as well. I can feel him/her kick, so I know he is ok, but I'm still worried everything anatomically won't be. Especially since I was born with a genetic heart condition I've always been worried I'd pass on. I wanna hear the baby look healthy, then know if its a boy or girl.

Tambcat · November 2011

I've had that same fear at every ultrasound! I don't have any advice for getting over it, but I think it's normal. Good luck tomorrow! And have fun.

kissyfitt · November 2011

These are my exact fears. I don't have any advice but know that you're not alone feeling this way. Best of luck!!

laf10 · November 2011

I was pretty much the same way. I have been feeling flutters, but I was still irrationally scared that they'd tell me the baby didn't have a heartbeat. I had a mini freak out the night before, but everything turned out great. I completely understand the nerves, but try to enjoy it because it's an amazing feeling seeing your baby during the a/s.

crystalmeyer08 · November 2011

Our scan is Wednesday at 8AM. We scheduled it early because I wouldn't want to wait all day! I have been very nervous too...I had my OB appt last monday and heard a strong heart beat and have felt the baby move...but still I am nervous. We didn't do any of the other tests because it wouldn't change anything for us and I wouldn't want to worry over something that is just an "increased chance" for something...I am already a worrier! So, not sure if you are Christian, but I have been praying a lot. This seems to help me...the bible says to cast all your fears to God. So whenever i am feeling nervous or worried, I pray. I also tell myself it is silly to waste energy and time worrying over something that likely won't even happen! The majority of babies are healthy and normal...I have had several people in my life recently lose babies (3 before 8 weeks though) and a couple lose theirs around 20 weeks (one went into early labor but she was very unhealthy and very young and the other had a VERY RARE disease of the baby...doctor said they have only had like 49 cases EVER at the major hospital in our state). So I know that the odds are low that anything is wrong, but still hard not to worry. Just try to breathe and focus on the statistics that are positive...like the majority of babies are healthy and normal! I just think of the "I didn't know I was pregnant" show and how these women do all the wrong things since they don't know they are pregnant and the only issue I have seen with those babies are they are dehydrated! They are all normal and healthy, despite NO prenatal care! Just think of that! Good luck!

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