scared....

shinygurl76 · April 2013

so I'm finally having my first ultrasound yay right? except no I'm terrified I'm so scared they're gonna do it and nothing will be there...which is insane cause I'm obviously pregnant and not to mention duh positive pregnancy tests! they waited so long to get me in and it took so long for me to conceive(5 1/2 years) i guess I'm just nervous anyone else ever have this fear?

LEMSA · April 2013

I had the same fear after 2 miscarriages. That there wouldn't be a heartbeat. It really bothered me for a while. I had to reassure myself that I didn't have any reason to not think it was healthy. There was no bleeding, no cramping, etc. So I just went in

shinygurl76 · April 2013

thank you, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't alone...i've had a few people laugh when i told them this fear no one seemed to understand.

HopeSprings2012 · April 2013

I was worried at both my ultrasounds and even after a few weeks of not getting to hear the heartbeat so I totally understand.

I think it's normal to start worrying about the "what if's" ... Just try not to let yourself get carried away with

ashleymarie512 · April 2013

Also coming from infertility, I totally get your feelings. The whole process was one step forward and three back for me that I constantly wait for the other shoe to drop and something to happen. Have faith that things will work out, it's the only way I ma

kristajennex16 · April 2013

I'm currently 14w3d I've had 2 ultrasounds thus far. The first one was because my dr wanted to confirm how far along I was and the second because I had some spotting and cramping. The second ultrasound they wouldn't allow me to look at the screen. I was n

JBrooks315 · April 2013

My DH and I hadn't planned on getting pregnant, but weren't doing anything to stop it either. It was a no pressure if it happens it happens and we are ready type thing. It had been a little over a year since we had used anything so we were kind of startin

Cosmolove · December 2013

I'm a first time mommy and I wasn't scared until I scheduled my first u/s. after that all the what ifs started going through my head and I started panicking. I got there and everything was fine but I was a hot mess the couple days leading up to it

wtfisup · December 2013

We just has our NT scan and I was terrified of finding a loss. As soon as they put it to my belly, a jumping, healthy baby was visible. I came home and slept amazing.

beccam1230 · December 2013

shinygurl76 said:
thank you, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't alone...i've had a few people laugh when i told them this fear no one seemed to understand.

That's terrible, it's a legitimate fear and nobody should laugh at it. It's concern for your sweet baby, not something completely irrational. I went in for my first ultrasound at 18 weeks and I was so scared, I was shaking while I was walking in! I'm sure everything will be perfect, good luck and you'll be able to relax soon enough :-)

luvmybundle · December 2013

i had my first us at 5 weeks due to severe cramping but of course it was too early to see a heartbeat. when i changed docs and went to my appt at 11 weeks, she actually did an us because she too was a little concerned. i had allowed myself not to get excited just in case there was bad news. but once i saw my baby jumping around like she was on a trampoline, my heart melted and i couldn't help but smile! its normal to be afraid.

awc1986 · December 2013

I've actually been in the position where i've gone in for my NT scan and there was nothing there, as i'd had a blighted ovum. I still get that worry before every scan and i've had 2 already. I have my anatomy scan on the 17th and although i can feel baby kicking and am noticably pregnant, i still worry. You never stop worrying - especially if you've had trouble conceiving or have experienced a loss.

Just remember that the odds are overwhelmingly in your favour. Chances are you're absolutely fine and baby is wiggling away in there. Just try not to worry and repeat the tried and tested mantra "today i'm pregnant and i love my baby".

kimprudhomme · December 2013

Oh my gosh, you are so not alone. I have that fear every time I go for an appointment....even though I can clearly feel her moving around. I think that I will get there and the heart won't be beating or something. I have had people say to me "oh that's crazy, think happy thoughts" - uh okay. I think it's all part of parenthood....the worrying will never stop.

purplemummy · December 2013

i felt exactly the same when i went for my 12 week scan. Now im always like i hope they can find a heartbeat at every midwife appointment. im nearly 16 weeks now.

BrittanyHanson20 · December 2013

I listened to the heartbeat twice before my ultrasound but still walked into my ultrasound and previous appointment worried that something might have happened or I did something wrong. You arent alone; its hard to be sure when your baby cant tell you that they're safe and growing like they should. Its reassuring to see your babys picture and watch them move around.

sparklingdiamond · December 2013

I totally understand how you feel! It took us a little over two years to get pregnant and I am still nervous every time I go to an appointment, even though everything looks good so far! I think it's hard to not be nervous sometimes.

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