I couldn't feel it but the tech said I should appreciate the extra sleep I'll get until then bc he's a kicker so relived and feel so silly for worrying, I'm 18 weeks 3 days and have my 20 week scan soon. Very nervous too. If you havent been asked to come in to your local hospital for a growth scan, thats not a bad thing! Had my scan this morning. I couldn't find the heartbeat as it got me scared. They will be extremely cautious over scans but it's most likely that baby just has club foot. "A woman may present during the pregnancy with some symptoms, for example, they most commonly have: "These are things that occur unexpectedly during the pregnancy, where it is important for us to know that the baby is well and therefore a scan would be arranged," explains Professor Basky. My niece is perfect. I'm 21 weeks and I'm unsure if I've felt movement. Glitterbug09 says: "My SIL was told she was measuring small to begin with and then she was told that her measurements were spot on. Maybe gas maybe baby? I've been feeling movement for a week now and has been increasing in amount and intensity as baby gets bigger. Mine is on Monday and I'm super nervous! Sorry Mooshell80 the worry doesn't stop when they're born, you just get new things to worry about. There is a reason why the scan is being done and therefore women really should ask: why do I need the scan? In this case, youll be having 2 growth scans during the later stage of pregnancy, as it can be tricky to do a clinic assessment. Often they're called 'growth scans' but also 'wellbeing scans'. I hope everyone's scans go perfectly!!! Mine is tomorrow too Racheal! We were offered test but I declined. Not long to wait now. All you need to know is that the protocol encourages use of a special chart for your unborn baby, designed around you and your personal situation, opposed to a one-size-fits-all approach used in the past. Good luck to all of you ladies who are still patiently waiting!! 12/10/2021 16:51. I worry all the time and I just hope when my baby is born he will be ok apart from the foot obviously.. just want to say good luck with your test results. She wants to see the heart more clearly so I'm going back on the 7 th. We just had it done Friday, i was 19w3d. He had an operation at 6 months old to correct the problem and has been fine since. . Here, we explain what a growth scan looks at, why you might be asked to have one, if youll have more than one, and what all this means for you and your baby. His parents were told to expect the worst and that he probably had a genetic defect as well as club foot. I haven't felt movement but I am also 17 weeks (due Nov 28) so that's normal? I'm totally naggy all the time as well. I'm not trained for that. It means a lot.. After waiting for the doctor, all is perfect! I never imagined I'd be like this at all. We had an extra scan at 16w6d because we didn't want to wait any longer to find out the gender. I have felt my little booger like crazy & wasn't worried about that so much as all the other things that could of been wrong(ie dilated kidneys, the fluid on the brain, spinal issues, heart issues, cleft palette) like everything you could imagine, i worried about it. Good luck x. I think its quite normal to feel this way, I know I did with my 1st two, I was convinced it would all end up being a false alarm or I'd have mc, but they both turned out fine. I've snapped at a few people in work. Yes there! I couldn't feel it but the tech said I should appreciate the extra sleep I'll get until then bc he's a kicker, I think I haven't felt movement yet, either and I'm 18 weeks today. Worried about brown discharge at 12 weeks :(. Nigel adds: "I think that anyone coming into scans needs to have them properly explained to them and the results explained. I'm 2.5w away from my 2nd A/S (baby was lazy so they couldn't get all the necessary photos the first time) - not that I'm counting, I'm 20 weeks today and can't feel any movement. Thinking good thoughts for all of you! "It's actually quite complex reviewing it all, but it should be reviewed.". concerns about the baby not moving properly, how long your babys femur (thigh bone) is, if needed, the blood flow in the umbilical cord, the measurements are completely within the parameters you'd expect, the measurements may be smaller than you would expect and youre going to rescan. But everything else was perfect!! Yay that's brilliant Rachel! The bubba is looking good, strong heartbeat and even saw lots of wriggling around! However, I kept reassuring myself that, even though I see sick babies day in day out, that is NOT the norm and that most scans go smoothly. Such a scary experience all this when u can't see the baby all the time, having to wait weeks is a nightmare, Hi girls I was the same I had mine just last week at 21 weeksonly starting feeling bubbles bursting at 19/20 weeksI'm now nearly 22 was and proper movements now hang in t. I've felt her on and off but I am still super nervous for the anatomy scan. I'm glad I'm not alone in this then! As mentioned earlier, typically youll only be offered 2 NHS scans, at around 12 weeks (your dating scan) and 20 weeks (the abnormality scan). If your scan anxiety is at an all-time high, remind yourself: your babys being monitored closely which is a good thing. Costs will vary, but expect to pay up to 90 per private scan. It doesn't help that mine is going to be late because I am going to be away for 2 weeks. during the scan he also looked like he was waving at us, ugghh that made me cry, it was soo incredible!! We know a fair few mums whove had growth scans at around 28 weeks often its because their bump is measuring small. I just want everything to be okay with them. Very faint line on internet cheapie. Don't forget: your caregivers should be giving you info you can understand, not confusing you. I was seriously shaking and felt like I could vomit or pass out at anytime. She was told many years ago that her baby had problems with his legs and feet and possible other problems they even went to the extent of suggesting a termination. Slightly worried about my brown discharge someone help!! If you do end up being scanned again, the sonographer and your doc should explain what the purpose of the scan is, and what its showing, and what the results mean. At the Amnio she measured a full week behind and today at my midwives appt I had a fundal height of 24 cms! Im now 28 weeks and it has spoilt the whole pregnancy. Nothing in my pregnancy has told me there is something that could go wrong. And speak to the midwife or doctor.". The scan is the same as the others and is an ultrasound.". We refused tests for chromosome issues as it wouldn't have made any difference. I've just had a nice relaxing bath with my little bump poking out the water and just had another little cry. Good luck chads fianc! I just wish I could trust more that everything is going okay. They're part of a plan called GAP (Growth Assessment Protocol), which is all part of an NHS campaign to reduce the number of stillbirths across the UK. But trust me, when you see your baby on that screen tomorrow with it's little heart beating away it's the best feeling ever!! "On the whole, the vast majority will have a perfectly healthy straightforward pregnancy, and these wellbeing scans are being done to reassure us that despite whatever risk factors they have, that their babys health is all going to be well," says Professor Basky. He's perfectly fine now. There's no point telling you to think positive so I'll do it for you! A growth scan will take anywhere between 10 minutes to 30 minutes, depending on your babys position at the time of the scan. At our 20 week scan she also had spine and brain queries and they initially thought it could be Edwards syndrome. Hope it all goes well for you aroha77! If you still want to talk then email me. Been crying all day, depressed, taking it out on my OH when I should be so excited, but I'm really convinced there's going to be no heartbeat/no baby at all. movement. As the tech went i asked all the questions i wanted to & she answered. I found out today at my follow up appt that I have an anterior placenta , I have my anatomy scan Thursday afternoon.we have had a scan at 6 weeks and a Amnio at 17 wks. x, Our week-by-week PREGNANCY emails are a must for parents-to-be. It's just a testing time, but I'm sure that we will get through it somehow Whatever the outcome, Hang in there. More often than not, the scans will show nothing wrong, and it's just being done as a precaution. WTF is going on! This is #5 and it never gets easier, I'll worry until I see her face and can hold her! Add message. I know this time is terrifying and steals your excitement and replaces it with fear of the unknown, hang in there, reach out for support xx, Thank you for sharing your story. Deep breathes and you will be fine chick. I was the same with Ds. Here, we explain how they work and what they mean for you plus what it means if your scan is at 28 weeks, 34 weeks, or 38 weeks. I did own a fetal Doppler but I returned it the same day. I just like to think that when I'm really nervous or whatever, I just say to myself "in half an hour this will all be over" etc. SoR's Nigel also advises you make sure you're being scanned by someone who's properly qualified, and can interpret the results correctly. Told me it was not unusual at 19 weeks so we are going back but I am relieved everything looked good. Try to stay calm, worrying does nothing, and I hope everything is fine. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Everything was fine though and baby is completely healthy. I just want everything to be ok. My MIL and sister in law wanted to discuss childcare last night, wanted me final decision. (: I always get nervous before OB appointments. I want to attach a pic of mine but don't know how to on the phone can't see an attachment thingy. Sonographers do pretty impressive techy stuff with these scans - and can use all these measurements they've taken to estimate your baby's weight. Between 36 and 40 weeks, a growth scan can be done in the run up to your due date. I always get so nervous before OB appointments. 12 week scan today.. so nervous as I don't feel pregnant, Terrified of no heartbeat at 12-week scan, Get the days best CHAT sent straight to your inbox, I have read and understood Netmums' Privacy Notice and Terms & Conditions. The reason why, again, depends on you and your pregnancy. Either way, I'm happy if she does have it, it is fixable but no one wants there baby to have to go through tons of surgeries as soon add they arrive:( my husband thinks I'm crazy with how much I worry but I can't help it! I had a scan at 9+4 and was terrified but that soon went away. Very worried that they find something wrong with baby. I've felt her move occasionally and can't wait till its more consistent. So we're not getting scanned till 22 weeks. I have no reason to think it's not. I ordered a Doppler last week off of Amazon Prime and my anxiety has gone away because I've been listening to my little bebes heartbeat every morning since, but I'm still so worried. Think of it as the next level up from your midwife measuring the size of your bump (your 'fundal height'). Youll find out after this scan if your doctor thinks you should deliver your baby a few weeks early, due to their size. My daughter had a lot of health issues last year before and after she was born and she ended up passing away at 2 months, so I am very fearful that something could be wrong with this baby. I don't have any advice just wanted to say that I'm in exactly the same position, 20 week scan is next week and I'm so anxious, even though 7 and 12 weeks scans were both were good. They'll only be scheduled in if doctors want to be reassured that any symptoms, concerns about baby's movements or risk factors aren't affecting your baby's health.
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