I hope everyone's scans go perfectly!!! There's no point telling you to think positive so I'll do it for you! movement. Getting mine today , I'm 19 w 2 d. I'm pretty excited it's my first time to see the little one, I've just heard the heartbeat with Doppler so far:) I've been feeling a lot of movement, but it's also my second pregnancy:), Good luck to all who have upcoming scans! She was a 9lb newborn xx". He's perfectly fine now. I was seriously shaking and felt like I could vomit or pass out at anytime. I'm just scared I'll get to it they won't find the baby. 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. Got my scan on Friday and super nervous. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). Often they're called 'growth scans' but also 'wellbeing scans'. Good luck to all of you ladies who are still patiently waiting!! 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. Please dont worry if youve been asked to go for a growth scan. Growth scans in pregnancy: everything you need to know, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), if your fundal height is measuring smaller or larger than expected for your baby's gestational age, if your placenta is looking low at the 20-week scan, if you have diabetes or gestational diabetes, if you have a history of premature delivery, if you have a condition like high blood pressure, or renal disease, that could potentially affect your placenta working properly, if you are very overweight, and as such there's a possibility your placenta might not work properly, if you have a BMI of 40 or over. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). Midwife also wouldn't listen to the heartbeat at the 16 week appointment . xx, Your symptoms fading is normal for your dates and tummy ache is probably all the worrying. I just want everything to be ok. My MIL and sister in law wanted to discuss childcare last night, wanted me final decision. It doesn't help that mine is going to be late because I am going to be away for 2 weeks. I obviously feel a huge sense of relief and we got the cutest picture of his little feet. 06/01/2014 22:51. Very worried that they find something wrong with baby. 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. This scan will take your babys measurements and compare them to the average weight for babies at 28 weeks' gestation. Youll find out after this scan if your doctor thinks you should deliver your baby a few weeks early, due to their size. It means a lot.. Think of it as the next level up from your midwife measuring the size of your bump (your 'fundal height'). We have a little girl with a large complete AVSD ( a hole in her heart) . They do measurements and then "guesstimate" a weight. 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. I haven't felt any movement either but the tech confirmed I had an anterior placenta so I should feel him in a few weeks more than likely. The NHS hasn't acted on these recommendations yet, but we'll update you if they do. Add message. I always get so nervous before OB appointments. So nervous about 12 week scan tomorrow - netmums.com "The outcome when they come out of the scan will be either: "Everyone should be treated individually, as in, the scan results should be interpreted in the context of that woman and her size, ethnicity, etc theres various charts for those. "Its a way for us to screen out, pick up, the few babies that may have a problem. I'm absolutely bricking it about my 12 week scan tomorrow. I doubt it is anything to worry about. I couldn't find the heartbeat as it got me scared. I just had mine and it went great except they told me his kidneys were a little dilated but it was going to be ok and it happens a lot with boys and usually resolves itself.. Nervous for 20 week scan | Mumsnet I've been so nervous because Im not sure if I've felt any movement ( FTM). I have another scan next Thursday I think that's for the Down syndrome testing. So we're not getting scanned till 22 weeks. I couldn't care less about the DS. :x. I was super nervous before my anatomy scan too. We just had it done Friday, i was 19w3d. As the tech went i asked all the questions i wanted to & she answered. I haven't felt movement but I am also 17 weeks (due Nov 28) so that's normal? Very nervous for 20 week scan | Mumsnet Nothing in my pregnancy has told me there is something that could go wrong. I don't know why I just have a really strong feeling. Made me cry - happy tears, mind you, I feel the same but get this, my dr is a new one, had the same amazing dr with my other 3 and I miss him, Just had my 20 week scan, I'm not yet 20 weeks so the tech told me ahead of time if she doesn't see something clearly I'd have to go back. I'm sure your little angel is just perfect!!! I feel like I still am a little. This page may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small amount of money if you click through and make a purchase.All articles are written independently by the Netmums editorial team. Feeling so nervous about it, haven't felt any major movements yet but keep suffering from ligament pain and back ache. More often than not, the scans will show nothing wrong, and it's just being done as a precaution. I worry constantly and its not in my nature to worry really. Had my scan this morning. 25/10/2021 22:36, @Maighread thank you so much! At our 20 week scan she also had spine and brain queries and they initially thought it could be Edwards syndrome. Maybe because from last week my symptoms seemed to . She did put the doppler on me and as soon as she placed it - POW - a kick and then another and then she switched sides and got the heartbeat. "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. Not long to wait now. 6'3"). Good luck ladies! 20w scan is a bit longer than the 12w. I did own a fetal Doppler but I returned it the same day. Reasons you may have an NHS growth scan include: You'll also be asked to come in for a scan as-and-when, based on the presentation of certain symptoms, according to Professor Basky. If you have a scan during your 3rd trimester, it's called a 'growth scan' or 'wellbeing scan' - which is done to take your baby's measurements, and assess their health. Reasons you may have an NHS growth scan include: if your fundal height is measuring smaller or larger than expected for your baby's gestational age if your placenta is looking low at the 20-week scan if you have diabetes or gestational diabetes if you have a history of premature delivery if you have a history of pre-eclampsia It could be a follow-up to your earlier scan, a first time growth scan or one of many. 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. Everything was fine though and baby is completely healthy. WTF is going on! I think it is the fact that it seems like such a big deal that's making me more worried. I keep telling myself to not worry. She wants to see the heart more clearly so I'm going back on the 7 th. "If the scan is being done on the NHS, its being done for a clinical reason. I can't wait to see its tiny body again and find out if boy/girl. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Sorry Mooshell80 the worry doesn't stop when they're born, you just get new things to worry about. Make learning about money simple and fun for your kids with these easy tips. 04/01/2011 10:22. I can't private message back I don't no why. Glad to hear I'm not the only one! 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. I don't know why I just have a really strong feeling. Not every NHS hospital will use the software that creates these charts yet, but lots will, and hopefully, more will soon. I was full of nerves since the tech can't say anything during the scan except point out parts. Sending you lots of best wishes, I had my ultrasound last week at 19 weeks and the baby was moving around sooooo much, he is perfectly healthy and everything is normal for me!!! Told gender at 12 week scan! Multiple growth scans in your 3rd trimester mean doctors need to keep a close eye on how your babys growing. Anonymous. Told me it was not unusual at 19 weeks so we are going back but I am relieved everything looked good. When I asked about cleft palette she said she was not able to answer that and she for plenty of pics for dr so we should be good. I have mine in an hour and I'm a freaking nervous wreck!! 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. 19/01/2023 16:38. Everything looked good on our guy and he's weighing in at 12 ounces already(more than what the bump says which 8.5!) We refused tests for chromosome issues as it wouldn't have made any difference. Between 36 and 40 weeks, a growth scan can be done in the run up to your due date. "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. I never imagined I'd be like this at all. They said she may need surgery as soon as she was born. I've felt her move occasionally and can't wait till its more consistent. As Professor Basky Thilganathan, a Consultant Obstetrician and spokesperson for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), explains to MFM: "Theyre not [technically] measuring growth. I just want him to be perfectly healthy so badly that I'm worrying myself. I was absolutely terrified as I'm a NICU nurse and have looked after lots of babies whose Mum's got bad news at their 20 week scan. Very faint line on internet cheapie. I've just found out I'm about 6 weeks gone and I know I will feel the same this time till my 12 week scan. So hurry Thursday please! I'm super nervous every for the anatomy scan. I'm glad I'm not alone in this then! Keep calm and enjoy x, I felt exactly the same way for my 12 week scan I was petrified they wouldn't be any heartbeat but I'm now 20 weeks and I have my 20 week scan tomorrow and it's the one scan I am actually looking forward to! Im terrified beyond belief! Measurements might be a tiny bit off, too, as they're indicators. This is #5 and it never gets easier, I'll worry until I see her face and can hold her! The reason why, again, depends on you and your pregnancy. Seeing that helped because I thought I had been feeling things, but it was nice to get the confirmation that I was in fact feeling him since he's such a mover. during the scan he also looked like he was waving at us, ugghh that made me cry, it was soo incredible!! I always get nervous before them, but for some reason this time was worse. I want to attach a pic of mine but don't know how to on the phone can't see an attachment thingy. Xx. I'm another FTM and I'm so worried about my scan. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. But everything else was perfect!! I'm 18w 4d. Like I feel the aches and pains, I'm looking bigger so things must be going well? On the off-chance something's not right, your docs can use this knowledge to recommend the best possible course of action for you and your baby. 12/02/2014 at 10:43 am. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here), I honestly didn't even know where my dds head was at 12w. 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. Thanks for all the replies, I feel a little more "in control" if that makes sense! Down Syndrome was confirmed at 3 days old and we sobbed at first. 12/10/2021 16:51. the measurements may be larger than you would expect and youre going to rescan. My baby's dad had club foot (severe both feet) as a baby. November 2015 Moms Nervous for 20 week scan beckd89 member June 2015 I'm 18 weeks 3 days and have my 20 week scan soon. 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. We were offered test but I declined. He had a great heart rate and was doing wonderful except he didn't want to be bothered at all.. Nigel adds: "I think that anyone coming into scans needs to have them properly explained to them and the results explained. 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. "If someone's going for a scan in the independent sector which is fine, there's nothing to stop them they need to ask who's doing the scan, and are they qualified? Hope it all goes well for you aroha77! Which was pretty screwed up this far in advance. I'm totally naggy all the time as well. Maybe gas maybe baby? It's just a testing time, but I'm sure that we will get through it somehow Whatever the outcome, Hang in there. Nervous about 20 week scan - what to expect? | Mumsnet I'm so glad you guys feel this way too! These scans DO measure your baby's size, though. Bad news at 20 week scan Please help - Netmums Had my scan today and he was kicking like crazy! My parents will be in town for our 20 week scan so of course I feel more pressure, like what if something went wrong?! How common is it to find anomolies at the 20 week scan? Try not to worry as stressing yourself out is the worst thing u can, easier said than done I know, good luck. Worried about brown discharge at 12 weeks :(. All of this depends on your personal situation. That's why you might've heard them called '3rd trimester scans'. 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. It could be because your baby is either measuring too small for the 34-week mark (on average), or a bit larger than expected, or due to other risk factors. We found out we're having another girl and beyond excited. My 20 week scan is tomorrow morning actually! With both my babies they were wayyyy off! Hi ladies it all went well!! My niece is perfect. Theyre being done to reassure the woman, and the doctor, that everythings OK.". Just to let you know it was also at her 20 week scan they told her all this x, Hi Rebecca. He had an operation at 6 months old to correct the problem and has been fine since. Has anyone been told the sex incorrectly at their 20 week scan? Mine is on Monday and I'm super nervous! Maybe you're expecting now and you've just found out you need one? Mine is tomorrow too Racheal! I just want everything to be okay with them. A GROW (Gestation Related Optimal Weight) chart is a "customised antenatal chart for plotting fundal height and estimated fetal weight", according to Perinatal.org.uk. I am really nervous too. I was super nervous too about having mine!! 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. They'll also be able to tell you if everything's OK with the baby, and everything else: the fluid, the cord, and the placenta, etc. We know a lot of MFMers on our forum found this IRL. Yes there! if one of you is very petite, e.g. Nigel Thomson, Professional Officer (Ultrasound) for the Society of Radiographers (SoR) stresses that NHS growth scans are always done for a reason - you don't need one unless you're told you do. Docs dont think they need to keep an extra eye on things - as everything appears healthy, and you're not prone to any risk factors. My aunt said they initially told her that the baby only had one leg and then after a more detailed scan they said he did have two but he had very bad club feet.