Maybe gas maybe baby? I suffer from anxiety too and also had a 'bad feeling' about my 12 wk scan and was like preparing myself for the worse so when they told me I wouldn't be surprised. Saw the baby & the tech said everything looked great! I always get nervous before them, but for some reason this time was worse. The scan is the same as the others and is an ultrasound.". His parents were told to expect the worst and that he probably had a genetic defect as well as club foot. 20 week scan tomorrow and I'm so so nervous! I obviously feel a huge sense of relief and we got the cutest picture of his little feet. Im 18w 2d and havent felt amything either but same thing, lot of aches, staying positive tho! 06/01/2014 22:51. Thanks for all the replies, I feel a little more "in control" if that makes sense! :x. I was super nervous before my anatomy scan too. 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. Glitterbug09 says: "My SIL was told she was measuring small to begin with and then she was told that her measurements were spot on. It's the best thing ever seeing your little bub on that screen. What your feeling is normal i am the same and my 12 week scan not till next Tuesday but like you don't think i have enough symptoms and just constantly worrying. All of this depends on your personal situation. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. This info is then compared to how far along you are in your pregnancy, and is then used to estimate your baby's weight. He says you could have anywhere from 2 to up to 8 or 9 scans. Did you have growth scans in pregnancy? To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. We have a little girl with a large complete AVSD ( a hole in her heart) . I've been feeling movement for a week now and has been increasing in amount and intensity as baby gets bigger. Midwife also wouldn't listen to the heartbeat at the 16 week appointment . Same! I couldn't care less about the DS. Im now 28 weeks and it has spoilt the whole pregnancy. They were advised to amputate his feet and part of his leg but he's all good now, please try not to worry xxx. A good hearty 160 (exercise makes it faster, after all). It is an estimate, though: its been reported in the past that theres a 15% margin of error when it comes to weights determined by growth scans. 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. Measurements might be a tiny bit off, too, as they're indicators. 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. Growth scans to track your babys size, weight and health are not uncommon. If your scan anxiety is at an all-time high, remind yourself: your babys being monitored closely which is a good thing. 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. Mine is tomorrow too Racheal! It's our first baby, and I think what's making me feel worse is that I barely have any bump yet and I've still not felt any movement. . Sonographers do pretty impressive techy stuff with these scans - and can use all these measurements they've taken to estimate your baby's weight. Anonymous. Maybe you're expecting now and you've just found out you need one? Everything looked good on our guy and he's weighing in at 12 ounces already(more than what the bump says which 8.5!) 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. I couldn't find the heartbeat as it got me scared. At our 20 week scan she also had spine and brain queries and they initially thought it could be Edwards syndrome. Very faint line on internet cheapie. I did own a fetal Doppler but I returned it the same day. 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. Try to stay calm, worrying does nothing, and I hope everything is fine. Whether or not you need to keep having growth/wellbeing scans will be determined as your pregnancy progresses. I'll be 18+3 the day of the scan, which is Tuesday. Yay that's brilliant Rachel! How common is it to find anomolies at the 20 week scan? I'm totally naggy all the time as well. This is #5 and it never gets easier, I'll worry until I see her face and can hold her! More often than not, the scans will show nothing wrong, and it's just being done as a precaution. Feeling so nervous about it, haven't felt any major movements yet but keep suffering from ligament pain and back ache. Usually, its just a precaution. With both my babies they were wayyyy off! To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. With my first baby, my now 5 year old son, we found out that he had a cleft lip/palate at my anatomy scan so going through that has opened my eyes that something could potentially be wrong and it is terrifying. I know little one is probably growing a lot which is causing the uncomfyness but just feeling nervous still. This scan will take your babys measurements and compare them to the average weight for babies at 28 weeks' gestation. I just wish I could trust more that everything is going okay. I know, I'm a bit crazy right now. 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. At 20week scan I was told my baby has a club foot and could be linked to a chromosome prob like downs. Nigel adds: "I think that anyone coming into scans needs to have them properly explained to them and the results explained. He had a great heart rate and was doing wonderful except he didn't want to be bothered at all.. "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? ABDOMINAL CIRCUMFERENCE MEASUREMENT AT 20 WEEK SCAN, Has anyone been told the wrong sex at 20 week scan? I'm so anxious, I keep trying to tell myself statistically everything is fine . (: I always get nervous before OB appointments. At that appointment, we saw that our little man is a tumbler and loves to move a TON. I'm not trained for that. Youll find out after this scan if your doctor thinks you should deliver your baby a few weeks early, due to their size. "She then went into hospital at 36 weeks because she thought her waters had broken (they hadn't) and was told she was measuring 3 weeks ahead! 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! Try and get some sleep and you will feel great when you get your little picture lol xx. 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 want to attach a pic of mine but don't know how to on the phone can't see an attachment thingy. These growth scans usually take place in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. During a standard growth scan, there are 4 or 5 things that will be looked at - according to Nigel: If you need other checks, they'll be done during the scan, too. "It's actually quite complex reviewing it all, but it should be reviewed.". In fact, this is a high-priority area for NHS England, says Nigel. 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. potentially, if there is a BIG difference in your height to your partner's height (e.g. 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. They take all sorts of measurements so generally you get a much better look at the baby. But everything else was perfect!! 5'2" and the other is extremely tall, e.g. My dr said if the date changes over 10 days than they will change the due date. Usually, itll be after 28 weeks. I haven't felt movement but I am also 17 weeks (due Nov 28) so that's normal? I was super nervous to. 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. 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. 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. I'm glad yours went well! 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 06/01/2014 19:24. 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. Sorry Mooshell80 the worry doesn't stop when they're born, you just get new things to worry about. The reason why, again, depends on you and your pregnancy. Thinking good thoughts for all of you! 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 have maybe felt movement? You may want to check out our guide to 4D scans in pregnancy before you book ? In April 2019, researchers at the University of Cambridge also recommend that all pregnant women have an additional 'breech scan' at 36 weeks to check on the baby's position. 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). Deep breathes and you will be fine chick. I never imagined I'd be like this at all. Im terrified beyond belief! 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. She didn't agree to it and gave birth to her little boy, he did have to have operations to correct his club feet and wear braces on his legs for quite some time but he has absolutely no other issues and is now 18 years old and you wouldn't know any difference. There is a reason why the scan is being done and therefore women really should ask: why do I need the scan? 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. 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. So, if there's no cause for concern, you wont *need* other pregnancy scans in the 3rd trimester. As mentioned earlier, typically youll only be offered 2 NHS scans, at around 12 weeks (your dating scan) and 20 weeks (the abnormality scan). July 7th is my anatomy scan. I'm glad I'm not alone in this then! It'scomforting knowing I'm not alone in feeling this way. WTF is going on! I doubt it is anything to worry about. It's just a testing time, but I'm sure that we will get through it somehow Whatever the outcome, Hang in there. Will I be referred [on to the NHS]? You guys are amazing I love the support on here. Spina bifida etc. I'm just scared I'll get to it they won't find the baby. Good luck! Think of it as the next level up from your midwife measuring the size of your bump (your 'fundal height'). Theyre being done to reassure the woman, and the doctor, that everythings OK.". I wish I could go back and tell me just how alright everything was going to be. I don't know why I just have a really strong feeling. 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. 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. I was the same with Ds. I see it as just one more hurtle to get though to make sure everything is fine. I don't see ds when I look at her I just see our beautiful English Rose. Costs will vary, but expect to pay up to 90 per private scan. Periods after coming off of Depo injection, Very faint positive line on clear blue test, Is this positive? Good luck ladies! I won't be having my anatomy scan for another 4 weeks and will be very nervous until I get to see baby for the first time and know everything is developing as it should. 12/02/2014 at 10:43 am. I haven't felt anything either. So hurry Thursday please! 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!! Awww a little boy amazing, how's he looking? I feel like I still am a little. 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. It means a lot.. What were babys measurements at 20 week scan? Told me it was not unusual at 19 weeks so we are going back but I am relieved everything looked good. 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. 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. As the tech went i asked all the questions i wanted to & she answered. 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. during the scan he also looked like he was waving at us, ugghh that made me cry, it was soo incredible!! My parents will be in town for our 20 week scan so of course I feel more pressure, like what if something went wrong?! There's no reason why you shouldn't be able to discuss the results of the scan with the sonographer or doctor at the scan. I've felt her move occasionally and can't wait till its more consistent. "If the scan is being done on the NHS, its being done for a clinical reason. Yes there! Just to let you know it was also at her 20 week scan they told her all this x, Hi Rebecca. if one of you is very petite, e.g. Had my scan this morning. Like I feel the aches and pains, I'm looking bigger so things must be going well? Please do tell us your story in the comments below! Nothing in my pregnancy has told me there is something that could go wrong. We dont measure growth and there is no system by which we can accurately assess the growth growth is speed, yeah? He's perfectly fine now. Yep, that includes your midwife's fundal height readings and scans. You may well be given or be aware of an individual growth chart for your baby, if you're having multiple scans. We have a little girl with a large complete AVSD ( a hole in her heart) . What will happen? 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! The experts we've spoken to disagree on this one though - so we reckon it's on a case-by-case basis! I don't feel worried about tomorrow although I know stuff might show up but I feel he or she kicking about all the time now so I know they are ok in there! Hi. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Worried about brown discharge at 12 weeks :(. Not long to wait now. 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. P.S. I'm 18w 4d. I was super nervous too about having mine!! Which was pretty screwed up this far in advance. 6'3"). xx, Your symptoms fading is normal for your dates and tummy ache is probably all the worrying. How accurate?? 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). At the Amnio she measured a full week behind and today at my midwives appt I had a fundal height of 24 cms! 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. I've been so nervous because Im not sure if I've felt any movement ( FTM). Chances are everything will be perfect! Has anyone been told the sex incorrectly at their 20 week scan? I had a scan at 9+4 and was terrified but that soon went away. I was full of nerves since the tech can't say anything during the scan except point out parts. Soooo happy. I know little one is probably growing a lot which is causing the uncomfyness but just feeling nervous still. I'm so glad you guys feel this way too! I'm a FTM and the feeling is incredible. "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. She will need surgery at some point in the not too distant future. The waiting and the unknown is the worst. Everything was fine though and baby is completely healthy. 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. The spine and brain queries rectified within a week and we just had the hole in the heart to . Make learning about money simple and fun for your kids with these easy tips. A growth scan will take anywhere between 10 minutes to 30 minutes, depending on your babys position at the time of the scan. My 20 week scan is tomorrow morning actually! That's why you might've heard them called '3rd trimester scans'. !. I'm super nervous every for the anatomy scan.
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