You never know! We know a fair few mums whove had growth scans at around 28 weeks often its because their bump is measuring small. 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. Hope it all goes well for you aroha77! We just hope all is well. 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. 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. July 7th is my anatomy scan. WTF is going on! 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! You may want to check out our guide to 4D scans in pregnancy before you book ? I've just had a nice relaxing bath with my little bump poking out the water and just had another little cry. Thinking good thoughts for all of you! Likely, this will be a GROW chart. Has anyone been told the sex incorrectly at their 20 week scan? We found out we're having another girl and beyond excited. The experts we've spoken to disagree on this one though - so we reckon it's on a case-by-case basis! I'm so glad you guys feel this way too! potentially, if there is a BIG difference in your height to your partner's height (e.g. There is a reason why the scan is being done and therefore women really should ask: why do I need the scan? 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.. I'm 18w 4d. Try to stay calm, worrying does nothing, and I hope everything is fine. He just wanted to sleep lol.. I know little one is probably growing a lot which is causing the uncomfyness but just feeling nervous still. However, the scan may also be tailored to you and your baby. It'scomforting knowing I'm not alone in feeling this way. Usually, this scan will also be looking for your babys measurements. My dr said if the date changes over 10 days than they will change the due date. 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 was super nervous to. I see it as just one more hurtle to get though to make sure everything is fine. Yay that's brilliant Rachel! You guys are amazing I love the support on here. I can't wait to see its tiny body again and find out if boy/girl. I'm 21 weeks and I'm unsure if I've felt movement. 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! As the tech went i asked all the questions i wanted to & she answered. Awww a little boy amazing, how's he looking? 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! We have a little girl with a large complete AVSD ( a hole in her heart) . Hugs xxx, Hi Rebecca. 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. We know a lot of MFMers on our forum found this IRL. Slightly worried about my brown discharge someone help!! Try and get some sleep and you will feel great when you get your little picture lol xx. I couldn't care less about the DS. 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. 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. Spina bifida etc. How accurate?? This info is then compared to how far along you are in your pregnancy, and is then used to estimate your baby's weight. !. Chances are everything will be perfect! 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. Good luck to all of you ladies who are still patiently waiting!! Don't forget: your caregivers should be giving you info you can understand, not confusing you. So, if there's no cause for concern, you wont *need* other pregnancy scans in the 3rd trimester. Please dont worry if youve been asked to go for a growth scan. I always get so nervous before OB appointments. I'm a FTM and the feeling is incredible. I feel like I still am a little. (: I always get nervous before OB appointments. 06/01/2014 19:24. Maybe you're expecting now and you've just found out you need one? 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. Yes there! Nervous about 20 week scan - what to expect? | Mumsnet I know, I'm a bit crazy right now. The bubba is looking good, strong heartbeat and even saw lots of wriggling around! 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. 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). He's perfectly fine now. And then I was cramping and spotting last night. It means a lot.. Like I feel the aches and pains, I'm looking bigger so things must be going well? Did you have growth scans in pregnancy? 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). This scan will again take your babys measurements, and make sure everythings on track for you to deliver your baby as planned. I will find out exactly what it was and let you know x. I had an appointment with my midwife his morning and she said I might not feel anything noticeable until week 20 and that my partner might not feel anything external until week 25. 6'3"). 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'm glad yours went well! xx, Your symptoms fading is normal for your dates and tummy ache is probably all the worrying. Very worried that they find something wrong with baby. It's just a testing time, but I'm sure that we will get through it somehow Whatever the outcome, Hang in there. 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. 13/11/2016 at 4:09 pm. I think it is the fact that it seems like such a big deal that's making me more worried. The scan is the same as the others and is an ultrasound.". 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. movement. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. SoR's Nigel also advises you make sure you're being scanned by someone who's properly qualified, and can interpret the results correctly. She wants to see the heart more clearly so I'm going back on the 7 th. Midwife also wouldn't listen to the heartbeat at the 16 week appointment . I was full of nerves since the tech can't say anything during the scan except point out parts. Super nervous. I did own a fetal Doppler but I returned it the same day. It could be a follow-up to your earlier scan, a first time growth scan or one of many. 5'2" and the other is extremely tall, e.g. Everything was fine though and baby is completely healthy. Hi. We were offered test but I declined. His parents were told to expect the worst and that he probably had a genetic defect as well as club foot. I know little one is probably growing a lot which is causing the uncomfyness but just feeling nervous still. She's now ten months old and in the words of her cardiologist at Glenfield in Leicester, she's getting rather round, which is excellent. 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. Between 36 and 40 weeks, a growth scan can be done in the run up to your due date. My baby's dad had club foot (severe both feet) as a baby. When he was born he did have club feet but not to the extent they had said at the scans. At that appointment, we saw that our little man is a tumbler and loves to move a TON. I've been feeling movement for a week now and has been increasing in amount and intensity as baby gets bigger. But still not far enough to feel consist (recognizable?) The weight is so off. They do measurements and then "guesstimate" a weight. Just to let you know it was also at her 20 week scan they told her all this x, Hi Rebecca. 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. Maybe you'll return the favour and do some for me! Note: you should factor in typical hospital wait times, as well (you know your local hospital better than we do!). 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. P.S. X, Hi. If not, you may be asked to come back to keep an eye on the progress of your babys growth. Im 18w 2d and havent felt amything either but same thing, lot of aches, staying positive tho! Glitterbug09 says: "My SIL was told she was measuring small to begin with and then she was told that her measurements were spot on. Agree that you should take someone with you if you can, and I hope you get happier staff for this 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. Nigel adds: "I think that anyone coming into scans needs to have them properly explained to them and the results explained. Sonographers do pretty impressive techy stuff with these scans - and can use all these measurements they've taken to estimate your baby's weight. 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. I have maybe felt movement? I am really nervous too. x, Our week-by-week PREGNANCY emails are a must for parents-to-be. Periods after coming off of Depo injection, Very faint positive line on clear blue test, Is this positive? These growth scans usually take place in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. 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. Good luck! 06/01/2014 22:51. I was seriously shaking and felt like I could vomit or pass out at anytime. At our 20 week scan she also had spine and brain queries and they initially thought it could be Edwards syndrome. Add message. That said, yes, you can book a private scan at any point during your pregnancy. 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. 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. More often than not, the scans will show nothing wrong, and it's just being done as a precaution. At 20week scan I was told my baby has a club foot and could be linked to a chromosome prob like downs. 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. Saw the baby & the tech said everything looked great! I can't private message back I don't no why. Maybe gas maybe baby? . I just want him to be perfectly healthy so badly that I'm worrying myself. Maybe because from last week my symptoms seemed to have vanished and for past 2 days I've had a stomach ache. I haven't felt movement but I am also 17 weeks (due Nov 28) so that's normal? Costs will vary, but expect to pay up to 90 per private scan. 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!! All of this depends on your personal situation. 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. 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. Down Syndrome was confirmed at 3 days old and we sobbed at first. Thinking of you and still sending all the positive thoughts for yours - I know how mentally tough this wait is! 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. If you havent been asked to come in to your local hospital for a growth scan, thats not a bad thing! It might also take 10 or so minutes for any results to be written up and shared with you. "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. 09/01/2019 19:22, Glad your scans went well, I've got 4 weeks until mine but I'm already nervous. I know they shouldn't answer all questions but she did, up until that one. 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 couldn't find the heartbeat as it got me scared. Im terrified beyond belief! Anonymous. Seeing your little bubba on screen tomorrow will make all the worry disappear. Had my scan this morning. The NHS hasn't acted on these recommendations yet, but we'll update you if they do. Told me it was not unusual at 19 weeks so we are going back but I am relieved everything looked good. 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 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. Good luck chads fianc! Nothing in my pregnancy has told me there is something that could go wrong. I'll be 18+3 the day of the scan, which is Tuesday. :x. I was super nervous before my anatomy scan too. 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. 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 feel my son pretty regularly and I hadn't until about 19 weeks.. 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. It's not very likely you'll just have one scan, says Nigel.
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