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He just wanted to sleep lol.. Maybe you'll return the favour and do some for me! 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. Hugs xxx, Hi Rebecca. She wants to see the heart more clearly so I'm going back on the 7 th. 13/11/2016 at 4:09 pm. Usually, its just a precaution. Midwife also wouldn't listen to the heartbeat at the 16 week appointment . Feeling so nervous about it, haven't felt any major movements yet but keep suffering from ligament pain and back ache. I'm so glad you guys feel this way too! 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. 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. Anyone else nervous about there 20 weeks scan! | Mumsnet I feel like I still am a little. WTF is going on! 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. 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. Maybe because from last week my symptoms seemed to . 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. At our 20 week scan she also had spine and brain queries and they initially thought it could be Edwards syndrome. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. 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. Once youre done, you may find thats the only growth scan you need. You never know! 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've felt her move occasionally and can't wait till its more consistent. The weight is so off. This is #5 and it never gets easier, I'll worry until I see her face and can hold her! The scan is the same as the others and is an ultrasound.". Glitterbug09 says: "My SIL was told she was measuring small to begin with and then she was told that her measurements were spot on. I've been so nervous because Im not sure if I've felt any movement ( FTM). Usually, this scan will also be looking for your babys measurements. Good luck ladies! Thanks for all the replies, I feel a little more "in control" if that makes sense! Just to let you know it was also at her 20 week scan they told her all this x, Hi Rebecca. The spine and brain queries rectified within a week and we just had the hole in the heart to . "Its a way for us to screen out, pick up, the few babies that may have a problem. potentially, if there is a BIG difference in your height to your partner's height (e.g. Had my scan this morning. I was seriously shaking and felt like I could vomit or pass out at anytime. Thinking of you and still sending all the positive thoughts for yours - I know how mentally tough this wait is! 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. Not long to wait now. It's not very likely you'll just have one scan, says Nigel. He had an operation at 6 months old to correct the problem and has been fine since. Got my scan on Friday and super nervous. I was super nervous to. I just want him to be perfectly healthy so badly that I'm worrying myself. Your exactly the way i was started having niggly pains in pelvis and groin getting worked up bout scan which was Monday just gone, thinking the worse and you know what everything was just fine just like yours will be!! Nervous for 20 week scan | Mumsnet 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 had a scan at 9+4 and was terrified but that soon went away. Slightly worried about my brown discharge someone help!! I'm super nervous every for the anatomy scan. Often they're called 'growth scans' but also 'wellbeing scans'. xx, Your symptoms fading is normal for your dates and tummy ache is probably all the worrying. We know a lot of MFMers on our forum found this IRL. We just had it done Friday, i was 19w3d. If you havent been asked to come in to your local hospital for a growth scan, thats not a bad thing! Not every NHS hospital will use the software that creates these charts yet, but lots will, and hopefully, more will soon. 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. Very worried that they find something wrong with baby. 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. 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. (: I always get nervous before OB appointments. I've snapped at a few people in work. 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. 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. I just wish I could trust more that everything is going okay. 19/01/2023 16:38. As the tech went i asked all the questions i wanted to & she answered. Youll find out after this scan if your doctor thinks you should deliver your baby a few weeks early, due to their size. 20 week scan tomorrow and I'm so so nervous! Which was pretty screwed up this far in advance. After waiting for the doctor, all is perfect! I think it is the fact that it seems like such a big deal that's making me more worried. Deep breathes and you will be fine chick. Whether or not you need to keep having growth/wellbeing scans will be determined as your pregnancy progresses. Nothing in my pregnancy has told me there is something that could go wrong. 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. Try to stay calm, worrying does nothing, and I hope everything is fine. Yay that's brilliant Rachel! "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? I'm absolutely bricking it about my 12 week scan tomorrow. I wish I could go back and tell me just how alright everything was going to be. Sonographers do pretty impressive techy stuff with these scans - and can use all these measurements they've taken to estimate your baby's weight. 5'2" and the other is extremely tall, e.g. He says you could have anywhere from 2 to up to 8 or 9 scans. 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). "If you are having growth scans," explains MFM's favourite GP Dr Philippa Kaye, "it is because there has been a concern about how the baby is growing. X, Hi. 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!! Saw the baby & the tech said everything looked great! 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. We refused tests for chromosome issues as it wouldn't have made any difference. Thinking good thoughts for all of you! 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. She will need surgery at some point in the not too distant future. Spina bifida etc. Like I feel the aches and pains, I'm looking bigger so things must be going well? So hurry Thursday please! My dr said if the date changes over 10 days than they will change the due date. Super nervous. Maybe you're expecting now and you've just found out you need one? Told gender at 12 week scan! I think I have once but definatly nothing regular. This info is then compared to how far along you are in your pregnancy, and is then used to estimate your baby's weight. Anonymous. Hi im in a similar situation. I just want everything to be okay with them. 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. We have a little girl with a large complete AVSD ( a hole in her heart) . Same! You may well be given or be aware of an individual growth chart for your baby, if you're having multiple scans. I'm sure your little angel is just perfect!!! During pregnancy, there are 2 NHS scans that (generally) everyone will have: the 10 to 12-week dating scan and the 20-week abnormality scan. 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. 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. 06/01/2014 22:51. "If the scan is being done on the NHS, its being done for a clinical reason. Very nervous for 20 week scan | Mumsnet Awww a little boy amazing, how's he looking? Periods after coming off of Depo injection, Very faint positive line on clear blue test, Is this positive? How accurate?? My niece is perfect. Maybe gas maybe baby? They should also keep you informed as to next steps, such as booking in another scan. Between 36 and 40 weeks, a growth scan can be done in the run up to your due date. I'm 21 weeks and I'm unsure if I've felt movement. If your scan anxiety is at an all-time high, remind yourself: your babys being monitored closely which is a good thing. But everything else was perfect!! Still not totally convinced all will turn out ok but I think that's just how I'm wired! It'scomforting knowing I'm not alone in feeling this way. So we're not getting scanned till 22 weeks. movement. The waiting and the unknown is the worst. As mentioned earlier, typically youll only be offered 2 NHS scans, at around 12 weeks (your dating scan) and 20 weeks (the abnormality scan). the measurements may be larger than you would expect and youre going to rescan. 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. There is a reason why the scan is being done and therefore women really should ask: why do I need the scan? They were advised to amputate his feet and part of his leg but he's all good now, please try not to worry xxx. Note: you should factor in typical hospital wait times, as well (you know your local hospital better than we do!). Try not to worry as stressing yourself out is the worst thing u can, easier said than done I know, good luck. I want to attach a pic of mine but don't know how to on the phone can't see an attachment thingy. He had a great heart rate and was doing wonderful except he didn't want to be bothered at all.. I have no reason to think it's not. You guys are amazing I love the support on here. 04/01/2011 10:22. We found out we're having another girl and beyond excited. There's no point telling you to think positive so I'll do it for you! Worried about brown discharge at 12 weeks :(. Very faint line on internet cheapie. Bad news at 20 week scan Please help - Netmums So nervous about 12 week scan tomorrow - netmums.com Good luck to all of you ladies who are still patiently waiting!! What is wrong with me?! P.S. At 20week scan I was told my baby has a club foot and could be linked to a chromosome prob like downs. Mine is tomorrow too Racheal! It's the best thing ever seeing your little bub on that screen. I don't know why I just have a really strong feeling. 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. I was the same with Ds. 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 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. Nervous for 20 week scan The Bump 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. 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. Im 18w 2d and havent felt amything either but same thing, lot of aches, staying positive tho! Don't forget: your caregivers should be giving you info you can understand, not confusing you. 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!!! 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. I've just had a nice relaxing bath with my little bump poking out the water and just had another little cry. 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! What were babys measurements at 20 week scan? Seeing your little bubba on screen tomorrow will make all the worry disappear. I haven't felt anything either. They will be extremely cautious over scans but it's most likely that baby just has club foot. x, Our week-by-week PREGNANCY emails are a must for parents-to-be. A good hearty 160 (exercise makes it faster, after all). during the scan he also looked like he was waving at us, ugghh that made me cry, it was soo incredible!! 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. We know the frequency can be a real worry for expectant women, though. A growth scan will take anywhere between 10 minutes to 30 minutes, depending on your babys position at the time of the scan. However, the scan may also be tailored to you and your baby. 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. I'm 18w 4d. We know a fair few mums whove had growth scans at around 28 weeks often its because their bump is measuring small. What will happen? All of this depends on your personal situation. It means a lot.. When he was born he did have club feet but not to the extent they had said at the scans. More often than not, the scans will show nothing wrong, and it's just being done as a precaution. Growth scans to track your babys size, weight and health are not uncommon. We dont measure growth and there is no system by which we can accurately assess the growth growth is speed, yeah? Will I be referred [on to the NHS]? 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. I know little one is probably growing a lot which is causing the uncomfyness but just feeling nervous still. It's just a testing time, but I'm sure that we will get through it somehow Whatever the outcome, Hang in there. 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 keep telling myself I might aswell prepare myself for the worst! Chances are everything will be perfect! :x. I was super nervous before my anatomy scan too. "It's actually quite complex reviewing it all, but it should be reviewed.". His parents were told to expect the worst and that he probably had a genetic defect as well as club foot. I can't private message back I don't no why. I doubt it is anything to worry about. Hi Rebecca, i just want to share part of my aunts story with you. 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! "Your midwife will measure your bump and if it is smaller than expected, they may recommend a growth scan. 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. 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. 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! "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. 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. Mine is on Monday and I'm super nervous! 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. Costs will vary, but expect to pay up to 90 per private scan. Usually, itll be after 28 weeks. 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. This scan will take your babys measurements and compare them to the average weight for babies at 28 weeks' gestation. 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. 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. I have another scan next Thursday I think that's for the Down syndrome testing. I obviously feel a huge sense of relief and we got the cutest picture of his little feet. Try and get some sleep and you will feel great when you get your little picture lol xx. This scan will again take your babys measurements, and make sure everythings on track for you to deliver your baby as planned. If you still want to talk then email me. They take all sorts of measurements so generally you get a much better look at the baby. I hope everyone's scans go perfectly!!! Im now 28 weeks and it has spoilt the whole pregnancy. I always get nervous before them, but for some reason this time was worse. 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. How common is it to find anomolies at the 20 week scan? It doesn't help that mine is going to be late because I am going to be away for 2 weeks. So happy for you. I feel my son pretty regularly and I hadn't until about 19 weeks.. "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. Theyre being done to reassure the woman, and the doctor, that everythings OK.". In fact, this is a high-priority area for NHS England, says Nigel. Remember: its not bad that your babys being monitored so closely. Yep, that includes your midwife's fundal height readings and scans. You may want to check out our guide to 4D scans in pregnancy before you book ? 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. If not, you may be asked to come back to keep an eye on the progress of your babys growth. Think of it as the next level up from your midwife measuring the size of your bump (your 'fundal height'). I know little one is probably growing a lot which is causing the uncomfyness but just feeling nervous still. 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. Please do tell us your story in the comments below! Hi ladies it all went well!! I can't wait to see its tiny body again and find out if boy/girl. At that appointment, we saw that our little man is a tumbler and loves to move a TON. But still not far enough to feel consist (recognizable?) 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. With both my babies they were wayyyy off! That's why you might've heard them called '3rd trimester scans'. Yay! I'm absolutely bricking it about my 12 week scan tomorrow. Had my scan today and he was kicking like crazy! They do measurements and then "guesstimate" a weight. 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. These are assessment scans, or wellbeing scans as we call them.". My parents will be in town for our 20 week scan so of course I feel more pressure, like what if something went wrong?! Measurements might be a tiny bit off, too, as they're indicators. I have maybe felt movement? So, if there's no cause for concern, you wont *need* other pregnancy scans in the 3rd trimester. July 7th is my anatomy scan. 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. I'll be 18+3 the day of the scan, which is Tuesday. Who's gonna be doing my scan, basically?". Yes there! 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. 09/01/2019 19:22, Glad your scans went well, I've got 4 weeks until mine but I'm already nervous.

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