I've got my first scan tommorrow, I really hope all is well...

[mountainboo]

I've been looking forward to this for so long now. We have been trying extremley hard not to get our hopes up too much just incase anything goes wrong but the excitment has taken over. My friend, who is now 5 months pregnant had a 'missed miscarriage' the first time and it was discovered when she went for her first scan. I know I shouldn't worry about things I cant change but I'm petrified at the thought of how I will cope if my scan produces the same result. I've read all the symptoms etc for miscarriages, but does anyone actually know how common a missed misscarriage is? I've been experiencing all the correct pregnancy symptoms and have even had to start wearing maternity trousers as none fit anymore. I know I keep going on about it, so I'm sorry, and I really dont mean to be insensitive to anyone who has experienced misscarriage. TIA

[B00]

Oh how exciting, you're first scan :-)

lease don't worry (easier said than done I know). A missed miscarriage happens to about 1% of pregnancies, so the chances of it happening to you are very slim. I've found this, but may I recommend you don't read it? Only worry you more!

http://www.thinkbaby.co.uk/news/article/mps/UA N/340/V/3/SP/

Good luck (not that you'll need it though) you'll be fine, let us know how you get on xx

[mountainboo]

Thanks boo, I will certainly let you know. Think of me at 1.50 tommorrow. xx

[redcrx]

Hi mountainboo,

As Boo says, its about 1% so try not to worry yourself too much. Missed misscarriage does often follow some slight bleeding and pain.

Best of luck for the scan, its a wonderful experience so take tissues and some money to buycopies of the pics.

Ive got mine on the 28th so i do understand how you are feeling

[mountainboo]

Thanks legend and I'm sorry to hear you had the same as my friend. I'll have all fingers and toes crossed. I will remain positive xx

[mountainboo]

Good luck to you to redcrx, not too long to wait then. My partner couldn't believe that you have to pay for the scan photos (stingey).

[redcrx]

yep, NHS needs to grab all it can. �5 to park for the duration of the scan and �4 a pic too.

Just hope ive drunk enough fluid by time i get there or theyd probably charge me for water lol

[bigmamma]

How exciting for you mountainboo , try to stop worrying please , look forward to it as it's a magical moment , I know it's natural to think of what can go wrong but try not to eh ?
Yes , money to buy the pics , that's really mean of them , I got given mine in Australia and didn't know you had to pay over here , is it a newish idea redcrx ?
Let us know how you get on , :-)

[B00]

So scan @ 1.50? OK, we expect an update by 3pm at the latest mountainboo :-)

Got fingers crossed for you here too, but you don't need good luck, honestly!!!

[Beads]

Congratulations to you...please let us know how the scan goes. Best wishes.
Beads :-)

[redcrx]

hi bigmamma!
Im not sure if its a new idea but i had to pay for pics when i was pregnant with my son, although thats only 3 years ago.

[bigmamma]

Thanks redcrx , well I do think it's mean , your scan is getting closer now isn't it , exciting ! :-) xx

[B00]

And it could be twins!!!


muwahahaha!!!

[jodie73]

Fingers crossed it's just one! I've got twins and they are not easy! Good luck it'll be fine.x

[redcrx]

you want everyone to have twins dont you B00?! lol

[B00]

Yeah red, when's your scan again?evil grin