NT scan in about an hour...nervous wreck

[wanting4#1]

My NT scan is scheduled for 9:15 ET, so I'm going to leave in about 1/2 an hour.  I woke up this morning with such nervous stomach, which is so ridiculous because I've still got symptoms...so a missed miscarriage would be almost unheard of, right?

But then (get a load of how this crazy, mixed-up brain works)....all my life, I've been convinced by others that I was a hypochondriac (for the record, I had fibromyalgia that was not diagnosed until my late 20's, but that the doctors believe I have had it since I was hit by a car in kindergarten, so I wasn't a hypochondriac).

But those messages are hard to get rid of, even when they are not true....so now, I'm asking myself (much like I did in all those tww's I endured) is it possible that I am just 'convincing' my body that I am pregnant and that's why the symptoms come and go???

Please don't just tell me I'm crazy. I know that already.

The next hour-ish is going to be a very long one!

[adgal]

Would you quit with the crazy stuff?  Girl, if you are crazy, I am certifiable!!  I have been terrified the morning of all 3 ultrasounds.  Your normal.  And although I wish you weren't anxious, I can understand why.  I really think that once you see that baby is doing great, you will be able to start to feel excited and less worried.  This is the one that did it for me!  It was like 2 milestones at once....healthy ultrasound and end of first trimester!  I can't wait to read your results!  Enjoy watching your little one on that screen!  Still holding your hand....XO

[kellym]

I'm sure it will go great!! Let us know as soon as you walk in the door. You'll probably gone a bit, but I'll keep looking. Sending you CALM VIBES :0)

[anxi]

Good luck
You have three more minutes until your appointment.  I know all your fears are natural  I have them too.  I am constantly worried and in mid freak outbut Amanda is right after watching your little one you will be so happy and hopefully be able to relax.  My NT is next Tuesday and I will be the crazy one posting then.  I'm sending you big hugs.  Don't forget to let us know how it went as soon as you can get to a computer
Kisses

[adgal]

I just realized you are probably watching your little right now!!  I cannot wait to read about it!  

[Helen72]

Good luck with the scan!!!

[rdh1981]

I agree with Amanda if you are crazy then we all belong in the looney bin. I am 37 weeks and I still have moments of craziness everyday!!!!!!! That is what happens when we love the ones we are carrying more then life itself.

I know your scan will be awesome!! Can't wait to hear about the dancing baby again!!!!!!!

[wanting4#1]

Hi Everyone!!

You were all 100% right!!! The baby was fine...better than fine...GREAT!  Measured at 13w to 13w2d, which means he/she had a little growth spurt, since I'm actually only at 12w6d. So, I couldn't be happier.  His/Her hb was 163 bpm and he/she was sucking his/her thumb through the entire thing!!

The fluid was low/normal/whatever is the good one and there was a nasal bone, so all is good in that arena!  We should get the b/w back sometime in the next 5-7 days.

The L'il Monkey wanted NOTHING to do with getting the fluid measured, though. He just would not cooperate...so we were there a little longer than  I was expecting. They finally tilted me upside down on the table to try to get him to move from the uterine wall and she was able to get the pictures that she needed!

Thank you, all, for your support and well wishes. I'm exhausted right now (guessing from the emotion of it all!)

My DH, as much as I love him, is the one that makes me think that I am crazy for being anxious...guess I need to learn to ignore him! :)

[tatorbug40]

That is awesome!  congratulations!!!  

[babylove6]

That's AWESOME!!!  I'm sooo happy for you...I love hearing good things, it just makes me believe that at some point or another I too will reach a milestone and we will be able to see our baby growing healthy. It gives us hope! So good luck and CONGRATS n our prayers go out to a contiuned healthy pg.

[rdh1981]

Yay!!! I am so glad you had a great appt!!!! We knew you would!!!!!! Hopefully know you can relax a little!!!!!!

Enjoy this special time!!!!!!  Oh yeah and ignoring the DH is always a good idea!!!

[Quinns momma]

I have found your post. LOL :)  Once again I am so happy things are going so well. It is amazing how stubbourn these babies are already.  When I went for my 20 week scan with Quinn she would not cooperate and so they tilted me back for 15 mins so she would change positions. I had quite the head rush. ;) LOL

My labs are also due back next week. I am sure both of ours are fine.
Just think our next u/s we will be able to find out the genders.

hugs,
Kelly

[adgal]

Yay!!!  I am just so incredibly happy for you!  This is the first time I have had a chance to pop on here since this morning, and I was specifically looking for this update!  I know you must feel so incredibly relieved...such a great feeling isn't it!  Love ya girl, and from here on in it's smooth sailing!!

[Mochica]

I wish I'd checked in earlier so that I could have experienced the anticipation and the GREAT outcome! Such fantastic news!!!! I'm in awe of you!

[Helen72]

Glad that everything looks OK.  I hope you can finally relax and enjoy your pregnancy.

[kellym]

Oh, so glad, just knew it!!!  YAY!!!

[sherrysb]

Super awesome.  Words and thoughts are VERY powerful.  Think positive.  For some reason I knew the baby was fine, just fine.  Enjoy your pregnancy!!

[rubyinparadise]

Congratulations!! I am so very happy for you and rooting for you!! What is it with husbands telling us we're crazy for being anxious??! I can relate to that. :)