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Hi ladies! I’m a newbie here, 12w3d, had my scan yesterday and all is well but I’m still so nervous! Anyone else feel the same?

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Yes girl I’ve been nervous since the day I’ve found out I’m 11w5d got my scan a week today it’s not a nice feeling but the later you get the better keep postive x

Hey girl! I’m 12 weeks and 4 days and yes, im so bloody nervous!! I’m a first time mum too, and it still doesn’t feel real! I also just feel so emotional and this first trimester is killing me!

How’s it gone for you so far?

Those feelings do calm down! It feels like a life time between appointments and knowing baby is healthy when your so early! You've got this ❤️

Girl, same. I'm 10w and my scan isn't for another 3.5weeks, I'll be almost 14. Crazy.

I feel the same, I am 9w5d and the waiting game between appts panics me too! As you just want to make sure all is going well inside with bubba but I try not to stress and keep calm! Because what you are feeling baby will also feel it! I know it is easier said than done but you have this community for any advice xx

I’m the exact same. I hit 13 weeks today, I’ve had many previous losses so my anxiety is a lot higher this time around even though technically I’m in the second trimester now. This pregnancy is totally different to my only successful one too so I don’t think that helps BUT I’m trying to be as positive as I can. The idea of being stressed out for the next 27ish weeks doesn’t sound like a fun experience that’s for sure. The thing that’s helped me the most so far is staying FAR away from horror stories but I can appreciate that’s difficult x

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