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From the community

Recent discussions

The waaaaaaait 🫠

How are you ladies surviving between scans? I’ve had a few private ones but a few days after having one I’m again going crazy in my head wondering if everything is ok and how am I not supposed to know for another ‘x’ amount of weeks!! Had a scan last Thursday and everything was perfect and we were told we are having a baby girl.. but I just wish there was a way to check in with them every day 😅 especially since I’m not feeling anything yet..

Any thoughts welcome from first timers or those that have managed this crazy phase before 🫶🏼

Early scans

Has anyone had an early scan around 6 weeks ?? :) I wondered if you could see much as I have one booked for tonight !!

20 week scan

Only photo. Didn’t find out the gender and I’m back in 2 weeks time. What do we think I’m having? 🩷🩵

20 week scan

We have had our 20 week scan today, everything went really well. We haven’t chosen to find out the gender, but would love to hear any guesses!

20 week scan.

We have had our 20 week scan today! Baby was so wriggly-so happy everything is fine!! We are not finding out the gender, however would love to hear any guesses 😊

Have you been sent for growth scans for a larger baby and how did it go?

Hiya im 31 weeks and I was originally measuring big at 28weeks, my midwife wanted a second plot but his position rotated so he measured the same!

Hes was back to back and head down in this latest plot. At 28 weeks he was back to front and head down x

I was just curious how your babies measured if you had a scan around 31 weeks and if they were smaller or bigger than expected x

I understand the inaccuracies of fundal and even scans but im just excited to know his rough weight and see him again

Had my gender scan

I’m 16 weeks today, I had my gender scan yesterday and this little one was quite clearly a boy haha. Boy #3 and all of them have shown off on the scans 🤭. I’ve said he from the start but my partner said she so much I think deep down I was hoping for pink, has anyone dealt with gender disappointment? It’s very slight, but still there.

Little video of baby waving as soon as we saw him 😌

12w scan

I have my 12w scan tomorrow - can anyone talk me through what happens?

Also, ive been told I should take my green book the midwife filled out at my booking app but I was never given this

Anterior placenta

Just wondering if anyone else has been told this at their 20 week scan? At first I was worried but I've come to terms with it now. However, I am cautious that I am not feeling baby much. I believe its due to the low lying placenta. Anyone else feel the same?? I asked the sonographer if I'd be less likely to feel when they'd informed me of this and he said they say this is a high chance...

Having a panic about scan tomorrow

Hi ladies,

I had a mmc in Jan & I’m having a panic about my 12w scan tomorrow (I’ll be 13w) because that’s where we found out the last baby had died.

I know nobody can help or know the outcome but I can’t relax at all worrying we’ll get the same result. Wahhhh

6 +4 & BMI chat.

Hi everyone; had an early scan today and baby is mesuring 6+4 with a healthy heart beat! Earlier than I expected thought i was 7+1. I had an internal scan and the sonogropher at the hospital was very nice. Anyone else got a high BMI as i have and have been put on a higher dose of folic acid. I know i wasnt the lightest before conception but leading up and now ive been eating so much healthier.. feel a bit deflated about the BMI thing im doing some gentle cardio too but have always struggled with weight- any tips would be great ❤️

Last ultrasound 🥹🧸

Let’s see those last ultrasounds!. 💙🥹🧸

Scan picture

Hi,this is going to come across the wrong way but has anyone else had a scan at 31 weeks and thought oh she/he has a big nose 😂 absolutely gorgeous still but has anyone thought this and it be a totally different story when they’re born?

Scan photos st james

Ive a scan tomorrow at st James - has anyone had a scan recently did they actually charge for the photos or did they give them for free? I know it says on letter £10 but with my other kids they was all free x

6+1 💗

I really thought I was 7+1 today, but after a private scan, baby is measuring 6+1 with a very strong heartbeat!
Definitely recommend a private scan for reassurance 🥰❤️

Early scan

I’m 5 weeks + 2 days, I’ve called 111 twice because I’ve had spotting and some strong cramps. I ended up referring myself for an early scan in which they said with my medical condition they want to scan me at 6 weeks on Friday but due to having surgery on that I’m having one on Monday. Has anyone else had a scan at 6 weeks 2 days and what could I possibly see if all is okay? 😊

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