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Is that two faces, or Am I crazy?

First time Mommy!

I swear since I got this ultrasound a month ago, I swear I see another face next to the baby face, but my doctor says it’s only one baby. I was told she was a girl on that ultrasound but I just had one last Monday and it was definitely a boy, and my bloodwork also said it was a boy after I was told it was a girl, so I’m hoping to actually find out on Thursday at my Anatomy scan on which I’ll be 21 weeks exact.

Anyone have any thoughts on this, or am I just delulu.🫩🤦🏽‍♀️

Ultrasound/EPAU

I went to the early pregnancy assessment unit yesterday, I should be 6 weeks 5 days, however she said I was 5 weeks? Which makes NO sense to me because there was a very clear, strong heartbeat? I’m not sure if I misheard her or she misspoke? Picture of the scan attached.

RPH Parking

I've got a scan at RPH tomorrow morning, has anyone else had an early morning scan (8.30) and managed to park on the hospital grounds?

We're planning on getting there early, but I've never had an appointment this early before and wondered if it's any easier.

20 week scan!

Got my 20 week scan today! Would anyone recommend any questions I should be asking in this scan? Thank you!

Disappointed?

So, we had a scan yesterday and we’d agreed not to find out baby’s gender but we think the midwife may have slipped up and told us. So now we’re in a bit of a dilemma…
Do we find out or try to ignore what she said?

Ultrasound

Going for my first ultrasound after a miscarriage a few months ago. Last time they didn’t see anything. I’m very worried tomorrow is going to be the same. I need all the positive energy!

anatomy scan

i finally had my anatomy scan today, it went so smooth and good. my boy was measuring in the 45th percentile, and they determined that i had a anterior placenta. i’m so glad baby is healthy and good, but im so bummed out about my placenta placement, wishing i could feel baby more, i only feel the tiniest flutters and it’s not very often. am i the only anterior placenta mama who’s upset with that?

Ftm and first scan booked for 12 weeks

I was hesitant to register at first as I felt at 5 weeks it might be too soon, but online advice suggested I register ASAP.
I recieved my booking appointment date for when I will be exactly 12 weeks. Has anyone else had this? I know its still in the window where I can have screening, and it seems like they are combining the booking appointment with the dating scan appointment?

I know the NHS is stretched but it also makes me a bit nervous and I want to stay aware to be able to advocate for my own health. Like many FTMs its fairly daunting and lonely.

Growth scan

Does anyone have any experience with baby dropping in expected birth weight? I’ve been for a growth scan today at 32 weeks to be told that baby has dropped from the 54th percentile for weight to the 29th percentile. Trying to not worry myself too much about it as my consultant said they are not worried but want to continue to monitor.
Has anyone else had something similar? Has baby caught up?

How long before first seeing OB?

I went to the hospital because I was having a lot of pain when I found out I was pregnant. They did an ultrasound on me, but told me if I wanted to get into their high risk pregnancy center, to have a referral sent from my primary.

My primary has messed this up three times and I've just called back begging them to fix it. But this means it's been nine days since I found out I was pregnant and haven't seen an OB. I am 14 weeks along.

How long is it safe to be waiting, as a high risk pregnancy, for an appointment?? I feel helpless and scared that I'm not going to get an appt in time. Thanks.

subchorionic hematoma (SCH) 12 weeks pregnant

I am currently 12 weeks pregnant with my second baby they told me in my first scan at seven weeks. I have a haematoma the base said the stack has come away from the uterus and there’s a gap with blood and it should heal on its own by 15 weeks but it has gotten bigger since the last scan they said if it hasn’t healed by my 20 week scan, they will have to keep a close eye on it because I could potentially lose the pregnancy and I’m so scared. I never had any of these problems with my first every time I have a little bit of cramping. I get scared. I’m too scared to lift up my toddler in case it gets worse. Anyone else had this?

Measuring 2cm Small at My Midwife Appointment—Worried!

At my recent midwife appointment, my fundal height was 2cm smaller than expected and will assess this at my next midwife appointment in two weeks time. Anyone else had this and did baby catch up? I'm a bit anxious and would love to hear your experiences, feel like being referred for a scan now would have been better rather than waiting another 2 weeks.. ? First pregnency.

Is this definitely the right gender?

Hi all I had a gender scan on the weekend I am 18 weeks 1 day, scan was taken when I was 18+1, they confirmed baby is a girl twice and this is the picture I’m just worried it’s not correct.. thank you x

Low lying placenta

Had our 20 week scan today and i have a low lying placenta. I am terrified of having a C-Section and really wanted to go into a natural labour this time as I was induced with my first. Has anyone had this with a posterior placenta and it moved out the way?

20 week scan Weds

20 week scan is on Weds. I know I have an anterior placenta and therefore can be normal to have not felt anything yet, scan at 16 weeks was fine. Feeling quite nervous and worried. Anyone in a similar situation?

Anatomy Scan Questions

I have my anatomy scan tomorrow at 20+2 but the doctor never told me if i had to do anything before the visit? any advice?

Early pregnancy unit

Has anybody been referred to the EPU? What can I expect? I have been referred for pain and spotting. I’m so scared 😥

Pre scan appointment

Hi all I have my first midwife appointment in the morning, it’s not the scan but it’s the chat before that to discuss the pregnancy I think? Just here to find out exactly what happens and what I should be expecting please? 7 weeks in. Thanks!

NHS Scans

For anyone who has had a scan at Hull W&C’s recently, is the machine working to pay for scan pictures yet? Or have they changed it? Last time I had a baby was 2023 and the machine was always broken so they were free 😂🫣

Early boutique ultrasound?

Did anyone opt for an early ultrasound at a boutique around 7-8 weeks?? This is our first pregnancy and I kinda just want to make sure everything looks okay so far. I have no reason to think anything is wrong! But our first ultrasound with our midwife isn’t until at least 10–11 weeks. Is it worth just waiting until baby is more developed anyway?