And speak to the midwife or doctor.". I suffer from anxiety too and also had a 'bad feeling' about my 12 wk scan and was like preparing myself for the worse so when they told me I wouldn't be surprised. What will happen? I never imagined I'd be like this at all. I'm 2.5w away from my 2nd A/S (baby was lazy so they couldn't get all the necessary photos the first time) - not that I'm counting, I'm 20 weeks today and can't feel any movement. They were advised to amputate his feet and part of his leg but he's all good now, please try not to worry xxx. At that appointment, we saw that our little man is a tumbler and loves to move a TON. They'll only be scheduled in if doctors want to be reassured that any symptoms, concerns about baby's movements or risk factors aren't affecting your baby's health. Yay that's brilliant Rachel! Made me cry - happy tears, mind you, I feel the same but get this, my dr is a new one, had the same amazing dr with my other 3 and I miss him, Just had my 20 week scan, I'm not yet 20 weeks so the tech told me ahead of time if she doesn't see something clearly I'd have to go back. Growth scans to track your babys size, weight and health are not uncommon. I have another scan next Thursday I think that's for the Down syndrome testing. But everything else was perfect!! I obviously feel a huge sense of relief and we got the cutest picture of his little feet. potentially, if there is a BIG difference in your height to your partner's height (e.g. Growth scans in pregnancy after 20 weeks | MadeForMums Good luck! Everything looked good on our guy and he's weighing in at 12 ounces already(more than what the bump says which 8.5!) I won't be having my anatomy scan for another 4 weeks and will be very nervous until I get to see baby for the first time and know everything is developing as it should. Not long to wait now. I think it is the fact that it seems like such a big deal that's making me more worried. Either way, I'm happy if she does have it, it is fixable but no one wants there baby to have to go through tons of surgeries as soon add they arrive:( my husband thinks I'm crazy with how much I worry but I can't help it! They'll also be able to tell you if everything's OK with the baby, and everything else: the fluid, the cord, and the placenta, etc. As mentioned earlier, typically youll only be offered 2 NHS scans, at around 12 weeks (your dating scan) and 20 weeks (the abnormality scan). Thinking of you and still sending all the positive thoughts for yours - I know how mentally tough this wait is! Likely, this will be a GROW chart. Usually, its just a precaution. My parents will be in town for our 20 week scan so of course I feel more pressure, like what if something went wrong?! Very nervous too. I'm sure your little angel is just perfect!!! I'm so glad you guys feel this way too! Add message. I can't wait to see its tiny body again and find out if boy/girl. So happy for you. Bad news at 20 week scan Please help - Netmums 12 week scan today.. so nervous as I don't feel pregnant, Terrified of no heartbeat at 12-week scan, Get the days best CHAT sent straight to your inbox, I have read and understood Netmums' Privacy Notice and Terms & Conditions. There's no reason why you shouldn't be able to discuss the results of the scan with the sonographer or doctor at the scan. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I was absolutely terrified as I'm a NICU nurse and have looked after lots of babies whose Mum's got bad news at their 20 week scan.