8 weeks and 4 days and so anxious

[Debb88]

Hey Lovlies,

Last week on Monday we had our first scan and we found out we are expecting identical twins both we strong heartbeats! I was so happy for a day or two and then the anxiety and doubt set it. Is this too good to be true, what if something goes wrong? It’s so horrible and I am scared I will harm the babies, anyone have tips on dealing with the negative and remaining positive?

[Orangeflowers]

Wow. that's wonderful news, but must have been a rare surprise. I have my 7 week viability scan today so am feeling very anxious too. It's unavoidable I think. The last thing you need to worry about is harming your babies though, unfortunately we have little control over this beyond the basics. Keep well xx

[Debb88 in reply to Orangeflowers]

Thank you lovely I hope your scan went well xxx

[Zebedee1971]

This isn't helpful but honestly the scans don't get any easier. We have fortnightly ones with our miscarriage specialist. The 7 week scan was bad enough but the 9 week was horrible-- more to lose I guess. The only comfort i can offer is that there are two in there, keeping each other warm and comfy 😊 trust they'll look after each other and take the pressure off yourself, you can't do anything. Just eat well and rest as much as you can. X

[Debb88 in reply to Zebedee1971]

It’s very true, I thought once pregnant it would get easier but it really does not. Thank you for your kind words wishing you a safe and happy pregnancy xx

[Hopingforarainbow]

Congratulations that’s lovely news xx

[Hidden]

I really feel for you. I am 9 weeks today and I continue to feel very anxious. I’ve even booked a private scan for 10 weeks in the hope of reassurance but that’s almost an added reason to worry. I think try and distract yourself as much as possible and obviously just look after yourself - eat and sleep well. I’ve been feeling so sick I’m not exercising nearly as much as normal but I’m trying to be kind to myself and just listen to my body. Nothing you do can effect the outcome (beyond the obvious stuff) so you just have to sit back and trust all will be well. Hopefully we will both get to our 12 week scan and all will be well and we can breath a bit easier. Xx

[Tigr]

I did book private scans at 10 weeks and 16 weeks because I was so worried. Still worrying but both scans helped a lot (10 weeks to check if baby still happy, 16 to see if develops ok).