Congratulations! I'm so sorry to hear about your anxiety (and the reasons behind it). I think anxiety pre-ultrasound is normal for everyone. This is my first baby, and I haven't miscarried before, but still... one of my ultrasound techs was checking out things for what seemed like forever and didn't say a word to me. I was SURE something was wrong. Just remember that you staying (relatively) calm is good for baby (way easier said than done, I know). Sending positive thoughts your way for tomorrow!

I had a couple of MC between my 2 year old and this pregnancy (28 weeks) and each time I would go for an US I would feel exactly this way. I would almost feel sick waiting. Try not to stress though... if you made it to 12 weeks you are doing great and seeing the heartbeat once is a great sign and a HUGE decrease in chance of MC. Just relax and grow that baby!

I know exactly how you feel, I had a missed miscarriage at the beginning of the year and was super nervous before my scan yesterday. Best of luck, you'll feel like a million bucks when you see that heartbeat. Fingers crossed for you.

Sadly, I think the anxiety is normal....especially after a miscarriage. During this pregnancy (I'm currently ~17 weeks) I didn't even look at some of my early ultrasounds. It was easier not to. But by the time I hit 8 weeks I was thrilled to see them. I'm sure you'll get there too. And yes, with every week and every solid heartbeat your chances of miscarriage drop dramatically. We're never really out of the woods, but things get considerably better.

One thing I can say has saved my sanity was buying an at-home Doppler. I paid $30 on Amazon and having the opportunity to listen to the heartbeat daily has been awesome. I was able to hear it from about 9 weeks on and have been calm, cool, and collected ever since. Some friends can't even believe I'm pregnant since I'm so relaxed. Some people despise the things, but for me it's been the best $30 I ever spent. Just something to consider....

I haven't had the u/s and I'm so scared I don't want to go to the doctors.

I have had two miscarriages and I get so anxious that I cry when I get to the doctor's office! Anxiety is normal, especially if you have suffered losses. I was so noticeably shaking/teary at my 8 week visit that my midwife went straight to the ultrasound so I would relax before the rest of the appointment. Still have 3 weeks to go before my next scan, but I know I will probably have the same reaction.

I'm so glad everything was fine! I had an ultrasound yesterday too and my baby turned head down, so I'm really happy too. I wish you all the best for the rest of your pregnancy

Well we went and had the scan yesterday and everything was fantastic. The heartbeat was 167 and the baby was so active that they actually had a hard time doing the measurements! All of that worry for nothing....thank God he/she was fine. And no wonder I am having a hard time getting a heartbeat with my Doppler...this kid was doing gymnastics in there, lol! We also did that new genetic blood test that basically tells you everything an amnio would so we will know the sex and if there are any issues (of the big four anyway) in the next 10 business days......I am so happy! Thanks for all the reassuring comments ladies....I soooo needed it!