Is anyome not having an early reassurance scan?

[Rose83]

I had two early miscarriages before my first baby so when I got pregnant with her I was offered an early reassurance scan with the NHS which helped keep me calm. With my second baby I paid privately as its only £39 where I am for an early reassurance. With this baby I had no intention of going for an early scan as I know that you can't see much and being my third baby I felt I was over my fear of the first few weeks. However as I had only had one period in between my second baby and getting pregnant again the NHS insisted on giving me a scan when I knew I was 8 weeks because they were worried I could be wrong and further along. The result has been that I have been far more worried this time, the 8 week scan was fine but I was then given my 12 week appt for 13+4 so I'm still waiting and it seems like it has taken forever. Had I not had the earlier scan then I don't think I would have been so distracted. It actually made me want to pay to have another one in between (I didn't). I would try and wait it out unless you really want the reassurance and can afford to have a private scan x

 

[sazza1510]

Ive tried to play it a lot more calm this time round I have no real reason to worry I dont think so mine would just be private just to know that I could feel more comfortable telling our parents. My 12th week seems a long time away even though it is 4wks on Saturday I am just an impatient person.

 

[Rose83]

I'm the same! We told our family already though because it's my third and I look huge already so I don't think they would have been fooled if i hadn't said anything! X

 

[sazza1510]

Really wow....i was wondering if because it was my 2nd if I would show any earlier...I didnt start showing till 6 months last time

 

[Emily0505]

You probably will show earlier with your second. My first I had a little bump at fifteen to sixteen weeks. With this one I had a little bump at thirteen weeks.

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[AFTM]

I am just wondering if any one else isnt having an early scan? I had 1 at 9 weeks last time because I was so poorly, but this time we have since moved house and our nearest centre wants £110 for the scan and don't know if to pay for it or not as it is 10 mins long with 1 photo. I was just wondering if it something people think is essential?

I'm not having one
I think people should do what they feel is best for them - but I think I'm gonna wait.
(I can see the thread has evolved in another direction, but I just wanted to give a short answer to the original post )

 

[Eryinera]

I had early scans but that was because I was under the recurrent miscarriage team. If I didn't get those scans i most likely would have paid for a scan at 8 weeks for my own reassurance due to my history. My first pregnancy was plain sailing and I just had the standard 12 and 20 wk scans. This time due to my history and some other medical concern's I had one at 5, 7, 10, 13, 20 and 28 weeks I've got 2 more to go too if all is well. Possibly a few more if things start to show a concern.

 

[Kaycie]

In America, where I live, you can't even get a scan until you're 8 weeks (I've seen mentions of women having their first scan at 6 weeks on the form). Even then most doctors don't bother with a scan until you're 12 weeks along. Really I think its up to you. If you feel it would be fun/ease your mind, then have one. The less stress you're under right now the better.