How to survive the wait?

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Hi, I’m supposed to be 5 weeks today. However, as I read, first ultrasound should be done at least 8 weeks or over. Although I will be having my first check up in 3 days. How do you guys survive the wait? I mean, it’s insane to wait for another 3 weeks not knowing if the baby is safe inside. It keeps me anxious. Any advise to cope with this?

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Waiting for 8 weeks and seeing the baby is better than going at 5 weeks and possibly seeing nothing and get freaked out. A lot of people don’t see anything at 5-6 weeks that’s why they make you wait.

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Here was my ultrasound @ 8w2d. It was very worth the wait for me to actually see its little arm buds and head and actually seeing the baby’s heart beat! Just be patient (easier said than done, I know) and know that it’s worth the wait :) 
Good luck!

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Ya, you’re going to feel that anxiety the whole time you’re pregnant. Get used to it and just know your uterus is a very safe place for baby and your body does amazing things to grow the baby as it should.

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Try being in the UK/Ireland. We don’t get our first appointment or scan until 12 weeks! (Unless there is a cause for concern of course!) and then a second one at 20, and thats it providing you are low risk!

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I'm feeling the same way 😭 I'm 4 weeks and the doctor doesn't want me in until 8 weeks. But she reassured me that it would be a better experience to wait!

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It’s so much better to wait longer than go earlier. I had a mmc over a year ago and I saw the heart beat at 7 weeks. Which is pretty early. But ended up miscarrying anyway at 9 weeks. This time being pregnant I waited till I was almost 10 weeks for an appointment. I felt better waiting this time around instead of going so early only to be disappointed later on. I am now 17 weeks! I just did stuff to keep me busy while I waited and knew it was for the best.

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The whole pregnancy is just one big waiting game 😂 I'm half way through just dosnt seen two minutes since I was in same boat as you

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I’m right with you too. I’m going for my 8 week scan on the 9th feb... the wait is to much ❤️

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I had my first drs appt yesterday to confirm pregnancy and I’m 5 weeks today also. My first scan isn’t till 10 weeks!!! I’m dying thinking I have to wait another 5 weeks to see my jelly bean. Dr said because it’s my first pregnancy and I’ve got no medical history issues there’s no reason to do it sooner.

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I’m 8 weeks 2 days and still no ultrasound date. My last pregnancy ended in miscarriage at 5 weeks so the doctor mentioned an earl ultrasound. I just wish I had a date to look forward to lol, my first prenatal appointment is next Thursday

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