How to cope with nervousness before an ultrasound?

First off I think it's rotten of your doctor's office to not allow the one person in this world who can help you through this anxiety into the room with you. It's absurd. You need support, so if I were you I'd want my hubby in the room receiving any news be it good or bad at the same time as me.

I wish I had a magic answer for you too about the nervousness. You are completly normal and I know a bit of what you are feeling. I've has a loss in the last and although it didn't take me nearly as long as you to conceive again it was still an agonizing 7 months of trying and then the worry for the entire first trimester. All that helped me was to talk about it with my hubby. I knew he wouldn't have the cure all answer for me but just letting him know of my anxieties helped a ton! Maybe if exercise is your thing then do a little more of it, turn out the world and pop in an MP3 player with your fav tunes when you start to feel the nervousness, most times a nice cup of hot tea helps soothe anxiety I feel over anything at all.... I really hope some of this helps. I know it's tough.

You might want to reconsider even going to a new doctor. Maybe a change in office policies and staff will help you through. If you screen new doctors you an even come right out and tell them you are only interested in going to an OB who will allow your hubby in each and every docotr's appt, no matter what is being done. I know this is possible because my hubby was present for everything so far even my pap smear if I wanted to have him in the room for it! LOL Of course I asked him to step out for just a brief moment for that. There's just somethings that have to be done alone, ya know? :-)

Congrats! I'll be praying for you that this is it!! Lots of sticky baby dust to you!!!!

The process of abortion is extremely gross, and the decision is usually regretted by the mother. However, I still think it should be a choice as to whether or not a child will be born under certain circumstances. The funny thing is that there are pro life people and pro choice people who would agree with that statement. Having a mother see an ultra sound is a good way for her to see her baby as a special, living human life. but it also seems cruel to flaunt an ultrasound at a mother set on an abortion. I really have no solid opinion on the matter, however, don't label pro choice people as baby killers, that just makes you seem ignorant.

I know its easier said than done but try not to stress. It doesn't help. I can only imagine how difficult this is for you. I too ttc for 3 years...I was never able to get pregnant until my 3rd round of injectables and IUI. I was a nervous wreck the first 5 weeks...to the point where I would go to the bathroom every half hour to check my underwear for blood. The only advice I can give you is to keep busy. The more you sit online and read into all your symptoms, the more sick it makes you! Try to go out with friends, keep your mind occupied. I know its hard but try. I wish you all the best. I really hope this is it for you!

They won't let your husband! Excuse my French but WTF? My clinic lets my DH in for everything. I would call them and ask if they would reconsider given the circumstances.

I know just how you feel. I've got devastating news for 3 ultrasounds. I think for me, for each of those ultrasounds I knew in my heart of hearts that something wasn't right. You are feeling different this time. This was a great cycle for you. Keep that in mind as the days pass.

I really find when I'm stressed that some yoga poses and meditation help. Here are a few links to play around with.

http://www.beliefnet.com/Health/1999/12/A-Moment-O...

http://www.yogapoint.com/info/meditation.htm (Do the meditations on the left lower side of the page)

Find the child's pose, the lotus pose, and do some alternate nostril breathing found in the "Body" section of this website http://www.hathayogalesson.com/

I also love the CD's by Jeffrey Thompson http://www.amazon.com/Dr.-Jeffrey-Thompson/e/B000A... I have Theta Meditation System and love it. After a few listens to it, I now calm down as soon as it starts. If you can put some on a MP3 players and listen before and during your ultrasound it may help a little. You can also massage your acu-point for anxiety http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZTHjjGtuDA&feature... or do the EFT (weird but it works) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6i33V2EcVlY

Sending lots of positive thoughts!!!!!!!!

Im really hoping and praying things go well for you at the appointment....you've been through so much already and i really admire that you and your hubby has not given up...as for coping...i'm not sure what to do as i don't do well with nervousness...like you i am also waiting for my ultrasound appt..it's in 2 wks and i'm trying my best not to stress and just take it one day at a time but it's hard...i keep counting down the days hoping it'll get closer...i don't know how you can take things easy waiting for this appt....i definitely wouldnt be able to....keep us posted...im keeping you in my prayers always.

I really don't think there is a way. Not after your 5 losses. Just try and stay positive for your baby and talk to your husband about your worry. Sometimes talking about it takes a little weight off your shoulders. Sorry for your loss and hope eerything is ok this time x x

i wouldn't know how to cope with nervousness. i would just start to panic but i have to say you are really really strong for going through all of this and still having faith and try again. i couldn't imagine going through it even once. so i wish you the best best best of luck!!!

I just want to wish you all the best! And will be praying for you and baby on Thursday!