There is something slightly magical about being able to see your unborn child on a 4D scan. It is surreal to see the little feature so clearly defined and developed already.

As we have have our 4D bonding scan for Pickle booked in a few days time, I thought I would share a few memories from the scan we had for Squidgy!

Squidgy's 4D bonding scan - St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey

When did we have it?

I was 27+5 weeks pregnant with Squidgy when we went for our first ever 4D scan.

Where did we have it?

At the time we lived in Sunningdale, and my hospital was St. John's in Chertsey. As well as normal antenatal scans; they also offer 4D scan packages for pregnant mums.

My thoughts…

Throughout the appointment we had for Squidgy's 4D scan, I just couldn't work it out. Looking at the screen all I could see was a lot of yellow blobs. John and the lovely sonographer were pointing at the screen, trying to show me the different features that they could see on the screen. I just couldn't see our baby. So I cried. Lots. Not only because I was pregnant and hormonal, but also because the scans are not cheap!

The sonographer sent me and John out of the room, told me to drink lots and go for a walk. We walked around the hospital grounds where we were having the 4D scan for over an hour before heading back to the room for round two. Finally, Squidgy was in a better position, and I could see our little girl on the screen.

Squidgy was not as clear on her 4D scans as some babies are, but I was so glad that we actually managed to get some decent photos in the end. Being able to pick out her features, and see her daddy's chin and my nose already developing was absolutely incredible.

This time when I cried, it was happy tears. I couldn't believe how amazing the experience was in the end. Even capturing those little fingers as she hid her face behind her hand, or the developing arm as she rolled onto her side to go to sleep towards the end of the scan.

We came away with a number of beautiful photos, as well as a DVD of the experience. We have only ever watched the DVD once, but I'm so glad it's there, and one day I may even show Squidgy when she is older.

So, there you go! I can't wait to see how the 4D scan for Pickle turns out. Whatever happens, at least I know what to expect this time!

For more blog posts about pregnancy, check out the category here. Did you have a 4D scan, or would you consider having one now? Let me know in the comments below.