Feeling lousy and incompetent at 31+ weeks with pre-eclampsia & GD

Hello! I’m at 31+ weeks with pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes. Although I don’t exercise, I’ve been trying very hard to watch diet and keeping blood sugar in good check, but the conditions doesn’t improve. My baby is most probably due by C-sect anytime now should the doc deems fit and will require NICU (private rates). I worry for baby’s health and the hefty costs to be incurred from NICU. I have very supportive and encouraging husband and family. But I cannot help feeling lousy and incompetent and seems like nothing is within my control. I stopped talking to baby for a while because I’ll cry when I do so. Even now as I’m typing this I’m tearing and I’ve been having sleepless nights. What can I do to change my mindset and be positive and not transfer my fears to baby? What more can I do to ease my body conditions and to reduce financial burden? Thank you everyone, I really really need help. Thank you.

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In my opinion, you are a great mother! Don't beat yourself up. I know of people who continue their high sugar diet even though they have gestational diabetes. At least you made an effort to improve the conditions and I think you are doing an awesome job! Don't give yourself too much stress, eventually all things will fall into place. As for the financial part, discuss it with your family/friends or healthcare provider, see if you can pay by instalments. Right now just focus on yourself and your baby's health. Take care and stay positive! :)

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