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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Be strong! Take pride in the fact that you’ve travelled so far in this journey. Count the number of blessings you have from having this bundle of joy join you. Try to keep your mind occupied, and it’ll steer your thoughts from the negativity. For example, you can pick up reading, like reading parenting books for example, or even learn to knit and knit something for your LO who’s coming! Finance parts wise, NICU costs will be heavy no doubt. Discuss with your partner or your elders to see if they are able to help if you really need the help. To me personally, money can be earned back, but LO’s life can’t be earned back. I’ll choose my LO over money if I’m forced to make the choice. You can also try talking to the hospital finance to see if they’re able to work out a financial repayment plan, I believe they’ll be able to help out. Stay strong!

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