2nd Trimester

Feeling frustrated and discouraged!

I just found out that I have Gestational Diabetes.  This is after I had scary AFP results a few months ago putting me at a higher risk for spina bifida (we had a level II u/s which looked ok), AND spotting in the first tri. 

I am so exhausted by all the things that keep going "wrong".  I am upset and feel like I can't do anything right, even though i know that I don't have much that I could do to change any outcome. 

I also can't help but feel like with all of those things, maybe something is terribly wrong with the baby. 

I am just so emotional and exhausted...

Thanks for listening to me let it out!

Re: Feeling frustrated and discouraged!

  • don't be so hard on yourself.  it is more common than you realize.  just follow the eating plan and take care of yourself :)
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  • Ditto shari. Try to focus on what's going *right*...you still have a healthy baby in there and you've made it to 26 weeks. Lots of folks get GD for absolutely no reason.

     Good luck with the diet modifications and all of that.

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  • It is very common - take a few deep breaths.  It will all work out!  You're doing everything you can and you need to remind yourself of that!
  • I totally agree with pps...don't be so hard on yourself!  Besides, it always seems like things balance themselves out in the end -- at least for me personally.  We've had such an easy pregnancy so far, that I'm anxious about delivery...I'll prob end up in labor for a week and have to have a dozen epidurals  :)  And you'll probably have a very quick, easy and painless delivery.  Just stay positive!!!!
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  • Hang in there and focus on what's going right!  There is really nothing you could have done to prevent the u/s scare, the spotting, the GD.  Keep your eye on the prize - that precious bundle you'll be bringing home soon!
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