Hi all,

Looking for some positive or uplifting feedback...

I’m about 25 weeks pregnant with my third child and am currently so so ridden with guilt..I haven’t been taking care of myself or my nutrition and this pregnancy has been extremely stressful both physically and mentally. It was an unplanned pregnancy and it really took me quite a while to come to terms with it. Unfortunately my life has been very stressful as covid has had a major impact. I was planning on moving back to my home country in December. I’m due in mid Jan so can’t travel that late. Have been trying to go back home since July but because of airlines and covid I wasn’t able to secure tickets. All of this has caused a lot of unnecessary stress and I’ve been in a constant state of anxiety and worry since finding out about my pregnancy.

I need to deliver in my home country so I need to go back soon and I’m still unable to get tickets. Anyways, I’m also at risk for gestational diabetes as I’ve had it with previous two pregnancies.

So far I’ve only been eating crap and junk because I can’t seem to stomach anything else! I either don’t feel hungry and when I do..I want fast food! I’ve been indulgent and unfortunately have turned to food for comfort in times of stress. I’m worried about how this will impact my baby. I want to start being healthy now but I’m feeling like I’ve probably already caused damage to my child 😞 the only thing I have been doing is taking prenatals..need to start my calcium and iron though.

Have I damaged my child?

What can I do to start eating healthy?

I just feel so so guilty 😞