My mom, who lives a few towns over from us, is coping with a bunch of health problems right now. It is incredibly stressful on my dad and very scary for everyone. She isn't in grave danger but has had to undergo several surgeries and is in fragile health at the moment. I talk to her every day. She tries not to complain too much but honestly each day I hear about how scared/how much pain/etc she's in. I want to help but it's also hugely draining, and meanwhile I don't feel well myself and selfishly, I would like to focus on being happy about being pregnant, which I feel like I can't do while constantly worried about her and my dad.

Wondering if any of you ladies have been in a similar situation and how you coped. My parents also watch my son 2x/weekly (when they can) so I see them a lot too. I would feel badly not checking in as much (which is what my husband has suggested) but the truth is, each phone call leaves me upset/concerned/stressed out/helpless.

Advice? Thank you...