How do you cope with being sick and looking after a sick child

[melg]

I just want to know how you cope with being sick yourself and looking after a sick child. I have been sick for two weeks now and I just can't shake it...normally I would have gotten over it by now but I think it's because I'm really run down and tired from looking after my son who is also sick and up all night.I know you just have to deal with it cos you have no choice but I don't think I can anymore. Advice please!!

[kamaraj]

Hugs to you :hugs: It is hard being sick with a lil one sick also. the only thing i can tell you is when you ds is resting lay down and rest with him. Forget about everything else, its hard i know but you have time to catch up when you are better.

[Mum&bubs]

If possible, I get my DF to stay home from work to help me out. It's hard being sick and looking after a sick child also, hope you feel better soon :hugs:

[Pinkbug]

I know I have been there I just get on with it as best as I can... when it was just me and DD I would take her into our bed and lie there and put DVD on or something to keep her occupied and same time I sleep... it was the only way... and now I have a bubba and have no idea how I will do it when that day comes!! probably will ask MIL to take DD to wherever kinder or school if its next year or otherwise DP stays home if really bad..

I remember one time I got gastro and my DD had something else I can't remember was too busy myself :laughing: DP stayed home....

[Aquamarine]

I had morning sickness for 4 months with ds3 and I can tell you it is the hardest thing ever. I had a 3 and 2 year old trashing the house while my head was in the bowl!!

It sends shivers down my spine just thinking about it.:eek:

So now if I get sick I just think, well it'll be over in a few days so no biggy.

Hope you feel better soon.

[nuddle]

errrr I feel for you, I dont cope, two weeks is a long time, hope you both feel better soon.

[FourAngelKisses]

:hugs: I hope you feel better soon.

The only advice I can give is to make the most of DVD's and sleep when your child sleeps, putting them in your bed if you have to.

Forget the housework and everything else. Have your DH do it when he gets home from work.

[ikis84]

:hugs:

I made use of bubs baby einstein DVD - on repeat play :laughing: It was horrible, and that was only for a few days, we were both sick... I can't imagine going on for 2 weeks!!

[MountainGirl]

Hmmm,..its a toughie.. we have just been through this one,... Both my DH and I sick and both our kids very sick,... We spent the time driving around so the kids could get some sleep (they were too congested and miserable to sleep in their beds) and we would take turns driving so that the other could rest/sleep,...... it has been over a week now,.and we are just getting back to normal,.. Make use of the DVD player,.the car,..and their rest time!

[kymmy]

It is tough. You just have to take it easy and make getting better a priority. If I am sick in bed hubby will stay home. This happens once every couple of years for me. When I have a cold it does tend to drag on cos there is no rest. Also same during morning sickness. Life can't be on hold for too long with kids.

[melbryan]

My two are sick at the moment and I feel run down, sick from being pregnant and really really tired. Dh has to work so I just do the best I can, house gets left behind but oh well, it'll keep, just get plenty of rest so you can get your strength. Make Dh do dinner and help with bathing and feeding and we get through from day to day. I know it will get better soon, so I am just waiting.

[MummyCharmzy]

Its not easy is it!!

I've been sick for almost 2 weeks now.. started out with gastro for almost 3 days, really knocked me around and then got the flu and now have a throat infection as well... gastro was the worst as the kids had it too, its not easy cleaning up there vomit at the best of times let alone when you've got the same bug!!!

[Mamaduke]

You have to pick a room and live in it until you're both better. Whether it be the lounge room or your bedroom, make sure it has a TV and either a VCR or DVD. Get your hubby to stock you up with necessities every morning before he leaves (tissues, phone, wipes, nappies, drinks, food, buckets, medication etc) and just weather the storm.