https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 08:26:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahms-what-do-you-do-when-youre-sick#post-624918 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:18:37 +0000 honeybear 624918@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@scg00387: @Weagle: @katiew92081: @Honeybee: @sarac: Thank you, ladies! LO is napping and I'm still very much under the weather, but I took all of your suggestions, and we're surviving. ;) </p> <p>In case anyone else finds themselves in this situation, here's what we did: We had a mini-DVD marathon while I conked out on the bed because I just couldn't move anymore, I helped LO set up the train set and then nursed cups of tea on the couch (while making train noises occasionally), I blew bubbles for LO on the porch (minimal effort!), we had a super long bath, and we dragged ourselves to a park I knew would be mostly deserted (to avoid sharing germs!). And I hoped LO doesn't get it! :) </p> <p>Now for a nap... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahms-what-do-you-do-when-youre-sick#post-624624 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:13:51 +0000 sarac 624624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I put on the tv and hope it holds her interest, for the most part. It usually doesn't. If I'm terribly sick, my husband stays home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahms-what-do-you-do-when-youre-sick#post-624014 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:11:09 +0000 Honeybee 624014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take them somewhere they can run around without too much supervision (the park, the baby gym, McDonald's Playplace, etc...). They get to burn off some energy, and I don't have to be directly involved every minute. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahms-what-do-you-do-when-youre-sick#post-624013 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:10:39 +0000 Dandelion 624013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, ds is 5, so it's pretty easy. He's pretty self sufficient. I can usually let him use the kindle or computer for a while and he's good. he's pretty understanding of stuff like that...he's been great through my pregnancy.</p> <p>Not sure what I'll do after dd is born. Probably get dh to come home or get my mom to come over to entertain the kids. Or, suffer until ds gets home from school so that he can assist (as much as a 5 year old can!) </p> <p>I wasn't sick much with ds, cause he wasn't in school. it's more of a reality this time around, I think, lol.</p> <p>Hope you feel better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahms-what-do-you-do-when-youre-sick#post-624000 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:05:48 +0000 Weagle 624000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eek! LO is only 10 months, but I definitely used Baby Einstein the last time I was sick. If it's bad I make DH come home. If it's not, I just grin and bear it and nap when she does. It's awful, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahms-what-do-you-do-when-youre-sick#post-623988 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:02:35 +0000 immabeetoo 623988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eep hope you feel better soon! I'm scared for my first illness :( all I can suggest is playing fetch.... Haha just kidding (kind of). Maybe a toy hunt if you hide them and LO seeks? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sahms-what-do-you-do-when-youre-sick#post-623933 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:33:10 +0000 honeybear 623933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>...but LO is not? I'm contemplating breaking out every toddler-friendly DVD we own and playing them one after another on my computer. I feel lousy and my throat is totally scratchy, so reading books is pure torture! DH had to go into work. How do I get my 2yo enough running around time (a must lest we both go completely nuts?). SOS! </p>