How do you make it through the day?
Today is the longest.day.ever.
I'm sick, L is sick, DH is working and won't be home for a few hours and then has to go out again tonight and I'm solo parenting all night.
I feel like death and L isn't taking good naps. 
He keeps coughing and waking himself up and I'm ready to jump off a bridge! LOL It's a crazy blizzard outside and I can't even get us out of the house.
waaaaaaah. Someone commiserate please or just tell me it will get better. haha
grapefruit / 4085 posts
I'm sorry you're not feeling well, I know it can be rough. I had a terrible migraine the other day and it was so hard to get through the day. Luckily, M took a nap and let me rest for a bit in the afternoon, but it is challenging. If she hadn't napped I was going to have to put her in the PnP for about 30 min just so I could take a break. Feel better!
GOLD / wonderful pea / 17697 posts
Oh gosh, poor baby, poor mama! I wish I lived nearby so I could give you a rest break
E and I haven't been sick at the same time, but I got really really sick about this time last year, when D was out of town for almost 2 weeks. My ILs were also sick, so they couldn't help at all.
Honestly, I could barely pick myself up off the couch. E watched a lot of TV that week, and it's been the same when he's been sick. Lots of cuddling, lots of TV, getting through each hour a victory.
I hope you both feel better ASAP!
coconut / 8279 posts
@.twist.: it's the WORST so sorry!
I usually confine us to a room and let him go wild with his toys, iPad, movies, whatever gets us by.
Hope you feel better soon!
hostess / wonderful watermelon / 39513 posts
It is miserable and I don't even have good tips on how to get through it! I think I lie down on the floor and let the kids play near me. 
I also ignore dishes and we eat sandwiches and other simple stuff.
I hope you feel better soon
blogger / honeydew / 7081 posts
I am so, so sorry. This was us Sunday-Tuesday. DH works really long days those days, and we were both wicked sick. We nursed a lot and watched Baby Einstein, and I napped with her on my chest whenever I could.
I also called my mom for help a few times. Do you have anyone nearby?
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
Ditto @autumnlove about lying on the floor/couch and letting the kids play!
pineapple / 12802 posts
@redsmarties: hehe, we've had the tv on all day. Both sets of parents are nearby. My parents are just moving into a new house and have so much to do already and my IL's I guess I could call... Not sure what they're up to today. 
@rachiecakes: do you know of any way to lock the ipad so they cant change screens? L always manages to change apps because he uses his whole hand to touch.
@autumnlove: The dog can watch the baby, right? That's safe? Only for like 10 mins while I nap!? haha
@lovehoneybee: I will pay for your taxi here 
HURRY!
@fancyfunction: I would love if he would nap on me! that ended so long ago *sigh*
pineapple / 12802 posts
@Andrea: The crappy part is that he's sick too and just wants to be held/have me near. little stinker.
blogger / honeydew / 7081 posts
@.twist.: Ugh, I'm sorry. I would be there in a heartbeat if I could! If only your province was a little closer to mine!
pineapple / 12802 posts
@redsmarties: haha right? Our provinces are way too big. 
Thanks lady.
nectarine / 2220 posts
Ugh, that sucks. LO and I were both sick last month. Pretty much we laid in bed together and every time she got upset I shoved a boob in her mouth.
pineapple / 12802 posts
@Sapphiresun: hahahah! this might be my plan for the rest of the day.
coconut / 8681 posts
Ugh that has been me this week. DH has been working really late and it's been miserable. Honestly....screentime. Elliot has watched way too much Daniel Tiger this week. Monday we laid on the couch together and watched Cars and Charlotte's Web lol. It gives him rest and I don't feel the need to be "on."
pineapple / 12802 posts
@Reese: with the way today has gone. I just might come by myself. lol. sort of kidding, sort of not.
@Running Elley: It always seems like they have to work late/more hours when we're sick! hah. Conspiracy!
coconut / 8681 posts
@.twist.: Haha I'm definitely beginning to question it lol. The one time when being at work is less miserable than being at home!
coconut / 8279 posts
@.twist.: yes! there is a way - I don't have my iPad with my at work, but you can set a passcode in 'Restrictions' that locks one app/screen, you have to double-click the home button and enter passcode to unlock.
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Guide/ss/How-To-Enable-iPad-Parental-Controls-Restrictions_2.htm
GOLD / wonderful pea / 17697 posts
@.twist.: Hmm, I wonder how much a 36 hour taxi ride would cost??
pineapple / 12802 posts
@Running Elley: haha yep.
@rachiecakes: Thanks! That's great. He's already too smart for me.
eggplant / 11287 posts
I'm so sorry. I know it's awful.
In February I was incredibly sick with norovirus, and ended up in the emergency room twice for fluids because I was so dehydrated. I was nursing DD2, DD1 ended up getting Noro too, and my husband was on the other side of the coast for a leisure trip. All of my family was out of town. It literally was the hardest week of my life.
Hang in there. It will be over soon. Hugs!
pineapple / 12802 posts
@Rainbow Sprinkles: Oh my gosh. My situation is a piece of cake compared to that! So sorry you had to deal with that! I'm definitely excited for it to end. ugh.
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