What do you do with your baby when you're really sick?

Question

I was so sick the other day-throwing up & diarrhea ALL day (sorry, i know, tmi), but I felt so bad cause I couldn't do the things I normally do with my 11 month old daughter. I didn't even know what to do with her when I was in the bathroom cause if I had put her in the crib, she would have been there ALL day. that's how sick i was. my husband couldn't come home from work and early and i don't have any other family or friends close by. What do you guys do when you're really sick? How do you get through the day? Obviously my daughter got every thing she needed (food, naps, diaper changes) and I know it was only for one day, but i still feel bad.

Answer 1

I know what you mean. I have a severe cough and cold and I don't know what to do. I breastfeed her and worry if she is going to catch it from me. sometimes i just want to sleep all day but I know i have responsibilities so I SUCK  it up and just do what I have to do.  

No breaks for moms :-(

Answer 2

take 2 ur family doctor

Answer 3

I had no family around me when my son was very young and my husband was not contactable so I had to manage when I was ill.  During the time I was a single parent and on my own...I still had to manage...no matter how dreadful I felt

Answer 4

I'm actually in the same boat you are, I have really bad food poisoning and hubby has to work, so my kids and I are having a movie day in bed.  I brought everything i need for the day up to my room (laptop, diapers, snacks, toys, movies) and now I'm just laying in bed with them; my son doesn't watch tv very often so this is a treat for him.  Yea, sometimes you just have to suck it up and do the mom stuff no matter how crappy you feel.

Answer 5

I'm exactly the same as you - in the past I've just had to get on with it even with a really high temperature or what you've just had.  Do you have any close friends who are stay at home mums or good neighbours just in case it happens again?  It's awful I know to suffer because you just want to lay in bed but you can't!  Don't worry as long as she's had everything she needs I wouldn't worry about her staying in the crib for a while, what about a playpen for when she gets bigger?

Answer 6

Those were the days that she was allowed to watch whatever movies she wanted.  Anything that would keep her attention.  There is not much else you can do.  Kids understand a lot more that we think.  I would tell her that "mommy is not feeling well" and mention a time that she was sick so she could kind of relate.  I also let her know that mommy may need to go to the bathroom and I would be back soon.

Answer 7

been there done that just like you when im sick i still have manage to be a mammy all you can do is your best on these crazy days hope you feel better xxxxx

Answer 8

Always have a sitter and when you need him or her just give her a ring. or have a willing neighbor come over to assist until your husband can come home and offer to pay up when your husband comes home. or do you have a mom or a sister or cousin ask if they could stay for a few days.

Answer 9

Why do you feel bad?  Your only human we aren't robots, we get sick and our children just have to maybe have a day where we cant look after them the way we normally would.

She still got fed etc so I wouldn't worry at all

Answer 10

oh hon I'm sorry! I've been there done this 4xs over!

in a situation like that there isn't much i could do. DH is military and i got so very sick once while he was overseas. my parents live hundreds of miles away, and no friends living here at all. i just did what i normally do only in total zombie mode!

i would get all their favorite toys out and put in 5 of their favorite movies into my DVD player and try to entertain them as best as i could while still trying to take care of myself. i napped when they napped and just tried to get through he day.

Answer 11

you just cope somehow you have to but it is a rare occasion

Answer 12

just live through it, put her in the crib, stay in bed, and the both of you can nap all day, hopefully..

Answer 13

Isnt it funny how before mother hood, when we are sick, we can't get out of bed and call into sick to work from bed... but after we have kids, no matter how sick we are, we manage to get out of bed and take care of the kids? I have done this many times. I have two children, 9 and 2 with one more on the way in November. It is funny how "can't get out of bed sick" turns into "not feeling well". That is the bueatiful thing about women, no matter what we still find a way to take care of our children. The only suggestion I have to to look around at daycares near by that take drops ins and next time you get sick, that maybe an option- to use the drop in daycare for one or two days so you can rest.  

Answer 14

Im sorry to hear you werent feeling well.  I am a single mother of 3 children so i know how you felt.  When Mommy gets sick the world keeps turnin'.  When "daddy" gets sick the world MUST stop!! :)  Im kidding of course.  It sounds like you did the best you could during a difficult time.  Im sure your daughter isnt any worse for wear because of it.  God bless!

Answer 15

It's just part of being a mom.  You just deal with it.  Hopefully you don't get sick alot so it is mostly a rare occurence.  Always make sure your hands are washed so you don't spread any germs.  Try to give them something to do that will keep them busy while you are resting.  When they take a nap, you take a nap.  And as soon as your husband gets home, he should take care of the baby while you sleep to help you get better faster.  

Answer 16

carry on .. but dads ( and mums) are entitled to up to 15 weeks ( in five years) off for Parental issue like these its sort of like a sick day  I know sometimes its not convenient but  apart from that Im afraid we mums must cope

Answer 17

By god's grace...as mothers we have to go through alot...especially if you do not have anyone who can help....you're a good mother who didn't cry and give up and although your daughter can not show or say it now...eventually you will see how much you mean to her and the thanks and appreciation she will give you with her smiles, mother's day cards etc...hang in there mommy we all go through it.

Answer 18

I just try and suck it in and carry on. My partner sometimes cant get time off work, so I have to just carry on. Unfortunately one of the cons to being a mummy

Answer 19

just cope. but do your best cleaning up your self so baby dont get germs. we settle down in front of tv and chill.  

Answer 20

I was wondering this myself. I had a bout of food poisoning when my baby was 4 weeks old and had to keep putting him down halfway through a feed to run to the loo. It was awfull but was only a 24hr thing. I got my twin sister to come round to keep an eye on him. But I dont know what you're supposed to do if you get really bad flu because that can go on for a couple weeks.

But im sure your baby wont be bothered my it - its not like its all the time.

These are the things you dont even give a thought about before you have kids.

Just remember though most average people (if they're lucky) only get ill once of twice a year.

Answer 21

You just have to prey that she naps well that day.

There really isn't much you can do if you don't have anyone to call. If you are still feeling S****y in the evenning try and call a babysitter.  

Answer 22

Are you a SAHM?  I feel for you, I had a few bouts of food poisoning when my son was very young, and I took him to daycare.  I felt SO terribly guilty, but I would have been in much worse shape had I not taken care of myself those days.  I'm sure my kiddo had a lot more fun at daycare than he would have with me!

Answer 23

i just have to deal.  we can't afford for my husband to leave work for me being sick so i have to do my best to take care of him no matter how terrible i feel.  

Answer 24

Don't feel bad. You're only human after-all! I've been in the same situation. Not too long ago actually but my son is 2 1/2 so it was a little easier. Just do what you can! As long as you feed, change and keep an eye on her. Kids that age are pretty good at entertaining themselves. Just make sure she isn't in danger. Good luck and hope you're feeling better.