To want to curl up and sleep

[Toothlessgrin]

Just a rant really as generally keep it together in real life! I just had two wisdom teeth extracted yesterday and although the procedure went quite well, very quick etc. I am absolutely floored today, I look like a hamster and I feel like death warmed up. I have been taking codeine but it made me feel so awful, nauseous and really lethargic so have been in pain and feeling rough.
I know that I am very lucky not to have any serious health concerns for now but I find this part of parenting so , so hard.
I have three very active ds and the youngest being at home with me at the moment who at 20 months is a whirlwind of energy like non-stop, no interest in toys etc.
Can someone please reassure me that it all gets easier or lie if you will. I hate wishing time away but looking forward to the day when my body can recover from things again. My dh does all he can but he is working today.

What I would do in this situation is make a safe room, possibly with a stair gate on the door, toys out, tv on CBeebies, and lay on the sofa while he plays. Don’t sleep, but doze, one eye half open.... I had pleurisy one year when my ds was 18 months, I thought I would die dramatic I know and this is what I did for three days until I felt human again. Sometimes it’s the only way. Make a nest on the floor with quilts and pillows and he’ll probably come and join you to cuddle up and watch tv.

hope you feel better soon.

Aw thanks! Good idea. I survived today, dear God... My older two are great at curling up thankfully but my 20 month old has no interest in tv or toys and literally tries to climb constantly 😫 When I am not working we spend 90% of our time outdoors.. I have tried to get him into playing and extending his concentration but he’s young yet I guess.
I have been through a few vomiting bugs and it is so hard to get through the day. At least I can see my older two are easier to manage when sick , only 2 more years before it gets easier with the youngest. Bloody hell though definitely not something I gave much thought to pre-kids. I found it hard on my own in bed when ill!!