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Tips with how to get through tomorrow?

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TOWGA · 22/04/2023 22:48

I have a 1 year old and 4 year old, both have D and V bug, I also now have sickness too, husband is working tomorrow, any tips on how to get through tomorrow with them both?

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Barleysugar86 · 22/04/2023 22:53

Keep a towel on hand. I used to see my toddler start going to be sick and could usually catch the most of it in a towel which I could then throw in the wash. Otherwise just throw all the rules out about tv and have a lazy day if you can. If the toddler gets sore from the upset tummy stick them in a bath to rinse off rather than rub sore skin. keep foods plain as much as possible.

Barleysugar86 · 22/04/2023 22:54

Also try explaining how to use a sick bowl to the four year old, mine started understanding about this age. Will make clean ups much easier if they can try aiming!

TOWGA · 22/04/2023 23:02

Thanks both! 4 year old has been taught about sick bowl today!

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Wheredoallthehairbandsgo · 22/04/2023 23:09

Before he leaves
Get husband to put stack of towels spread around sofa - so sick doesn’t go on the floor
have wet wipes for mouths handy
get husband to put everything you need in one place
make sure he empties the washing machine before he leaves so you can Chuck everything straight in
be prepared mindset to spend a lot of time in and out of a bathroom
have cleaning products handy just to swish over if your too Ill so you don’t feel you are stuck festering in it !
mindset: this may go on for much of the week at worst …. Have something really nice planned for next weekend as a goal to get to!
have a laptop handy so you can watch separate things so you don’t get stuck on kids tv all day
get some ice lollies in for four year old to replace fluids lost and really keep an eye on the littlest not getting dehydrated ( you know all this anyway!)
have zero standards or expectations for the next few days
good luck!! ….. it’s shit….. literally x

SaltedCaramelIcedLatte · 22/04/2023 23:52

If you are all I'll surely your husband can take a day off?

If not choose what room you are staying in and have lots of water/squash, snacks for the kids just in case they want to eat, Calpol etc...toys/books and netflix/Disney +

RausageSoul · 22/04/2023 23:54

Surely his colleagues wouldn't want him coming in from a house of lurgy?

FusionChefGeoff · 23/04/2023 00:31

RausageSoul · 22/04/2023 23:54

Surely his colleagues wouldn't want him coming in from a house of lurgy?

This!! He should stay home for so many reasons

TOWGA · 23/04/2023 08:13

Thank, nope he has gone in, I have both d and v too, there was no helping this morning or any care or concern, so I'm not happy with him.

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Wheredoallthehairbandsgo · 23/04/2023 09:44

Hmmm nip that right in the bud or or it sadly becomes the norm and I can tell you resentment erodes the relationship big time

Wheredoallthehairbandsgo · 23/04/2023 22:33

Another done of D and V done!…. Good luck for tomorrow … hopefully you will all feel better soon

Bearpawk · 23/04/2023 22:55

Husband looks after his own kids for the day as his usual childcare is sick/ incapable. Simple.

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