Parental Health anxiety - Help calm me down :(

[kiwimelonlime]

Single Parent to 2 DCs, both suffering from a cough and tummy bug. Lots of vomiting over the last 24hours, both have been seen by Doctors.
I know it's normal and plenty of Children have illnesses at the moment but feel like I won't be able to sleep tonight through worry. I really work myself into such a state when they go to bed sick. No friends / family local enough to step in to help or support. I haven't slept more than 2 hours in 3 days and sat here trying to talk myself down enough to rest.

I totally empathise as I panic when the children are unwell too. I’m considering a trip to the GP it’s really affecting me lately, even hearing other people’s children are sick panics me!

I do find it helps to put them in my bed when they’re not well so I can keep an eye on them overnight and then I find we all sleep a bit better. Good that you’ve seen a doctor, just keep giving them sips of water/ ice lollies if they’re up to it and remember that they will feel much better soon.

I try to reassure myself by thinking we’re lucky to have access to GP’s, hospitals and 111 and they're all there if we need them

Aww OP I’m so sorry you’re going through this. They will be fine. You have got sympathy though!