Kids abandoned downstairs

[Heartofstrings]

I feel really so rough. Husband is away taking exams.
Bloated- so so sore
Abdo pain
Back ache
Fatigue
Muscle aches

I just can't be arsed. I've never been Bloated I'm my life until this week and now it's almost constant. A couple of weeks ago I was tested for thyroid issues as my periods are messed up and the tiredness and aching.

The kids pop up to say hi every so often and I've just chucked cereal at them. Please tell me this is ok? I have no local family

3.5 isnt really that young? I'm watching him from the garden. I'm ok now it's eased off. I just look 6 months pregnant.

3 year old came, got his shoes, put them on and went into the garden. I can see him from where I'm sat

I do think you should call 111 OP. I once got a sheepish text from a mum at school I didn't know that well asking if I could watch her kids as no one else was available and she needed to take her mum to hospital. I was more than happy to do it and was glad she felt she could ask me. She was very grateful and offered to return the favour whenever I needed etc. People are usually happy to help.

They've helped themselves to a drink and a piece of fruit. Toileted themselves and washed hands.
4 year old, however, is refusing to put his own shoes on

5 is old enough to be in the garden, but if he screams how quickly can you get to him? Given your pain o mean, not the distance. That would be my concern.

I'd phone 111, explain you're alone with two young children. They can probably send a non urgent ambulance out to check you out

In terms of being in the garden unspervised it really depends on the garden. If it's literally a rectangle of grasswith nothing sharp or that could be climbed it's much safer than a garden with furniture/concrete/gates which could be opened or sheds which could be got into etc.

I can get to them in about 3 seconds. Maybe less if I ran. My house is just a small mid terrace

I'm ok. I don't need urgent care now. The worst pain is from my stomach pressing into my ribs - remember that pregnancy thing when the baby is under your ribs? Like that kind of pain. Only im not pregnant

@Scrambledcustard

This has got to be joke?

You too ill to Gove a shit that your kids 3.5 year old is not even in the house and out of your site but your on MN?

ok

Right?! Baffling!

When my DC were 2 and 3 I was really ill. Wouldn’t have been able to message mumsnet as could barely lift my head. DH was in court (police officer) so his phone was off. I’d always kept easy snack foods and bottles of water in low cupboard for an emergency so DC could eat and drink without climbing. I rang my mum who lived in a different county and she drove 3hrs to get to me. Unless all of your friends and family live in a different country call them!

@Scrambledcustard

This has got to be joke?

You too ill to Gove a shit that your kids 3.5 year old is not even in the house and out of your site but your on MN?

ok

Typing on a phone isnt hard even when seriously ill. I've known people be online when in a high dependency unit.

you cant be for real? you think a 3 year old is self sufficient enough to be on their own while you are in bed.. in case you are for real they are most certainly not they are only 3 years old!!

I feel really sorry for you, OP. And some unnecessary comments here. I recently had appendicitis and ended up in A&E. appendix out the following day. I was in pain, but could have definitely written a post on here. The kids climbing on my stomach was unbearable but sometimes kids want/need a cuddle.
Luckily my DH was home and took me to the ooh for an appointment. I felt like I was wasting their time but they ended up sending me to A&E and I stayed in hospital for three nights.

Anyway, you can totally be in pain but cope with posting on MN.

Please get seen as soon as you can. Even if the pain has died down a bit, it could come back at any time x

The oldest kid is 4, not 5.

If the pain is getting better, it’s possible you have trapped wind. It can be absolutely excruciating and cause nausea and curling up in pain.

That said, I would keep an eye on it and see what happens over the next hour. If it worsens again phone 111 immediately.

Have they just had cereal and a piece of fruit to eat all day

I have, multiple, chronic illness. I bring my 3.5 year old into my bedroom when in flare. Toys on the floor and bed. Tv on. It's shit but it's the best option, I have a spinal injury and it that's angered I can't sit on the sofa.

Get some snacks for the kids and put a movie on in your room. Invite them for a snuggle. If you don't let them in your bed often by novelty they'll be interested, probably!

Call 111, see what they say. You are in lots of pain, that sounds really worrying. Bring them upstairs with you? Just have an afternoon in bed with them watching tv. Try to take care of yourself. Can you drink water without being sick?

@Heartofstrings

I can get to them in about 3 seconds. Maybe less if I ran. My house is just a small mid terrace

But you're in too much pain to move to look after them?

I had similar sort of symptoms with ovarian cysts. Just a thought, in case not viral aches & pains.

I take it you made them sandwiches to then for their lunch?

And if you're too unwell to function, a call with the GP would be warranted.

So you can post on mumsnet but not look after your kids? hmmmm okay.

Hope you're OK but keep an eye on the little ones.

I'm obviously just being a baby. I'm fine, kids are fine

You’re not being a baby (not having one are you ) when is your husband home?