I stopped for holidays the week before Easter for 1.5 weeks. 4 days in to my leave I was struck down by a respiratory infection. My two year old DD was then struck down by the same thing so I was then ill and looking after her. The day before I was due back I called work to say I would be off sick remainder of the week. Then called again the following week to say I was still unwell and wouldn't be in this week. I haven't asked for any leave back (which I could) but if I'm off any longer will need a GP note. At this stage, I feel better, just a scratchy throat but still feel exhausted and a bit listless. I have slept for around 4 hours straight today. AIBU to take the rest of the week off to recuperate? DD is better and back at child care so I have the space. I probably could go back and work from home but I definitely wouldn't be firing on all cylinders. I just feel immensely guilty as by then I'll have been off work for 3 weeks. For context it is over a year since I've been off sick but with small children I feel there's always something with them I need time off/leave early for. Also my work have been fine but I cannot shake the feeling that after 2 mat leaves close together that I'm losing good will. I'm struggling with being a working mum and balancing demands. Feel something is always suffering!