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CityBro · 2024-07-22T06:27:26+00:00

I have covid. Day two. Feel nauseous, ice pick headaches, pins and needles in my feet, temp of nearly 40. My son is 5 and meant to be at a club today. He's had covid too but is better. I just can't get him there. I don't know how I'm going to cope on my own with him today. Please help and advise. I can't stop crying I'm so ill. I didn't know covid could be this bad.

DustyLee123 · 22/07/2024 07:30

Let him have screens and TV, and lots of snacks. Just do whatever you need to to get him through to bed time.

Dressinggowntime · 22/07/2024 07:32

I had Covid really badly for weeks. I had to do two separate school runs on foot but my god I had to get them there. It gave me the day to rest. I would dose yourself on some painkillers and try and get there

MultiplaLight · 22/07/2024 07:33

Can anyone take him, neighbour or friend?

I'd dose up on painkillers and do the drive for the relief of sleep.

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CityBro · 22/07/2024 07:35

Dressinggowntime · 22/07/2024 07:32

I had Covid really badly for weeks. I had to do two separate school runs on foot but my god I had to get them there. It gave me the day to rest. I would dose yourself on some painkillers and try and get there

I can't, I've messed up because I was so ill yesterday. He needs a packed lunch. I have no food in as was meant to shop yesterday. I can't even walk up the stairs without feeling dizzy and it's a 30 min walk over hills. I'm shaking I feel so ill.

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Ponoka7 · 22/07/2024 07:37

As said just get through the day, even if it means screens all day. Order in a macdonalds etc if need be.

Cadela · 22/07/2024 07:37

I’ve currently got covid and feel hideous. And a lone parent to dd7 so I feel your pain!

To get through the school runs and end of term bits last week I dosed up to the eyeballs on paracetamol which helped with the worst of it and just had to get on with it.

I ordered in loads of easy snacky foods for Dd and ready made sandwiches so I could do her easy meals and then laid on the sofa and she’s watched far too much tv this weekend.

It’s shit being a parent and ill. I would honestly take some painkillers and force yourself to get him there (taxi, bus, walk rather than drive) and you’ll be grateful for the sleep you can get.

Can you get in touch with one of the parents to drop him off? I’d do it in a heartbeat for a poorly mum.

Goslingsforlife · 22/07/2024 07:38

Anyone who could take him for you and sort a little packed lunch? If not, I would park him in front of a screen. It's not going to be the end of the world. Hope you feel better soon.

AttackMeleys · 22/07/2024 07:38

I really wouldn't advise driving when she's so unwell pp...

Op I'm so sorry, this sounds horrible. Is there anyone who could possibly collect and return him for you?

Explain that mummy is poorly but she will get better soon don't worry. But you will help each other through the day/s. Can he be trusted to e.g. refill his drink/bring you the easy snacks to open for him/bring you a drink etc?

These are the awful days of parenting op, but they will pass and make way for better days. Xxx

TheNoodlesIncident · 22/07/2024 07:39

Call a friend or family member to help you out? Another school mum? A neighbour?

I'd do this for a fellow parent who was struggling, but if you don't ask they won't know you need help.

AttackMeleys · 22/07/2024 07:41

CityBro · 22/07/2024 07:35

I can't, I've messed up because I was so ill yesterday. He needs a packed lunch. I have no food in as was meant to shop yesterday. I can't even walk up the stairs without feeling dizzy and it's a 30 min walk over hills. I'm shaking I feel so ill.

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Just seen this. I'm so sorry you're suffering op. I think you need to call in some reinforcements. I would collect a child/bring in food for any acquaintance or neighbour let alone a friend who asked me in this scenario. So ask someone. The fact he is recently recovered from covid will reassuring to anyone nervous of catching it. x

Cadela · 22/07/2024 07:42

Also keep an eye on yourself - if it gets worse I would be calling the GP for guidance.

Do you have anyone to look after him if you have to be admitted to hospital? I would ask them to help today if so.

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CityBro · 22/07/2024 07:43

I don't have a car. Honestly I can't get a taxi or bus what if I give it to someone? I think I'm just going to have to keep him in bed with me and do screen time as suggested.

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Yupthatsit · 22/07/2024 07:46

Cadela · 22/07/2024 07:37

I’ve currently got covid and feel hideous. And a lone parent to dd7 so I feel your pain!

To get through the school runs and end of term bits last week I dosed up to the eyeballs on paracetamol which helped with the worst of it and just had to get on with it.

I ordered in loads of easy snacky foods for Dd and ready made sandwiches so I could do her easy meals and then laid on the sofa and she’s watched far too much tv this weekend.

It’s shit being a parent and ill. I would honestly take some painkillers and force yourself to get him there (taxi, bus, walk rather than drive) and you’ll be grateful for the sleep you can get.

Can you get in touch with one of the parents to drop him off? I’d do it in a heartbeat for a poorly mum.

Not a great idea to pass it onto taxi driver, bus passengers etc when it's clearly a bad dose. Order food in and set him up with toys and films at home.

Julianne65 · 22/07/2024 08:07

I had covid last week. It was horrendous for three days but the fourth I was fine and wondering if I even had it. Tested again and I was still positive. DH never caught it. Hopefully it will be similar for you. Get
well soon.

Beckypl · 22/07/2024 08:12

Can’t believe people suggest driving when too dizzy to walk!!

I think you’re just going to have to stay in op, drink plenty and rest even if resting is sitting together watching a film. The Covid sub forum on here is a bit friendlier about how to look after yourself rather than just drive yourself advice here. All the best. x

ButterCrackers · 22/07/2024 08:18

Explain to your son that you are unwell. He can make bread and jam or cheese for his meals. You can watch him do this. Get him to wash up. Tell him what a good job he’s doing looking after you. Put the tv on only when you need to sleep. Stay in the same room together so he’s there looking after you. Tell everyone what a great job he’s doing. If you have anyone to call then call them and let him hear that he’s doing a good job.

Lindy2 · 22/07/2024 08:20

He'll have to stay home with you today. Can you lie on the sofa while he plays in the lounge. Put on some TV that he'll stay still for.

When DH and I were very sick with Covid we ordered a couple of large pizza to be delivered to feed the kids. It was easy for them to just help themselves to a slice whenever they were hungry.

I hope you feel better soon.

anon2022anon · 22/07/2024 08:22

Do you have any instant food in to give him?
Cereal, bread for toast/ beans to microwave, instant noodles, ham or cheese in the fridge? Try and time your paracetamol to half an hour before mealtimes, then when it first kicks in half an hour after taking, use that little burst of feeling better to get up, sort the next load of food out, make yourself a drink/ soup, and back to bed.
Movies on all day, doze next to him.

hammering · 22/07/2024 08:25

Have you taken anything to get your temp down? That makes a massive difference - you can take ibuprofen and paracetamol together if one lot doesn't cut it.

OpizpuHeuvHiyo · 22/07/2024 08:27

If you can post on mumsnet you can sort out a deliveroo order from a supermarket - they will do a basis shopping-basket of stuff (not the full supermarket range but enough for a few days of simple meals) and will deliver within 3 hours of ordering. Some individual supermarkets have their own similar same-day service eg chopchop for sainsburys, whoosh for Tesco.

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CityBro · 22/07/2024 08:44

OpizpuHeuvHiyo · 22/07/2024 08:27

If you can post on mumsnet you can sort out a deliveroo order from a supermarket - they will do a basis shopping-basket of stuff (not the full supermarket range but enough for a few days of simple meals) and will deliver within 3 hours of ordering. Some individual supermarkets have their own similar same-day service eg chopchop for sainsburys, whoosh for Tesco.

I had no idea you could do this thank you

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VerityUnreasonble · 22/07/2024 08:52

You need rest and paracetamol to start with, plenty of fluids, I always like lucozade when I'm ill.

Order an uber eats / deliveroo / woosh delivery of snacks from a supermarket, add paracetamol and cough medicine if you need it. They can do contactless delivery and just leave it on the door step.

DC can survive on snacks and premade sandwiches for the day, have a bed picnic. Let him have a screen and you just rest next to him.

If you have anyone local you can call let them know now how unwell you are just in case you get worse and need them to come get him.

Tel12 · 22/07/2024 08:55

Amazon delivery do a same day Morrison delivery here. Have you a neighbour you can call for help? People will help if asked. Local FB page? Give a shout out.

Whatsnormalhere · 22/07/2024 08:59

Can you not order some food in? Either from a takeaway or a local deliveroo type service.

Do you what a school parents WhatsApp group? Could you not msg on there to see if anyone else is going to the same club and would mind helping with drop off?