To feel bad that I am not well

[Granmaster]

I have literally no energy and such a bad cough/flu symptoms etc. I feel so bad for not taking the kids anywhere today and just need somebody to tell me it’s ok

It is ok. Kids need down time too and you’re no good to them if you run yourself ragged.

Cosy up with a film. Have you fit an easy dinner or can you order takeaway.

They’ll be fine. I hope you feel better soon .

Of course it's ok, how old are they and can they entertain themselves.

Of course it is ok! Life does not have to revolve around entertaining the kids all the time. You matter too!

Just do what you need to do to survive the next couple of days 💐

So sorry you feel so poorly. Why have you got to take the kids somewhere? Was it supposed to be a special day out?

They are 5 and 8 and, I have recently become a single mum so don’t have a dh that could take over for me (not like he would have anyway)

Of course it is ok. Did you have a great outing planned? I can understand your disappointment/ frustration if so. Otherwise, accept that you are unfortunately unwell and don't put any extra burden on yourself.

How old are the children? Could you get them doing something unusual in the house, eg build a den? I remember doing that once with my children when it was one of their birthdays and the weather outside was grim. Many hours of fun can be had with something as simple as a couple of blankets, some cushions and some rearranging of furniture.

Edited to add: 5 and 8 - ideal ages for den building!

It's 100% ok even if you were fighting fit, there is nothing wrong with a day at home.

Usually I need to get out for my own sanity but I just don’t have the energy

It's ok. Movie marathon weekend won't hurt them as it's not all the time.

So your kids go somewhere every day of every week? They have a planned schedule for every minute? Because I can’t see why for one day sitting at home and doing something at home is such a big problem?

You should absolutely rest when you’re ill and need it, and it’s good to model that for your kids, you also wouldn’t be doing anyone else a favour by spreading germs around. Don’t feel bad, there will be plenty of other weekends. I hope you feel better soon. Wonder if it might be Covid - it’s going around again.

OP please take care of yourself.
Get some vitamin D+K to help your immune system. Drink plenty and eat.Go to bed early if you can
Your kids will be fine.

Hope you’re going to get better soon 💐

I don't think one weekend at home will do them any harm OP. Stick some movies on and cuddle up on the sofa with blankets. Order food in and rest as much as you can. Hope you're feeling better soon 💐

It's okay OP. A movie afternoon will do them no harm.

Get some popcorn and snacks of uber eats and have a movie day. You don't need to take your kids out everyday

Sometimes it's lovely to just do nothing and go nowhere. To stay home, read a book, potter about, drink tea and loll about.

Of course it's okay. Children don't have to be micro-manged every day. They should be getting bored every now and then as that builds up imagination, resilience and curiosity. Give them board games or colouring books or a box of cars or playdoh, or even a real reading book if you don't want screen time. Or even the odd easy chore such as tidying or dusting or putting clothes away. Children NEED to learn how to entertain themselves.