What happens when you can’t do it anymore?

Hi BlueMoon,

So sorry to hear you're in this situation. It sounds really difficult. Lots of good ideas here, though. I'd also say make the most of bath time. If the water's warm and they enjoy a bath, that can take up a good hour of the day by the time you've done lots of boats, pouring from jugs, whisking bubbles etc, and then got him out, done funny hair-styles and got him dried and dressed.

If you have the paddling pool, can you use that for other messy play like painting and doing hand and foot prints etc?

There's also lots of yoga for tiny kids and other stuff online he might enjoy and would help strengthen his muscles while you're indoors.

In the meantime, it sounds like you need someone to speak to, as well. We can see you're getting lots of good support here (we've got rid of the less helpful comments). But if you need to speak to a professional we have a good list here of numbers to call. Do give them a try. We know it's a miserable time for many at the moment. You're definitely not on your own. But it doesn't mean you shouldn't get the help you need and deserve.

Sending you and good wishes from us all. Keep on keeping on. It sounds like you're doing a brilliant job in tough circumstances.

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What happens when you can’t do it anymore?