i feel like i'm a the end of my tether

[PeggyLee123]

I keep telling myself this feeling will pass and I have to be clear and say I adore my baby boy and I'd do anything for him.

The past couple of days though i just feel totally overwelmed, defeated, and more than usual.

My son is 19 months and last week caught some sort of sickness bug and had high temp on friday, was sick with diarrhea but hasnt been sick for a day or so but has a cough and cold and is refusing to eat.

I keep mking breaktast, lunch, dinner and hes just rufusing anything. I have given him some milk just as i don't want him to dehydrate but its the whinging that's killing me.

i'm giving him calpol but hes following me everywhere either whinging all the time or full out screaming...i'm trying so hard, he doesnt want to play, doesnt want to watch tv doesnt want to eat and i' feel like i'm going mad. i have no partner, or living parents or siblings and i just feel so totally alone. i want to just get on my knees and scream...i know i sound awful but it's like a dark cloud is following me..

He's ill and feels like shit. I'm not good company either when under the weather. I'd stop trying so hard with the food - toast, yoghurt, raisins etc until he's eating well and then get back to normal food. Otherwise you're just wasting your time. And then get outside as much as you can or put him in the bath. The whining feels less when you're outside even if it's still there, and normally means they nap for longer especially if ill. You've got this 💪

He sounds poorly. Can you wrap him up and take him for a good walk in the pram? I think just leave a bowl of snacks out and don't worry too much as long as he's drinking. Have had him checked over by a doctor yet? I get its hard know your own and you've do e the right thing reaching out for support x