Getting through the day with a poorly baby and not feeling well yourself.

[NoTeaForMe]

That's it really! My baby is 13 months and has conjunctivitis and a horrible steaming cold. She is feeling very sorry for herself! She's gone off her food but is eating bits and drinking well! I feel achy and a bit sorry for myself too (!!!) how terrible is it to just cuddle up and watch CBeebies? The TV is rarely on when she's well, she won't sit still long enough for a start!! Yesterday we watched quite a lot of tv and today I'm planning the same. My husband has a half day so if she perks up he can always do something or at least take her a long walk!

As an aside, can I watch normal tv still or do you think now she's a bit older I should stick to cBeebies? I have a lot of ER recorder for example, what age should I stop watching that in front of her?

Thanks

If she doesn't seem bothered then normal TV is fine. When my DD turned one I found she got very upset if the people on tv were upset or angry so that put an end to me watching Dexter and True Blood etc. As long as you stay away from the violent stuff she won't be upset but she probably will be bored so I'm not sure how long you'll get away with :)

Cbeebies and cuddles on the sofa is what I always prescibe for a poorly mum and baby though.

It's horrible when you are not well. I'm fortunately off work today so I have picked up my grandson (17m) because my daughter is ill. He has been a bit poorly and now it's her turn!
I didn't have anyone to help when my kids were small. I remember having to comfort them when I was frightening them by puking in the toilet! Not nice at all!
Look after yourself and have a lazy day. I don't think she will be scarred for life by having a bit of ER on in the background, so just cozy up and get by as well as you can.
Drink plenty and eat little and often, love.

You have my sympathies! Looking after a sick child is awful at the best of times, but when you feel awful yourself it's just so knackering! Just echoing what others said, but just take it easy - have a lazy day in the house, watch telly, read books, cuddle, nap together. The other week my 15 mo old daughter was ill - we watched some cbeebies and some normal telly - she wasn't fazed! Hope you're both feeling better soon.

Thanks for all your replies! My husband is home now-he's going to take her for a walk so I can go to sleep! She's actually a lot perkier today and wants to play and be entertained which is harder than yesterday when all she wanted to do is cuddle!

Had this recently with my 1yo DS and have to say i really enjoyed the cuddles - it's the best cure for a poorly baby: peace and quiet, Cbeebies and soup, tucked up nice and cosy with mummy. Lovely.

Haven't had that since he was a newborn!