7yr old with tonsillitis but I'm on my own with a newborn too

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I don't know what I expect from this...vent and some moral support I suppose. My gorgeous girl has come down ill yesterday and worsened today. Contacted the Dr but they wouldn't see her, just prescribed antibiotics for possible tonsillitis.
Given her the first dose but she's been sick from coughing up phlegm and now started with a temperature.
Normally not a problem but.. I'm on my own as husband is away for work and I've a needy two month old as well.
How the h*ll am I going to get through the next 24 hours. I'm running on empty after a bad night with them both last night and I'm DREADING tonight.ive been so sad not being able to just cuddle her all day due to holding and feeding the baby 😢

Ive been there so many times when my kids were smaller op so massive sympathy.
Tonsillitus is awful and can make you feel v ill indeed so make sure your dc has loads of pain relief, fluids and try and get the antibiotics into her and she should feel better soon. I had to deal with illness on my own when dh was away with 3 small dcs, non sleeping baby (my family don't ever help) , me getting ill too, the works!
Accept that you will be wreaked, try and keep baby away from sick dc so they can't catch it too and if you are breastfeeding they'll be getting some protection from that.
During the day tomorrow put the tv on and make a nice snuggly area for all of you. Try and make your dc as comfortable as possible for tonight. Best of luck op, it'll pass.

Remember you can alternate capol and nerofen.

Get a neighbour to pop round with ice lollies. Or ask on Facebook. And anything else you need! Then all cuddle up together.

*all, as in you and your children. Not the neighbour as well.

She's currently tanked up with both painkillers. Managed to get antibiotics today assuming it's not viral.
I love her so much. I feel like I've failed caring for her today as I've had my hands full of baby all day.

Aww op, you are there for her. If you can put the baby in their basket or chair or wherever and cuddle your dc loads. Its normal though with more than one that you are pulled in different directions.

Aww my dd1 ( also 7) got sick when dd2 was pretty newborn. I have to say I had her in bed with me all night and just juggled the baby when I had to. It’s very tough but you’ll get through it. I was really worried about dd being used to undivided attention and feeling the difference.

OP you sound like you’re feeling very guilty, it’ll only make you feel worse because you’re actually doing fantastic. Both kids needs you but the balance is hard, I’m sure your 7yo understands mummy has a tiny baby to look after so won’t be feeling as neglected as you feel she is. You are there for them both and that’s the main thing. Hope she gets well soon.

Ergh so update. Eldest is off school today again. She slept well apart from asking for some medicine at 5am. But the baby..... literally kept me up all night. Totalled up 3.5 hours sleep in 20 minute fragments apart from 1 solid hour between 2and 3am.
I'm broken today 😭

That sounds so difficult, I can't help with anything other than be kind to yourself, I hope the baby sleeps tonight and that your DD feels better soon. This too shall pass!

You poor things.
TV on - eldest curled up with her head on your lap while you feed/nap baby etc, it's as good as cuddles.

Mine never sleep in my bed but would be doing on this occasion too!

Feeling super guilty for not giving her all the cuddles. She gets it, but still wants a mummy cuddle. Who wouldn't right?
I really hope baby sleeps tonight. He only naps on me which is so tying. Can you sleep train a two month old?

Aw just keep telling yourself this will pass, it has to x