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How in the norovirus hell are we meant to cope?

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MyMabel · 09/10/2021 08:45

DD(22 months) was sent home for nursery after being sick on Thursday. Apparently norovirus going around but she want sick again but has had wet poo nappies.

DP Came home last night and started feeling sick, then me and now we’re both alternating toilet trips (one bathroom household!) - we’ve even had to put DD’s potty on the landing for if one of us needs an emergency! We can’t stop being sick and poo-ing. It’s awful, I’m 16 weeks pregnant too and the retching is killing my stomach.

Both trying to keep hydrated and currently absolutely shattered on the sofa with a duvet each with absolutely zero sleep and DD has the energy of a monkey on speed.

How on earth do people cope with this when the parent is completely beat. It’s so bad that even just sitting up to change her nappy was a near accident. I feel so guilty we can barely even talk to DD and are just led relying on peppa pig to keep her fully entertained while we suffer.

Are there any tips on how to actually care for DD with no energy and making trips to the loo every 5 minutes?

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TheGrumpyGoat · 09/10/2021 08:47

You just have to bumble through it. Lots of TV time, easy snacks etc. It will pass. Hugs for you though, as it’s awful.
The year before last me and my then 5 and 3 year olds had noro at the same time. 6 month old baby escaped it. DH was away with work for a week. It was truly hideous!

Purplewithred · 09/10/2021 08:47

Just concentrate on staying more or less alive and safe. This is what Peppa Pig and Cheerios with chocolate chips for breakfast lunch and tea were invented for.

tupperwaretowers · 09/10/2021 08:54

Make it as easy as you can for yourselves. Spend your energy on getting better not creating additional work. Take the plusses and the half stone weight loss. You and Peppa Pig have got this. X

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MyMabel · 09/10/2021 08:54

Thanks both, I already feel guilty as her nappy was drenched by the time we had the energy to change it this morning. Really want to keep on top of everything but it seems impossible right now.

I’m armed with raisins and rice crispies.

Oh gosh I can’t imagine doing this on my own, let alone with 3 children to look after!

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FreeBritnee · 09/10/2021 08:55

I experienced this. DS and I were just tag teaming the toilet. One false move was potentially dangerous. I even ended up pooing in the bath it was so bad!

As a PP said you just drag yourself through it and eventually come out blinking the other side.

Babymamamama · 09/10/2021 08:59

Sounds horrible can you get anyone to post some dioralyte through your letter box. I went through similar to what you have once and that really helped.

Jk987 · 09/10/2021 09:01

We had this recently. The vomiting/diarrhoea usually stop in less than 24 hours. It feels SUCH a relief after that even though you're not fully better. So keep reminding yourself that this time tomorrow it will be much better.
I slept on the sofa with a bucket while my other half was upstairs doing night duties for baby as he wasn't as bad.

Chocolatetrifle · 09/10/2021 09:03

This was me earlier this week, both DS1 and I had it for days, it was dreadful and DS1 also had tonsillitis. I have DS2, 21 months and he had it mildly too. DH worked from home. At one point I was in tears, both DS1 and me being sick at the same time but it does pass.

All you can do is sit with the TV on, even if it's all day, don't worry. Just try to keep hydrated and nibble bits of toast. Simple food all round. Don't attempt anything other than survival. PJ's on all day.

Get well soon.

Jk987 · 09/10/2021 09:05

Meant to caveat that baby's symptoms can last longer but if you feel better yourself it's much easier to manage. I also used dioralyte sachets for us all which helped. I checked with the doctor and even babies can have them.

Chocolatetrifle · 09/10/2021 09:05

Ps I also had it whilst pregnant, two years ago. The wretching is truly horrendous. Keep sipping water. It will get better and it will pass. Contact your midwife anytime for advice.

RedToothBrush · 09/10/2021 09:06

Dh and i had it when DS was about 18 months old. We ended up with makeshift bed in front room for all three of us where his toys were and just feeding him crap until we could move. And lots of cbeebies. Dh was down for 48 hrs but i was down for 4 days. It was literally just survive it.

Hope you feel better soon. Its just bloody awful.

AlexandraEiffel · 09/10/2021 09:10

Yep put the tv on and feed them whatever. We once both had proper flu with a baby and pre schooler. Just focus on getting out the other side. Hope you feel better soon

candycane222 · 09/10/2021 09:12

If you can't stomach dioralyte, an electrolyte sports drink like lucozade (the real sugar, no caffeine version) in tiny sips could help, if you have any way of getting hold of some.

Pantaloony · 09/10/2021 09:13

God this is me at the moment! DD was sick earlier this week out of the blue and I’ve come down with it which has involved toilet trips every hour (I have never been this ill and it was horrible!) I’m currently bed bound to avoid spreading it around the house but DD spent two days glued in front of the TV as there was not much I could do. DH taking the shift now but hoping he doesn’t come down with it as it is absolutely horrid! Hope you’re all feeling better soon

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MyMabel · 09/10/2021 09:43

Thanks all. My brother is sending us lucozade sports and toilet paper. DD keeps giving me the most lovely cuddles which is making me feel even more guilty, she looks so bored I feel like an awful mum

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Mumdiva99 · 09/10/2021 09:49

Your daughter will be fine. A day or so in the front room will not harm her. Get well soon.

RedToothBrush · 09/10/2021 09:57

Your daughter might be little but the cuddles tell you she knows you are ill and tbh at that age, sometimes cuddles are all the attention they really want.

Stop feeling guilty cos your job right now is to rest and get better quickly. The more you stress yourself or try and overdo it, the longer it will take for you to get better.

Seriously a few days of cbeebies and cuddles and crappy snacks for her really are ok. You aren't failing in anyway. You are human.

Abitlost2 · 09/10/2021 10:26

Op, i have been there... once with three dcs, alone as my dh was away for work.. yes, v grim..
I just.set up a room so it was safe and had cartoons on as much as possible while i tried to rest. It so, so hard as even when sick my dcs didnt just rest, on the move all the time...
I used anti sickness tablets like for travel, this prob wasnt good as i imagine it's better to let the bug go out of your system but I had to look after 3 v small dcs (also sick) and had no choice as had to function.
Plenty of fluids and prayers it's a fast one op...

AlexandraEiffel · 09/10/2021 10:28

You don't need to feel bad - I bet she'll love it! My kids are forever telling people about the 'day they got to play video games all day!' in spite of all the other things we do with them

tupperwaretowers · 11/10/2021 22:49

Hope you are over the worst now.

Chelyanne · 11/10/2021 23:08

Just do what you can and don't feel guilty as you're not well. Hydration and eat if you can. Hope you get well soon.

I had campylobacter food poisoning once and was ill for almost 3 weeks, was on my own with 3 kids. I just did my best, met their basic needs and we all survived. The school run was the worst and glad I could drive, no way I could have managed the hour round trip walking.

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