Need help

gizmo909

So DS was sick last week.  We aren't sure what it was but he tested negative for the flu.  He's getting better but still isn't 100%.  The problem is, now I'm sick.  I don't know if he gave it to me or if I got it from sitting in Dr offices/hospital.  It's just been a cold for me... sore throat, coughing, runny nose, temp of 99.  So, how do I care for him without getting him sick again?  My nose is running like a faucet and I went through half a box of kleenex today alone.  I'm his primary caregiver... I'm a SAHM and DH works long hours.  If I put purell on every time I coughed or blew my nose, I would seriously never stop.  My hands would never have a chance to dry!  That and my skin would probably fall off!  I've tried to keep him busy with his swing, bouncer, crib, etc. so I'm not holding him 24/7 but a lot of times he just wants to be held.... and eat and have his diaper changed, etc.!  Help... what do I do?

lemen99

ugh I don't know If you're washing your hands and disinfecting around the house, I'm not sure what else you can do!  Hopefully he won't get sick - does he get BM? If so that should help a lot.  Sorry. Hang in there and get well soon!

gizmo909

lemen99:

ugh I don't know If you're washing your hands and disinfecting around the house, I'm not sure what else you can do!  Hopefully he won't get sick - does he get BM? If so that should help a lot.  Sorry. Hang in there and get well soon!

No, I wish.  My milk never really came in and completely dried up around 7 weeks.  

lemen99

aw I'm sorry I couldn't remember.  I wish I had more advice. I'll say a prayer!

beachykeen1723

Can you buy some of those silly face masks?  The children's hospital across from LO's hospital has all the kids in the ER wearing them, so I assume they help a little bit. 

I'm sorry you aren't feeling well! I'll be praying you get better soon and that your LO doesn't get it again!

gizmo909

beachykeen1723:

Can you buy some of those silly face masks?  The children's hospital across from LO's hospital has all the kids in the ER wearing them, so I assume they help a little bit. 

I'm sorry you aren't feeling well! I'll be praying you get better soon and that your LO doesn't get it again!

Thats not a bad idea!  It can't hurt.

franciscaz

DH was real sick when we brought the twins home.  The masks while albeit were miserable really did protect the twins and Sudafed 12 hr kept his nose from running amok.  I know when I really am really sick DH takes a sick day or two to help me out.  If that is an option I would do it.  You wouldn't go to work if you were that sick and being a SAH (WAHM in my case) is more important than FT job.