I am seven weeks pregnant, have a sinus infection, terrible morning (all day) sickness and bad headaches. My poor daughter is feed up with my lathargy. I think I've read her over 100 books and need ideas to keep her happy and me sane!!! Thanks in advance ;)
2006-07-26 07:51:14 · 7 answers · asked by Carrie P 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I know where you're coming from because I get terribly sick all day long with my pregnancies - I'm in week 35 of my third one right now so a few months ago I was spending a lot of time on the couch with a 2 and 3 year old running around.
The very first thing you need to do is lower your expectations of what can be done around the house and how much you can do with your toddler. It's called facing reality! Children are adaptable and can understand this reality: that mommy is often very sick and needs to lie down.
Explain that your tummy hurts or you are very tired whenever you need to lie down. Actitivies that might keep her busy while you are close at hand are:
1. Playdoh
2. Flash cards (I just bought a few cheap packs from Walmart and let mine go to town with them)
3. Water games (sack out on a lounge chair in the shade and let your daughter play with bowls/cups or a bucket of water and her toys)
The times when I not only needed to lie down but to sleep as well, then I would resort to a video or DVD. That way, I knew they would stay close by and not be in trouble.
If you don't have family nearby to help out, consider asking a friend (or two) or churchmember to come by and pick up your daughter for a couple of hours. Or, invite an older child over that can play with your daughter and supervise her out of your hair while you rest. My 9-year-old niece came over ALOT during my early months and would go upstairs with my two toddlers and play with them for hours. It was good for everybody.
Have you tried Dramamine for your morning sickness? The regular formula can be helpful (don't get the nondrowsy). If this is too mild, you can get a prescription for phenergen which is stronger but still gentler than other drugs like Zofran. Both might make you sleepy but I found myself tired a lot anyway and my midwife said naps are always good for a pregnant lady.
Hang in there, honey, and I hope that your morning sickness will not last too long. For some it's weeks, for others it's months. Just take it one day at a time. That's all you can do.
God bless you.
2006-07-26 08:23:50 · answer #1 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor you! And poor her too, right? How old is your toddler? Is she of an age where you can have her join a play group for a couple of hours every morning (or a couple of days a week)? I know it's not the best, but how about cartoons or movies to give you a break now and then? If she's old enough, you can even involve her in Mommy's "sickness". You could make a game out of having her care for you ... bring you cushions or pillows, rub your head because it's sore, whisper so it doesn't hurt your head.
I hope you get some good suggestions ... good luck!
2006-07-26 07:58:26 · answer #2 · answered by Mary C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-28 17:32:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put her in her high chair and let her color, draw, paint with water colors. Put on music and let her dance for you. That'll raise your spirits and burn some of her energy. Introduce her to the lovely world of Elmo, Teletubbies, Dora, Barney... a little tv isn't going to kill her and she'll probably learn something from these shows too. I've been right there with you. My daughter was 13 months old when I was pregnant with my third child. It's exhausting, especially when you're sick besides.
2006-07-26 08:08:53 · answer #4 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since it is summer, try and outdoor kiddie pool. If she has any friends close to her age, invite them over. They will occupy one another for the most part. Also try coloring. Or collage. Get some contact paper and other art supplies and let her create. SHe can stick things directly to the contact paper, without you worrying about her eating the glue or getting it all over the place.
Get yourself some ginger beer or chew on ginger root to get over the morning sickness. Once I discovered it worked for me, I never let up. I drank ginger tea every morning beginning with my 2nd month and my morning sickness never came back.
2006-07-26 08:02:35 · answer #5 · answered by Meesh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her a couple of new coloring books, or construction paper, and tell her to draw some pictures for the new baby. Or, and I don't care if this sounds bad, but if you are feeling really yucky bust out her favorite movie and let her watch for a couple of hours.
2006-07-26 07:56:25 · answer #6 · answered by chelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cartoons, call grandma
2006-07-26 07:55:10 · answer #7 · answered by cnkbrum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋