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i have two 13 yr.old boys, a 7 yr.old girl, and two 11 month old babies.

2007-01-20 10:37:00 · 10 answers · asked by the sun should burn out tommorow 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting Parenting

10 answers

Lovely! The flu is just what already insanely busy moms need!
I would agree with everyone else and say have your 13 year old boys help out, but knowing how older boys are... they might not be the most reliable.
:)
But if your boys will help out, see if they'll each watch one of the babies (or if the impossible happens, maybe you can get them both to take a nap at the same time). Hopefully some crayons and a movie can occupy your 7 year old.
Also, if your mom or mother in law lives close by, maybe you can get them to watch the kids (or at least the little ones) for the day.
Sorry to tell you, theres not much else you can do. Just try to get every second of rest that you can, wash your hands a 100 times a day (you don't want to get the kids sick- double the work for you).
Don't worry about cleaning, that can wait, dishes piling up in the sink won't kill anyone.
And for dinner, frozen dinners are quick and painless.

2007-01-20 10:51:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

After you read this, TURN OFF THE COMPUTER!!! Lay on the couch so that you have access to all of them. Big brothers can hopefully heat up soup on the stove (or microwave) and order them a pizza. Big sister will love having the mommy responsibility for the two little ones, but for some of the tasks, let big brothers help. Have the playpen close to the couch for access to the babies. If you're like me, you can sleep & tune them out, but at the same time hear any cries of "distress." If you can get one GOOD day of rest, you should survive, especially with your hands full already, you're used to the limited rest.

2007-01-20 11:55:15 · answer #2 · answered by Successy Lady 1 · 0 0

I would assign the two older boys to watch your 7 year old and give them each little jobs or tasks to help you out since you are not feeling soo well and let them know how you feel and as for your 11 month olds. maybe yes the playpen and ask your daughter to keep them company since you need the help...or maybe call your family like any sisters or your mother maybe if that might help...well hope you get better soon, thats alot of work :( oh and when your husband gets home if your married...let him take over and take care of you!

2007-01-20 14:49:11 · answer #3 · answered by ღCCღ 2 · 0 0

My heavens, How do you manage all that even when you are well? You are Amazing! But it is time to get some help so you can rest and recover.
Enlist the help of the older children to do dishes, laundry and daily cleaning. Even if they only take care of their own needs, it's that much less that you have to do.
If you have a family member or friend nearby, call on them for some help for a day or two.
Do only the minimum necessary to get by each day. You house does not have to be spick and span, the kids will survive on mac& cheese and cold cereal.
If neccessary, ask your husband to take time off work.

2007-01-20 10:48:05 · answer #4 · answered by not yet 7 · 2 0

I think you should have the 13 year old boys help with the younger kids. I know when I am sick I lay on the couch and only get up when I have to. Other than that... they just play around me. Good luck

2007-01-20 10:42:36 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 1 0

Pay the thirteen yr olds to do it. Not adore it's a option, there are simply instances once they have got to chip in and now might be one among them. You must lay at the sofa and simply inform them what you wish to have them to do. Have the eleven mo olds take their nap in a playpen at your aspect to be able to sleep extra soundly. Also inform the thirteen 12 months olds that the extra relaxation you get the quicker you'll get larger and that you just respect them being so tremendous approximately serving to.

2016-09-07 22:37:03 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Wow, you have your hands full. I think you need to get some outside help such as your mother or mother-in-law,sister or perhaps a neighbor. The two older boys can help out too. Hope you feel better soon.

2007-01-20 10:42:40 · answer #7 · answered by margarita 7 · 1 0

I have seven, so i know what you are going through! Get a flu shot as soon as possible. Have them take on some responsibility. the older ones can help. hope you feel better!

2007-01-20 10:44:13 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 1 0

put the 11 month olds in play pen and beg your 13 yr olds to help you out since you are sick

2007-01-20 10:42:21 · answer #9 · answered by cutiepie81289 7 · 0 0

since you are sick, and you have older children , maybe if you ask them to help out, or maybe one of your family members can come and help out with the 11 months old, but if you have to take care of them, use masks so you don't breath on them so they won't get sick and it won't go around in circle. hope you feel better soon.

2007-01-20 10:48:05 · answer #10 · answered by misty blue 6 · 0 0

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