Sophie's sick. And even more unwell is my husband. Actually I've started to feel sick as well, but as it usually happens for us, women, I made the viruses realise I'm not an easy target. They got my DO NOT ENTER message clearly. Too bad I can't scare them away from Sophie... :(

So my little girl's crying, I'm unable to keep a smile on her face for longer than just a moment... We know already how to get by with reflux and lactose intolerance, but with the running nose, clogged ears and sore throat it all has become a real battlefield... When my hubby gets back from work he puts on a mask and curls under the blanket, therefore I need to release my superpowers and carry, hold and cheer up Sophie, while making hot meals, chai, milk with turmeric and keeping my husband warm at the same time... Simply said - those viruses are getting on my nerves.

For all young mothers and wives, such a time is a real survival lesson. Suddenly the priorities change, you need to be strong like Hercules, stay incredibly patient to our sick and truly annoying loved ones ;) It is really difficult, especially towards a husband, whose help we need and seek (c'mon, we've just became parents, it's not easy at all!), and we do have loads of expectations... Now we need to get by without any his help, and moreover - we need to take care of hubby as well.

Damn, how to get though this without going nuts? :)

1. Take care of yourself! just in case those viruses would dare to attack you.
2. Carry your baby in a sling - that's the best way to comfort a child and respond to his/her needs, while being able to do everything else at the same time. 
3. Whenever your child falls asleep take care of your own mental health ;) Take an aromatic bath, drink a cup of your favourite tea, take a nap or read something (Discworld series is perfect! ;))
4. Don't panic! Don't measure your baby's temperature every 5 minutes, calm down and remember that your child is aware of your emotions - being too worried doesn't help at all.
5. Trust your intuition, it will surely let you know when you should get to the doctor - mother's intuition is an amazing Power.
6. If you don't do it normally - sleep with your baby. For your own peace, and your baby's comfort, to be sure that you won't miss any worrying sympthom, that your baby won't uncover himself, or vomit, or that you won't be able to hear it's cry being too tired. It's easier and safer.
7. Before your hubby gets home, put scones to the oven (/muffins/lasagne/whatever he likes and what smell nicely) and warm the appartment.
8. Do not ask him for anything when he gets back.
9. Do not ask him for anything at all ;))
10. Remember about your baby's medicines (and most probably you should remember about your hubby's meds as well...)
11. Eat and dring. Seriously, it's easy to forget :)
12. Feed your other half with medicines and hot beverages, even if he doesn't want it... And when it gets even more difficult you can enhance his beverages with a hint of something stronger (or even more than a hint ;))
13. Do not expect too much from yourself. This is not a time to iron tons of clothes, clean whole appartment, do a huuge shopping, or anything like that. Take it slowly! and smile to your loved ones :)
14. If your mother (or mother-in-law) offers you a helpful hand - take it! And when you feel you can't manage by yourself don't hesitate to ask for this help.