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Tips for dealing with young kids during a flare
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10/07/2007 15:58
bajaraquel
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 Other than duct tape or cloroform how do you all deal with your young kids or grandkids during a flare? My son is three and doesn't understand my pain. We sit and color on the bed and today we had a pillow fight with him doing all the work and me bopping him lightly now and then. He is such a strong little boy and doesn't realize how easily he hurts me. The guilt of not being able to play really adds to the depression.

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10/07/2007 16:22
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 well i definatly understand where you are coming from! My son is a year and half and has started that terrible two's behavior. I do a few things when I am having a 'Momma hurts day' I try and get everything I need and put it right next to me! Like his drink, snack, the remote, toys, whatever! I turn on the disney/nickjr channel all day! I keep the volume low though so he has to stay quiet to hear it If he wants to be near me, then I read books to him or tell him to read them to me (i tell him i don't feel well and momma would like a story ) He loves it! He also likes to color while sitting next to me or listening to the music channel while he plays with his cars.

I hope that this helps you at least a little! Good luck hun!
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10/09/2007 19:14
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 Tell him mommy is in too much owies or pain going on and that he needs to stop when you ask him to. Find a movie for him to watch, something not alot of energy ok? If your realy need a brake take a hot bath or go for a walk, or just have your spouse watch over the boy till your better. Give yourself time to play but time to rest too. Sounds like your working way to hard. I hope you get feeling better. I'm new to this community too. Hope I have helped some. Always try a good distraction sometimes that helps kids.
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10/10/2007 18:43
bajaraquel
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 Thanks for the ideas. I appreciate it so much. It is hard with the little ones explaining the pain and why Mommy needs gentle hugs and quiet. I just have to remember it doesn't make me less of a Mom.

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10/10/2007 20:40
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 are you a single mom?

if not it's time for your spouse to step up.

what about someone to come in & help you out, it's got to be a little more affordable down there.
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