Just wondering how the rest of you cope with parenting whilst you are ill.

I get very conflicted on what is the best thing to do. I find if I just try to rest, then I have to deal with tantrums about not going to playgroup or doing anything fun. If I try to soldier on, then I just get cranky, which often means leaving the said playgroup early, which means more tantrums, along with the risk of killing us, as I really to tired to drive anywhere.

We tend to have the TV on a lot, so that is lost as a distraction for DD1, if anything it will mean another tantrum if I dare change the channel to something I would like to watch whilst vegging on the couch.

I could have asked DH to stay home, but the last time I did that he got to nap on the couch and I didn't. DH napping on the couch is just stressful, as it means I have to keep the kids away from him, otherwise he gets grumpy So just extra work for me. Also he does not pick up the slack, like washing up or folding clothes. Him being home just creates extra work.

So what do you do? Soldier on, or just try to rest and ignore the tantrums?