i have shocking morning sickness ATM, and am also just recovering from the flu. i also have a 13month old at home, so know how hard it can be when you are sick. there have been times where i have felt so bad i have just had to lay down, at these times i put my daughter in the cot (or playpen) with some of her favourite toys and lay down. you may feel a bit guilty doing this, but sometimes there isn't much of an alternative.