Tough Time with Two Month Old and Sick Mom
Hi all, first time poster on this sub. My son just turned 9 weeks old and it has been a grind. Constantly fussy, inconsistent sleep, and has put a strain on my wife and I’s communication skills.
About 10 days ago, my wife caught what seems to be the stomach flu. She got a high fever, couldn’t keep anything down, and got to the point where I had to take her to the ER for fluids 5 days ago. After that she still wasn’t improving much so I had a mobile IV come out and give her more fluids at home. Since the ER visit she’s been very slowly improving, but she hasn’t been able to pump and her supply is tanking. We have milk stored but it is still stressful wondering about my sons food supply.
In the meantime I’ve been taking care of her and my son around the clock I am exhausted. I already have been having trouble enjoying being a dad, and this episode of taking care of the entire house at once has been very taxing. I don’t know what to do to get through every day, I feel like I’m at the end of my strength. any words of advice?
Posted Mar 6, 2026, 4:10 AM UTC