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I'm the spouse in this situation and we actually went through this recently. I got hit first and my wife took excellent care of me and our baby. When she got sick, I did the same. Our situation is a bit different because we both work full time. That also means we HAVE to share the workload of maintaining our home.

My wife is sooo much better at the details than I am. So I can understand that some of you struggle about knots in the hair and having X number of meals a day, etc. I think what's important in these situations is to let your spouse help out, and when you do, be okay and accepting with his or her abilities/inabilities. Remember, everything will be OK. The flu is temporary. The more you rest, the faster you recover. Also, be okay with bringing in a sitter or a cleaner for one day. The extra help would be much appreciated, it's really not that expensive, and you won't feel guilty for asking because you're paying for service.

And one last social commentary, I do think that husbands should be willing and able to take the day off when a child or spouse is sick at home in order to help. Especially when the mother is a homemaker and/or daycare is not an option. I know that's not always possible though.