To take covid positive toddler for a walk

[Covidtrap]

Really struggling mentally so just took covid positive toddler for a walk in pram. He had dummy in and raincover down and we avoided people i went out late as less people around and swerved the 3 people we did pass maintaining distance. I know its wrong but hes on day 4 of isolation and sees to have goten even more energy wrecking the place as just wants out. To add to the stress dp got admitted to hosp with covid yesterday hes on day 8 and they said he needs to be in for at least a week. His chest is deteriorating and hes starting clinical trials but worried as covid has already affected his liver quite badly but his chest has got worse and oxygen requirements are increasing daily. I just feel so stressed the fact i cant visit or bring him pjs or anything i know thats the last thing he needs but i feel useless. Is it wrong of me to just go out for a walk woth ds once daily? I am negative and double vaccinated. Ik its against the law but aside from the 2 bottles of wine ive ordered on the online shop i dont know how else to cope. No family nearby and ive had to send friends money to bring dp clean clothes wash bits etc

If you're struggling mentally I would ask for this to be moved from AIBU op.

I don't think it will help you at all.

Sorry things are tough right now

I voted YANBU if toddler doesn't touch anything and keeps distance from others I think a walk will do you both good

Nope,I’d do the same thing in your circumstances. Could you take him out early to a quiet field tomorrow and let him have a run round? Get the energy out for the rest of the day

I think its fine. In Wales the rules have totally changed for under 5s. No testing and no isolation. Are you in England?

Yanbu

You've got to do what you've got to do OP. A walk where you stay apart from everyone is a good compromise when you're losing your mind at home. I would do the same, it's not like you're taking him somewhere where he'd be close to others at all

I’d do the same as you OP, fresh air will do you both the world of good. Hope your DP is on the mend and back with you both soon x

I don't think you did anything wrong.

Hope it gets easier x

@CottonSock

I think its fine. In Wales the rules have totally changed for under 5s. No testing and no isolation. Are you in England?

I thought that only applied to household contacts, not to positive cases??

I'd definitely do the same thing too. Do whatever you can to get through it. I hope your dp gets better soon and you can enjoy your wine.

Did exactly the same thing on day 8 of isolating with a toddler but in much less stressful circumstances as my husband was home. YANBU

YANBU

I'd have done the same thing too

This reminds me of the next advice of you have a screaming baby and it is getting too much. Put baby down safe. Leave and come back calm. Better for baby. Better for you.

In your case toddler was 'safe'. Better for toddler to have a calmer mum having got out I'm the fresh air than one following the rules but on the edge.

I’m sorry you’re not coping - not sure wine is going to help you though! Best of luck

Ah, I am so glad to see that posters are being supportive.

It all sounds really, really difficult for you. I hope your husband is ok. And that your toddler recovers soon. The time will pass.

Hope you've got some irl support too.

I kept mine at home and we are completely rural. You are unreasonable-do you want another family experiencing what you are?
It is hard I understand, but the rules aren’t there to be convenient.
I hope your partner improves soon.

It definitely only applies on wales to close contacts. If you are covid positive you shouldn't go out. I can see that you have taken measures to limit the risk but it would be safest and legally the right thing not to go out and to stick to your garden (if you have one.)

Yes you've done a very sensible thing. I would go out for safe walks too.

@Justheretoaskaquestion91

I’m sorry you’re not coping - not sure wine is going to help you though! Best of luck

Huh? I don't understand.

@BlackLambAndGreyFalcon they are not testing under 5s so wouldn't know pos cases? (Wales not England) . Mine is 5 so not that relevant to me though.

Huh? I don't understand

OP said she ordered a couple of bottles of wine to get her through; I’m saying I don’t think drinking a good idea because alcohol is a depressant and she sounds upset and stressed already!

I wouldn’t mind betting that anyone you passed has been in closer proximity to someone with covid this week. It sounds like you’re having a really hard time and I hope it gets better.

I reckon a nice glass of wine when the kids are in bed is a treat to look forward to after a difficult time

[quote CottonSock]@BlackLambAndGreyFalcon they are not testing under 5s so wouldn't know pos cases? (Wales not England) . Mine is 5 so not that relevant to me though.[/quote]
Surely they are still tested if they have symptoms though?