To be missing them like crazy and wishing they were with me?

[supersonicginandtonic]

Bit of a handhold really. My eldest two children DD13 and DS11 have been at their dads since Christmas Day. They were due to come home on New Year's Day but unfortunately their dad tested positive for COVID on New Year's Eve after showing symptoms. Then yesterday DS11 started showing symptoms and has tested positive. So the 10 days isolation has restarted. Meaning they won't be able to come home until 12/01.
I know they're with their dad and they are safe and well looked after but I'm missing them like crazy and wish they were with me. Doesn't every mum want to be with her children when they are poorly?
I'm talking to them every day by Watsapp and we video call before bed. It's just not the same.
This will be the longest I will have ever been separated from them. They've been on holidays with their dad but they weren't poorly then. I can't help worrying about them all.
Does anybody have any words of advice to make this a little easier? Thanks in advance.

I’m so sorry, OP, I’d be feeling exactly the same as you!

I’m afraid I don’t have any words of wisdom, aside from keep in touch as much as you can and as they want to, and just remember he’s looking after them just as well as you would (at least I hope?).

Perhaps difficult at the moment, but try plan some things to do once you’re all home together? Even if it’s only some specific walks, a movie night etc, it might help to focus on that.

What are the age of your DC at home with you?

You poor thing. I'd be so upset too. My go to in times of emotional stress is yoga, is there anything feel good that works for you?

Yoga is a good idea. I do Zumba and pregnancy yoga over zoom and always enjoy those, so may find some others on YouTube to do. I'm also taking the dogs for extra long walks.

At home I have my nephew who is 15, step-daughter who is 12 and my 18 month old DD.
We're going to plan so days out when we're allowed again. I'll let them choose one each. That's a great idea.

Mine have been with their dad since boxing day morning and I cannot wait for them to come back tomorrow!
I have found myself wandering round the house at times and opening bedroom doors to glance in even though I know they aren't in there
You're completely normal

@LadyOfTheFlowers it's difficult isn't it? We've been separated for 7 years and he has them every weekend and half the school holidays but o still miss them: he's a great dad took