To think they could have helped?

[inesme]

It's me and DD. Dad not around.

She tested pos on the last day of school. I tested positive a week later.

It's meant that we haven't seen any family over Christmas.

To make it worse it was DD's birthday on Christmas Eve. Her party was cancelled too.

She has been free a few days now but can't go anywhere since she is only 8.

None of my family (mum, dad, sister) have offered to take DD anywhere now that she is free.

No one has even offered to take her to the park. Or for a walk. Or to theirs for dinner.

I'm really disappointed as I saw on FB my sister had taken her niece (BIL's sisters kid) to a local attraction.

I'm still really ill to be honest so this has been a really shit christmas for her. I haven't been able to do anything.

I'm probably being sensitive but she hasn't been out the house for 2 weeks. She hasn't seen anyone and I am still coughing and very dizzy and have no been very fun at all.

In the family WhatsApp they've asked 'how are you/dd?' And I've said 'she's very bored.' My mum even said 'when she's out of quarantine I'll take her out' and nothing.

Sorry, feels like a rant.

Yabu. I’m a single parent. My kids got it first too and they didn’t get out until after I was better. I wouldn’t expect my family or friends to risk it. It’s crap when they get really bored but it’s only a few weeks out of their lives. Maybe asked them to leave her presents at the front door or have a second day of celebration when you can with others. I hope you feel better soon.

@SparklingLime

That training was put up over a year ago, EmpressCixi. I’d be amazed if it covers current self-isolation rules for the UK. But it may explain your outdated focus on touch-points. Fomite transmission has been shown to be minimal if at all.

The webpage with free training was first established by the WHO in 2019, but the modules themselves are regularly updated and current. But you wouldn’t know that as you’ve barely glanced at it with an agenda to dismiss/ignore WHO infection prevention protocols.

It’s so difficult; I’m in the same boat and it is utterly exhausting. It’s difficult to describe to people who aren’t lone parents. Solidarity

Also a lone parent but I can see why they haven't done that, although dropping presents at the door and maybe some treat foods would have been kind. Are they saving it for the Christmas dinner thinking its a delayed Christmas Day to make it special?

Also if it's your sister making the replacement Christmas dinner I think you're being a bit unreasonable.

Sorry about this and I feel your pain as a single parent. My family was very similar. Can she play out in the garden? Sounds horrible for you. I hope you get well soon x

Feel for you, it’s tough being a single parent when you’re ill. And your DD missing her birthday and Christmas makes it doubly hard.
All I can suggest is you and DD plan a few treats for when you’re both virus free and well. Hope you feel better soon.

I think THEY are being unreasonable! Why can't one of them take her for a walk, stay outside and give her her presents?

I felt this one. @inesme I can completely understand why you would feel upset and let down. Not the same situation as you, but myself, DH and 2 kids spent Christmas with family - roughly about 20 people. My youngest vomited frequently during the night. Testing negative for covid and vomiting owing to diagnosed reflux/cold. She's 16 months old. Despite everyone around, my husband and I were shattered but no one offered any practical help. Happy to interact with her in short bursts, but nothing substantial. We came home, glad to be home so we could 'relax' in familiar settings.