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To just want to go for a walk

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Fedupmummy88 · 02/01/2022 10:01

Whole household tested positive for covid Christmas Day (Dh, me, dc1 7 years old and dc2 8 months old) luckily we seem to have had relatively minor symptoms (cold and flu like for a few days for me, same for DH for a bit longer, coughs in the children) and now thankfully all feel fine

Dh is now testing negative on day 6 and 7 do is back to work today as per the government guidance. The children are both negative as well.

I however am still testing positive despite having less symptoms than DH and feeling fine since about Tuesday.

Children aren't sleeping well especially the 8 month old and I definitely think it's the lack of fresh air. With school runs they are used to being out on a walk at least an hour a day and now they have barely left the house.

I know it is but would it be totally unreasonable to go out for a short walk through the woods at the back of the house? We live in quite a remote area and rarely see anyone in the woods and I just want to get out. Have no interest in going anywhere else (luckily we had a food shop delivered Thursday and have had family drop anything we need at the door.)

Also feeling sorry for the eldest DC as this is the second Christmas holidays we've been isolating as DH got Covid at the same time last year! It's also my last couple of weeks off before returning to work after maternity leave next week.

I probably won't go out as I'll feel too guilty but just wondered if anyone would in these circumstances?

OP posts:
PurpleDaisies · 02/01/2022 10:03

It’s against the law. You could be fined. I absolutely wouldn’t do this.

When’s your isolation final date? It’s really rotten to be stuck in. Flowers

TooWicked · 02/01/2022 10:04

Woods at the back of your house where you hardly see anyone - yes absolutely I would.

lettshaveaniicecupoftea · 02/01/2022 10:04

Honestly.

I would 100% go for a walk somewhere quiet/empty. And I don't care if anyone thinks that's selfish. There's no risk involved.

I wouldn't go shopping, or to an appointment or anything that involves other people, but a quiet walk completely alone, I wouldn't hesitate.

PurpleDaisies · 02/01/2022 10:05

I’d I’ve read your post correctly, everyone else has tested negative on day 6 and 7 so they could go out with your dh after work? That might help the mood in the house.

Caterinasballerinas · 02/01/2022 10:05

Do you have a garden for some time outside? We are in the same position and plan to use every inch of our property boundary today with some time in the back garden and on the drive washing cars to get some fresh air into the DC.

lettshaveaniicecupoftea · 02/01/2022 10:05

@PurpleDaisies

It’s against the law. You could be fined. I absolutely wouldn’t do this.

When’s your isolation final date? It’s really rotten to be stuck in. Flowers

Let's be logical about this.

Who is going to approach a random person walking in a field/the woods, and demand to know their covid status.

It's ridiculous.

Inastatus · 02/01/2022 10:06

I would go.

PurpleDaisies · 02/01/2022 10:06

Who is going to approach a random person walking in a field/the woods, and demand to know their covid status?
Does that change the fact that it’s against the law with a large fine if you’re caught?

DurhamDurham · 02/01/2022 10:06

I'd go for a walk either early or late in the day, you're not likely to pass on the virus in those circumstances. We haven't had vivid in the house but if we had we would have kept up our daily walks, just changed to times when other people tend not to be out walking too, and in off the beaten track places we can walk to from the house.

Sunshineandrainbow · 02/01/2022 10:07

I would go, you hardly see anyone if you do you can divert and it's outdoors.
You could even wear a mask.

Ponoka7 · 02/01/2022 10:07

Go, you can't infect anyone. Don't tell anyone that you are still testing positive. The police aren't in waiting with a list of people who've tested positive.
From the start common sense should have been used. The science advisors and government ministers, were saying to use your informed judgement. The point of isolation is to cut transmission. You aren't a transmission risk walking in the woods.

Arabelladrinkstea · 02/01/2022 10:07

@PurpleDaisies

It’s against the law. You could be fined. I absolutely wouldn’t do this.

When’s your isolation final date? It’s really rotten to be stuck in. Flowers

Talk about fear mongering!

Go for the walk, it will be fine as sounds much needed!

KurtWilde · 02/01/2022 10:07

I absolutely would. I had it last January and have 4 dogs that still needed exercise. I took them out very early morning when I knew it would be quiet (woody area met absolutely no one), and I genuinely think it helped me and DC perk up a lot quicker.

If you can pop out early doors just for a wander then I'd say go for it. It's not like you're suggesting a wander round Tesco!

PurpleDaisies · 02/01/2022 10:08

It’s not fear mongering. It is stating what the situation actually is. Confused

MatildaTheCat · 02/01/2022 10:08

I’m one day behind you and was considering a walk. I actually don’t feel well enough but in your position, in the circumstances you describe, why the hell not? It’s entirely different to going to a busy pub or shopping centre. Just wrap up and go and avoid being near anyone.

We need to apply some sense here. Having said all of that I was infected by family members who had very mild symptoms and I’ve been really quite unwell so you really do need to be cautious.

forlornlorna · 02/01/2022 10:09

I know it's hard, most of us have been there now but just stick to the rules. What if something happens while your out, you trip etc and need help. Then you've probably passed it in to anyone who helps you etc. I dunno op I just think of others and how this virus might harm them. 19 year old fit and strong lad on our estate died from Covid last year, daughter works in a care home that lost so many residents to it, I think we have to remind ourselves sometimes that this virus kills

Theballoonsinthesky · 02/01/2022 10:09

Common sense surely tells you a walk in a remote area isn't going to affect anyone so why wouldn't you? You'll get piled on on here for being awful and irresponsible so I wouldn't bother looking at this thread anymore just go for your walk.

lettshaveaniicecupoftea · 02/01/2022 10:09

Does that change the fact that it’s against the law with a large fine if you’re caught?

It's ridiculous. And I don't give a shit because there is no chance of 'getting caught' because there is no way of anybody knowing who is covid positive or negative when out for a walk minding their own business and not risking anybody else's health.

Elisheva · 02/01/2022 10:10

🤷‍♀️ I took my ds for a walk every day when he had covid. We went after dark for a quick run around a local field, no one else was there. He had no symptoms and would not have coped being kept inside all day every day.

WaterBottle123 · 02/01/2022 10:11

Yes go, there's no risk to anyone else. People really need to learn to engage with science

Ponoka7 · 02/01/2022 10:12

"Does that change the fact that it’s against the law with a large fine if you’re caught?"
The large fines are for employers and people traveling from other countries. Someone coming one day early out of isolation, walking in a empty wood, wouldn't get a large fine.

pictish · 02/01/2022 10:12

No I wouldn’t. We had the same…everyone caught it, we were isolating in the house…and as a trail runner, I was champing at the bit to get outside. I even seriously considered a 2am run to satisfy my need. I didn’t though…realised the value it would be lost through feeling like a selfish cheat and didn’t bother. I waited it out.
I completely sympathise.

HerculesMulligann · 02/01/2022 10:13

I think loads of people in similar situations to yours are going for walks. It’s just not (quite) socially acceptable to admit this yet.

But any covid thread on mumsnet will attract the hardcore lockdowns so be prepared for an avalanche of “but it’s not allowed, you could kill someone!” type replies.

LethargeMarg · 02/01/2022 10:13

I totally know where you're coming from especially with the beautiful weather we are having
I'm day five today dh is day six . Really feeling trapped but hopefully only a couple of days to go now .
I'm going to sit in the garden with my coat on reading my book and get kids to do the same.
Yesterday I did lots of gardening and felt so much better for being outside
My youngest two are negative (had delta a couple of months ago) so they have been able to go to the park and shops briefly (the youngest is 9 and went by himself to the shop for supplies yesterday - desperate times but he loved the responsibility and shop is only two minutes away)

WheekestLink · 02/01/2022 10:14

Yes, I would definitely go out. We live next to a huge area of woodland and never see people. Just take your kids out for a walk, it's a lovely day.