To just want to go for a walk

[Fedupmummy88]

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?

@CremeEggThief

Actually, some of you might be right- it may have been even harder for me, if 19 year old DS, who refuses to get vaccinated, doesn't wear a mask and thinks it's funny watching videos of Chris Whitty being assaulted had been here with me...Yeah, MUCH harder than isolating with young kids.

I'm sorry your son is a selfish twat

@PurpleDaisies

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?

Where are the police to enforce this? My friends rape case will be 3.5 by the time its heard in court. If there are police sneaking about in the woods they need to get their priorities straight and put rape higher on the radar than someone walking alone rurally getting over covid.

It's not going to happen in reality is it? The day you need the law your eyes will be opened into how lacking its powers are

Typical 19 year old, GirlMom, thank you for your concern. Let's see what yours grow up to be like.

@CremeEggThief

Actually, some of you might be right- it may have been even harder for me, if 19 year old DS, who refuses to get vaccinated, doesn't wear a mask and thinks it's funny watching videos of Chris Whitty being assaulted had been here with me...Yeah, MUCH harder than isolating with young kids.

Sounds like a nice lad 😳

I walked my dogs every day from about day 5 onwards, and had a scarf round my neck to cover my mouth if someone else walked past.

I tested negative on day 6, DH took until day 12. Everyone is different.

Isolating is hard on people full stop, it’s not a competition about who has it harder.
I was lucky that I found it ok but if I was struggling I would absolutely have gone for a walk in a quiet area where I wouldn’t see anyone else.

The letter of the law says no, but the law is there to prevent or reduce transmission, and there is just about zero chance of you infecting anyone, so I would do it in these circumstances.

For context, I live in an inner London suburb and every time I’ve needed a PCR for my 6 year old, have been offered test sites no nearer than 3 miles away, which would involve her scooting and me walking on busy London pavements a round trip of 6 miles, passing hundreds of people in close proximity. Or taking the bus....

The law would say that’s A-ok!

Yet the risk is way, way higher than what you would pose here.

So being sensible, and thinking about the actual risks, rather than just doing my duty for the letter of the law, I fell on my sword each time and did the extra wait for the super-slow postal tests.

Which just goes to show that the law is an ass at times, and no more so than when high level blanket restrictions are out in place that can’t possibly relate sensibly to all circumstances.

If any of us test positive we will continue to take severely autistic ds for drives and walks away from other people because the alternative will put us all at risk. On that basis I cannot 'condemn' anyone else who goes out for exercise provided they keep their distance from other people.

Yes he is, he's lovely, LibbyVonTrapp. I hope one day you can be told the same about your children.

@CremeEggThief

Typical 19 year old, GirlMom, thank you for your concern. Let's see what yours grow up to be like.

My 2 year old has more respect. She'd be horrified to see anyone get assaulted and she knows DP and I have to wear masks in public places so we don't spread our germs. She always wants to use sanitiser and she understands that the baby goes to the doctors for jabs so she doesn't get poorly.

She also had her flu nasal spray a few weeks ago.

He's not a typical 19 year old and I'm sure my kids will be ok thanks

Go for a walk and enjoy it!

@CremeEggThief

Yes he is, he's lovely, LibbyVonTrapp. I hope one day you can be told the same about your children.

Well you didn't exactly paint him in the best light did you, so don't be surprised people are a bit about his attitude.

@CremeEggThief

Yes he is, he's lovely, LibbyVonTrapp. I hope one day you can be told the same about your children.

Oh they do, all the time ☺️ Mine are slightly older than yours at 21 and 23.

@CremeEggThief

Typical 19 year old, GirlMom, thank you for your concern. Let's see what yours grow up to be like.

I’m not sure why you are making digs at other people. It is not typical behaviour of a 19 year old to find videos of people getting assaulted funny. It’s a lot like the boys will be boys type rubbish people trot out. Stop making excuses for him.

Yes you should. Just avoid everyone.

but @CremeEggThief your ds is not home with you? or was not home with you
he sounds full of bravado

I live rurally and often walk for miles without seeing anyone so I know what I would do 😉.

This is all getting ridiculous now, of course you should go for a walk!

How old is your eldest, GirlMom? 2?

You've got a steep learning curve ahead of you as a parent. Good luck.

@CremeEggThief

How old is your eldest, GirlMom? 2?

You've got a steep learning curve ahead of you as a parent. Good luck.

We've got off to a decent start compared to some of the standards being displayed so I'm sure we'll be ok

TheArmsofMine, the poster you are referring to had a dig at me first, by calling my son a twat. So yes I shall respond, not that I need your permission.

@CremeEggThief

TheArmsofMine, the poster you are referring to had a dig at me first, by calling my son a twat. So yes I shall respond, not that I need your permission.

Re-read your description of your son and tell us what we're supposed to think

A long, long road to go, GirlMom, which you will find out in due course.

Let's just hope you won't think it's ok to call other people's children insults by the time your children have successfully navigated the teen years.

I'd go- I wouldn't speak to or walk near anyone.

That's nice for both of us then, Libby. We both know we have done our jobs as parents well.