Anyone else getting hassle for social distancing?

[Crazydiamond106]

I’ve been following the governments instructions to avoid all but essential social contact..Im not in a vulnerable group but I do have a 2 month old baby and understood this guidance applied to everyone anyway?

My family members and friends seem to be carrying on as normal and I feel like they’re reacting as though I’m being difficult for not wanting to see anyone. My mums on holiday in the US at the moment and said she will ‘give it a couple of days’ before seeing my baby when she gets home...I was like I’m not even sure I can see you at all mum based on what the gov are advising and considering you’ll have just gotten off a plane / been in a busy airport. This isn’t what I want...I don’t want to not see anyone for months but isn’t this what’s being asked to help manage the spread? From a selfish standpoint I would love to have taken my mum up on her baby sitting offers too but it’s not like there’s anywhere to go now and I accept that.

My auntie has also said things like ‘we can’t just not see the baby for months’ etc. Friends with other young (1+ year olds) are carrying on as normal.

I also am worried about my baby even though they say children get mild symptoms I’m worried has there really been a large enough sample size (specifically of newborns and very young babies) to take the chance. I also really don’t fancy getting it myself as I’m already only getting 5-6 hours broken sleep a night, it would be pure hell to have a bad flu at the same time!

Am I being unreasonable? My husband agrees with this fortunately but I feel like I’m the odd one out and friends and family think I’m being overly dramatic...to be honest i hope we do go into lockdown soon to stop people being being so casual and selfish about this.

No you are quite right. Don't take any risks. Skype them if you can instead.

My sister is taking it very personally that I havnt let her round to see my kids, it's day 6 for us being home. She's still going out, working public facing job and seeing her friends a lot. No thanks!

You are right. I have a 3 month old and 2 year old and get upset at the thought of them not seeing family for so long, but I'd rather everyone be safe.

I'm leaving it for a week or so to see how it pans out. If it gets worse then maybe people will understand and follow advice better.

Yes, DSD age 17 is raging that DP has told her he won't be seeing her in person for a while. He's told her that we must all stay in the house that we live in with the people we live with. She'll get plenty of Skype calls and online contact. At her age she really should understand the situation.

It’s crazy isn’t it..I feel like I’m watching different press conferences to them! I feel like the uk gov has maybe been a bit too vague / soft on the guidance which is why there’s such a varied response. However I don’t think people will take it seriously until it affects them personally unfortunately

You are right, they are wrong. Your mother should be telling YOU that she won't be seeing you. I have a pregnant DD and my elderly mother is in hospital - I won't be seeing either for the foreseeable future. I may never see my mother again. This is serious.

Sil texted other day to say she had few bits to bring round and she would call in if i didnt mind. After we discussed on sat staying away from each other due to twins and gps etc. i laughed at her in text saying not having visitors as agreed at weekend. You may leave at door instead.
She has also been into her parents as was there yest when she vid called, Complaining that we werent going ahead with christening on 4th April. I mean ffs.

Yep
From two sets of grandparents that will not follow rules and stay inside or distant but rather wondering around shops towns and supermarkets freely. Been told last night not to come over now while we all try and keep our jobs by not getting ill while they swam around not having to worry about paying their bills.
The old imalright jack is rife in the generation we are al trying to protect right now

Christ I agreed to drop food shopping into 90year old grandmas front porch (quite large think bathroom size) so I could drop it and leave and then she could get it.. I arrived and she was sat in the porch in a camping chair with a cup of tea for me! I left shopping on her outside porch step and left.