Will I be able to see my family after 12 weeks?

[SpongeCake23]

I just need something to hold onto. Really struggling not seeing my mum and dad and friends today

We've seen various people but only through windows/2 metres from the front door. I want to hug my mum

No one knows how long lock down will go o for unfortunately

Just think OP, we can get through this and have catch up hugs aplenty and how good they will feel 🥰

Hugs it's horrible all the gp are 65+ so won't see any for a while.
Use FaceTime or skype.
Or whatsapp.

I’m struggling with the whole concept. They live 2 hrs away and I normally drive up ever second weekend and stay Saturday night.

I’m not going to make that sort of journey to say hello through the window.
This is going to be a long 12 weeks for lots of reasons.

Thanks for your replies. It’s reslly hard and I feel sad for my DS not seeing his grandparents like normal.

Try not to think about how long it will be as no one knows . Just take it each day at a time and keep busy .

I feel the same and all the ‘take each day as it comes’, ‘focus on one day at a time’ and ‘don’t think about how long it’ll go on for’ make me feel worse because it makes me feel like it’s going to be months and months. Looking ahead is what makes me feel grounded. Only focusing on one day makes me more anxious as I know there are more days after that I have to focus on so I’m better thinking long term. No one seems to get that sorry to jump on your thread. I’d like to know if people think 12 weeks will be the end of this, at least the lockdown side of it. I hope it’ll be less than that.

@BlueMoon1103 I’m the same. I’ve never been able to look one day at a time, for anything. This is no different. I personally think the full lockdown won’t go on for 12 weeks. They’ve told people to stay in their homes that long (the vulnerable) I honestly think that’ll be enough for them. They’ve been told they can’t even go into their garden! The most severe cases that is.

I find everyday is getting harder, not easier

They’ve been told they can’t even go into their garden! The most severe cases that is.

We can go in the garden so long as it's a private garden and we don't go anywhere near the neighbours, or our family who live with us.

I’ve told my parents to prepare to not see their GC for 18mo they are both high risk and live abroad....

Can I ask a question please? My sister and her husband have received letters to say they are in the vulnerable category and must self isolate for 12 weeks. They are still jumping in their car and going dog walking and she wants to come and sit in my garden and catch up. I have said they should not be doing either of those things and she is really upset with me now.

I'm struggling too. I'm really close to my mum, we only live a 15 minute drive away and I see her every week normally. I'm her only child and DS her only grandchild.

Well, they have been advised not to do those things and no one should be meeting up with anyone at the moment but those who have been identified as especially vulnerable are not legally bound to be isolated above and beyond anyone else.

Struggling too. I normally see my mother several times a week, especially as she had major surgery a few weeks ago. She is almost 90 and lives alone. Up until self isolating, she was hugely active and did loads of walking and socialising. I'm obviously in contact with her but it's not the same.

@FourTeaFallOut - thank you for that. There's me saying no you can't come down because the rest of us are trying to protect you etc. So if they want to risk it they can then.

Legally, they won't be in any more trouble than other people who are meeting up when they shouldn't.

Do you FaceTime? The houseparty app is particularly good for multiple people to join. I actually could cry at not seeing my mum right now 😫😫😫

But they should consider that they are simultaneously more likely to require critical care and less likely to qualify for it.

@SpongeCake23 everyday does seem harder. I don’t know what to do.

I am over 70 with COPD and started my 3 month isolation last Saturday.I am finding very hard not seeing my family or able to go out.
It is better than the alternative

@nildesparandum - you stay safe. I wish my Mum and sister had your attitude