Dad has tested positive for coronavirus

[Lovingmummy9]

Hi , my dad has tested positive for coronavirus today. He is a dialysis patient, hypertension diabetes and glaucoma. He didn’t have any symptoms and tested positive because someone in the ward had it and they were checking everyone. I’m in bits as he’s not looking good when it comes to the stats. The other thing is my mum lives with and she has been isolating as much as she can from him as he is high risk to catch it because of the hospital and now I’m worried about both. Mum and dad trying time keep it together but I can sense how scared they are. Mum has not been tested. I am so so sad I can’t give them a hug or see them. I always knew my parents might get ill one day but to not be able to hold them is a different kind of pain. The only thing I’m hoping is as the days go on they stay healthy and have no symptoms and feel okay. Let’s see how it goes. Everyone who can please stay home x

I’m so sorry. I dread this too as my parents are elderly and have severe lung problems. I also know there is a myriad of emotions that will come if the worst happens, because I had an abudive upbringing. I’m trying not to think about it too much.

I hope you’re okay and being kind to yourself. Try and do things that will help you too, like calming music, lavender in your pillow etc. Every little bit helps.

I’ll be thinking of you. xxx

Thanks for the lovely messages. Was making cake yesterday and streaming some nice movies on Netflix. I spoke to mum and dad today , both feeling well and dad is off to dialysis unit today but it’s a different one to his own as it’s where the positives go. Praying they stay well. Taking it day by day and not getting too excited as they’re still in the incubation period. Hope everyone is well

Feeling so Nervous today, they’re okay right now but dad said at the new dialysis centre there are a lot of people coughing. I heard viral load makes a difference and now he’s being exposed a lot. Such a hard time and so worried for my mum too. Don’t think this worry will ever end. How is this ever going to get better? I mean in the long haul I don’t think I’ll ever feel happy sending my kids to school without a vaccine, immunity certificates seem like a joke as you can get reinfected. On top of that seen a little cavity in my 6 year olds mouth and am not comfy taking her to the dentist not for a while yet

Oh OP I can understand why you feel worried on hearing that, but I think when they talk about exposure to viral load being dangerous, they must be talking about periods longer than a matter of hours - surely many days or weeks, rather? Is he now home? It’s a really encouraging sign that they’re both still asymptomatic, it’s not cancelled out by the fact that he’s been re-exposed, so do hang on to that. Are you taking good care of yourself and eating and sleeping well? Basic things like this can help to even out your mood and provide distraction - I find cooking complicated meals really helps.

Hi everyone. Don’t know if anyone was still following this thread but I thought I’d update. So it’s day 15 today since my dad tested positive and as I mentioned he has kidney failure so attends hospital three times a week for dialysis, also has hypertension and glaucoma and diabetes. He is 69 I think I wrote his age wrong in the last post (baby brain). So far I’m pleased to say he had only suffered mild symptoms. The weekend before he was diagnosed he had a little cough for one day and lethargy for around a week. However, from the day he got tested he has felt fine eating well, sleeping well and breathing fine with no symptoms at all. My mum is fine too, it’s almost like a miracle and I’m so thankful to God but it shows that the government may have been a bit too quick to mainly highlight the elderly and those with underlying health conditions as we have members in my community who are healthy younger than 50 and are on a ventilator. All I think now is this is a very odd virus that no one knows much about and is probably going to be a case by case situation. I thank you all for the support you have provided especially in those early days as I was quite anxious. How is everyone? How are you and all your families coping with the lockdown? If you have children what have you been doing with them? My daughters birthday was like week and as I have three children me and my husband got dressed up and so did the kids and I made a cake and lots of treats and had lots of party games and we had a lovely little birthday for my daughter despite everything that is happening. Still feel heartbroken and can’t stop thinking about all those who are sick right now and don’t think I ever will till this is all sorted.

That is fantastic news! What a weird virus this is, and I guess it won't be till much later we will know how common your DPs experiences have been, but so pleased for you all. Your DD's birthday sounds very special and lovely.