Dc1 and NHS text

[mineofuselessinformation]

That's not quite right....
DC2 has had it also, and although they have a disability, have no reason to be in poorer health than anyone else (although they will follow guidance).
However, DC1 is in remission from a particularly nasty autoimmune disease and their immune system is shot. They also live in London.
I suppose it's reminded me yet again (not that I really ever forget it), of their mortality. It's a fact that I've faced for 9 years now, that they may well die before me.
I don't know what I want to get from this post - I just know I feel so sad for them, and rather shocked too, because I thought all vulnerable texts went out a couple of weeks ago.

Lonely bump?

Didnt want to read and not reply as my heart goes out to you.
I saw on another thread on people receiving texts yesterday who have been worried and confused by them as they weren't expecting it.
Its probably bought to the forefront of your mind the thoughts you were trying to squash and made it seem really real.
Must be so hard when your DC have left home , particularly if they live in london. I know i would be very worried too, its a mums lot. 💐
Can you talk to your DC , make sure they are ok and following guidelines? Talking regularly might reassure you.
If you have both been self isolating is it feasible that they could move back with you for a while?

Speak to your partner and friends too, the feelings you are having are only natural. Try keep busy and try to distract yourself and avoid the news.
Remember the chances anything awful happening are low particularly if DC follows all the guidelines.

Thanks for the reply.
Yes, them being away from me makes it all the harder. They're in their twenties, but when my kids are in danger I want them with me so I can see them, if that makes sense.
Yes, they're being sensible and are far less surprised than I am that they received it so late.
Sorry if it seems like a drip feed, but they were hospitalised about ten weeks ago with an asthma attack so severe that nebulisers didn't work. Luckily, the next line of treatment (magnesium) sorted them out.
It made me and them realise how vulnerable they are though, as if that didn't work, the only option left would have been a ventilator.

I received the text unexpectedly yesterday and honestly it frightened the life out of me.
I had no idea I was at risk and needed to stay indoors; I've been out for exercise daily and going to the supermarket

Sorry, no help, but I'm in the same boat.