Living alone, illness and lockdown

[Funkypolar]

I have hyperemesis gravidarum. I basically can’t do anything for myself. DH is currently here and looking after me but he’s armed forces and will soon be working away at another base, driving home at weekends.

My concerns are, they may be a national lockdown soon and I’m very fearful they may make them stay on the base for weeks so he can’t come home. So I would be here on my own for months.

My parents intend to come over to mine once a week - but if there’s a lockdown they can’t can they. Would I be allowed to move in with them whilst DH is away? At the moment we can move between households but that might be banned soon.

My HG is the kind where I can barely get out of bed and go to the bathroom. I cannot cook, clean or do anything else. Apart from vomit all day.

Any ideas?

I would think if you move to your parent's house before any further lockdown restrictions are imposed and stayed there that would be ok.

I would in your position. Then you won't be transmitting between households.

Could you stay with your parents? Otherwise even in April visiting for care was allowed

Oh OP im so sorry. I had HG and I can only sympathise it is absolutely horrible
You absolutely 100% without question in my opinion move in with them and if you can you should. HG is so hideously debilitating you need the help. I don't think anyone could ever question it

I think it would be reasonable to move in with your parents before any further lockdowns are imposed if you and they are happy with the arrangement.

@Funkypolar I can identify - this was exactly me just before lockdown. It’s horrific and you have all my sympathies. You are so strong for coping with this during such a tough time!

Go to your parents. You will need the help and DH will be fine on his own if he does have weekends at home. If you are anything like me you will barely have head space to miss him whilst feeling so rough. Good luck - and on another note try Metoclopramide (sp?) I still threw up and felt hideous but could at least drink water and keep it down. X

Even at the height of lockdown you were allowed to visit someone if they are vulnerable or to provide care.

Moving in with parents is probably a good idea though.

They have always announced lockdown/new measures with some notice so I think you’ll be able to get to your parents if this happens. Maybe have some bags packed and ready to go just in case.