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Positive test. Can't sleep as toddler sick.

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Allyo19 · 29/12/2020 23:34

I think I'm just after a bit of company. Got my positive test this morning. Feel a bit coldy but generally ok. Cough only really lasted one evening.

However my 2yo woke up at 5am this morning and has been suffering with fever all day. I'm laying next to him now. I'm so tired but I can't sleep as I'm scared he'll get sicker overnight whilst I sleep. My DH tested negative so is in another room.

I'm generally pretty anxious but am trying to keep a level head. Is anyone about to chat?

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PapercraftNinja · 29/12/2020 23:40

This is going to sound so harsh and I don’t mean it to, I would feel absolutely the same as you, my DD is 3 and I’m terrified she will get symptoms, but if you have been in contact with your dh already, could he not help out for a little while so you can rest?

PapercraftNinja · 29/12/2020 23:43

It’s easy to let the anxious thoughts get the better of you especially because you must be absolutely exhausted.

Chances are you will all be ok, so could you even take yourself off for a nice relaxing bath or some tv to take your mind off things? Take a baby monitor if needed?

PapercraftNinja · 29/12/2020 23:45

Another thing may or may not be helpful but please try and rest so you have energy to look after yourself and your toddler x

autumnboys · 29/12/2020 23:49

Your DH needs to help you. You’re no good if you’re exhausted and you won’t get better if you can’t rest. This assuming he’s not CEV. With positive people in the house it’s not as if he’ll be going out to work etc.

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Allyo19 · 29/12/2020 23:50

I've come downstairs to have a proper cry. DH absolutely would cover if I asked but he has asthma and if there's any way that we can do this without passing it on to him then i will. He has had flu symptoms for over a week. I've been convinced he had it.

I think I was prepared for this so much but never gave much thought to the kids getting ill... all the news said the kids are fine!

And I know he will be fine. But i keep going through all the 'what ifs'.

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Allyo19 · 29/12/2020 23:53

You are right. I need to wake him up, even if it's just for a chat. Everything is 10 times worse alone in the middle of the night.

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Joinedtosayhello · 29/12/2020 23:55

I hope you and your little one feel better soon @Allyo19 what a lovely mummy you are, laying next to them when you are feeling rotten yourself. It must be terribly worrying for you. As you are downstairs can you make yourself a soothing hot drink to try and calm down a little? Sending you hugs x

PapercraftNinja · 30/12/2020 00:02

Definitely wake him up, get a break, a hug, a cuppa whatever you need.

The what ifs are awful, I know first hand. You are so right that things are worse in the night.

If your DH has had flu symptoms has he been tested? I think you are right in thinking he has/had it x

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Allyo19 · 30/12/2020 00:06

DH has had 2 negative tests. I started questioning him about if he was doing it right/knew where his tonsils were... Grin

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PapercraftNinja · 30/12/2020 00:09

Hope you manage to get some rest and are feeling better soon, keep the calpol stocked up and get some treats in for yourself

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Allyo19 · 30/12/2020 00:14

Thank you kind strangers! I am feeling calmer for a bit of reassurance and a good cry.

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BubbasMumma · 30/12/2020 00:15

@Allyo19 this crackled me upGrin

It's the worst feeling when we know our babies are unwell and there's not much we can do to help them. I'm down with a cold myself and keep thinking that my little almost 2 year old is gonna catch it off of me. Didn't think that being a mommy is like being a worry button with no off switch...

Please rest as and when you can to save as much energy as you can.

froggydoggy · 30/12/2020 00:15

I'm in exactly the same boat! I just had my results through a couple of hours ago, my teen is positive and my toddler who is vulnerable has a temperature. I'm so worried 😟

BubbasMumma · 30/12/2020 00:16

*cracked

Didkdt · 30/12/2020 00:20

@froggydoggy

I'm in exactly the same boat! I just had my results through a couple of hours ago, my teen is positive and my toddler who is vulnerable has a temperature. I'm so worried 😟
Oh Froggydoggy have you contacted 111 if your toddler is vulnerable. My shielding letters have always said if you develop symptoms contact 111 straight away. Fingers crossed it passes smoothly
Didkdt · 30/12/2020 00:22

@Allyo19

DH has had 2 negative tests. I started questioning him about if he was doing it right/knew where his tonsils were... Grin
I know what you mean! Make sure he doesn’t neglect his preventers then get him to do some things so you can rest tomorrow. Stack up the tv or tablet with toddler friendly stuff get him to prep snacks and drinks and go to sleep tomorrow
froggydoggy · 30/12/2020 00:25

I haven't, her sats are normal and her temperature has come down with calpol, she's not struggling with her breathing or showing signs of distress at the moment. We've spent long period of time in hospital with her so I know all the signs to look out for, I have emailed her pulmonologist and will speak with her consultants in the morning. I'll be checking her throughout the night.

My biggest fear is her having to be admitted and not being able to stay with her.

frustrationcentral · 30/12/2020 00:37

Surely you can stay with a toddler @froggydoggy ?! I hope everything is ok x

Didkdt · 30/12/2020 02:04

Fingers crossed @froggydoggy that she won’t need hospitalisation

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Allyo19 · 30/12/2020 06:55

Oh @froggydoggy, that's worrying. I hope you got some sleep and her temp stayed under control. I got a couple of hours sleep in the end, and thankfully DS doesn't have a fever right now, and no calpol since midnight.

Thanks to those keeping me company in the early hours. I'm still very anxious but a bit calmer.

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froggydoggy · 30/12/2020 09:27

I'm glad his temperature stayed down, my dad seems fine this morning too and had a good sleep, hopefully they're both over the worst🤞🤞🤞🤞
I spoke to the doctor this morning who seemed more concerned about me which I'm pleased about. How are you feeling?

froggydoggy · 30/12/2020 09:28

Dd not dad!

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