DH just tested positive but we have 3 DCs who are clinically extremely vulnerable.

[Dogatetheleftovers]

DH just received email informing him that he’s had a positive test. Not surprising really when lots of colleagues have it. But he’s tried to be really vigilant, wearing kn95 masks, hand washing etc because of our kids. Now that he’s tested positive, coughing, tight chest, fatigued, we’re left wondering what to do. The DCs are teenagers so old enough to understand the risks and to know that they’ve all had shielding letters. I’ve had one as well. I’m terrified now and I know we’ve got to wait 14 days to see if one of us has it too. Already one dc has temperature and headache! Anyone offer any kind words of support or advice, it would be most welcome.

Only just seen this thread OP - you really are going through the mill.

Hopefully now that the rest of your family are improving, you can concentrate on caring for yourself - as can they - and get you up and running again soon.

Thank you taking the time to update. Hope you can feel all the good wishes for a quick recovery, coming your way. and pleased to here the rest of your family are on the mend.

Hope you start feeling better soon. If the family are better now they can help take good care of you x

Prayers for all your family xxxx

Hope you start to feel better soon. Rest up as much as you can.
Glad to hear the rest of the family are recovering.

Hopefully the fact that you've felt well enough to update, means you are on the mend. Was quite worried about you.

Thanks so much for updating us! Have been quite worried about you. Hope you start to feel lots better soon.

Sending best wishes to you @Dogatetheleftovers you have been amazing for your family. I hope you are getting all the care you need. ❤️

Sending good wishes 💐💐💐. I’m sorry you are feeling so bad. Hopefully you will feel better soon. It’s really good the est of the family are recovering well. At least you can just worry about yourself now.
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Hopefully you're in the best place to be looked after and get better.

get well soon and you will be stronger for it

Dog, you kindly asked about my son. He made a full recovery and the doctors are convinced there was no spread. He is currently at university doing a summer school paper over the holidays. I hope you're feeling better soon.🌻🌻🌻🌻

Wishing you all the best and a fast and full recovery x

I understand that's worrying for you, but I have a personal story that may give you some hope.

My Dad died last month in hospital, he had cancer, but caught CV19 whilst in hospital. I was allowed to see him and spend time with him as he passed away. I was massively careful (full PPE, very careful, lots of sanitizer, washed all clothes afterwards, shoes outside etc) but I still caught it. As my Mum who is 90 with a lung condition was living with us (as Dad was in hospital and she needed help) I was really worried she would catch it. She told me not to worry, I continued to be in the same room as her etc but she never caught it, or if she then she was asymptomatic. It's well past the time for infection and she's escaped unscathed - good luck!!

@TillyTopper that's probably encouraging for some, but the OP is already quite ill with Covid so it probably isn't going to be comforting.

So sorry for the loss of your father

I've often wondered how you and your family were getting on, OP. I'm so sorry you're in hospital and hope you have a very speedy recovery. I'm glad the rest of the family are recovering well - that must be a great comfort to you.

Oh thank you for posting OP, I have been worried about you.

I suspect you have been badly hit as you were caring for everyone else and worrying too.

Try and rest as much as you can now. I am sure your dh has it covered, really good news that he and you kids are recovering. Time to look after yourself for a bit.

x x

Take care of yourself OP and get better soon, another random stranger wishing you well. Glad the rest of the family are on the mend.

I’m thinking of you and your family. I’m just recovering from it and can certainly relate to the inability to sleep and feelings of anxiety. I’m glad your family are starting to recover and I hope you feel better soon. You held your family together while suffering with this horrible thing. I hope you always remember what an amazing thing you did for them x

Sorry to hear you’re so unwell with it. Hopefully a few days in hospital will be enough. Try not to worry about everyone at home while you’re there, your DH is with them.

Another random who has been thinking of you every day and checking in the hope of finding news. It's so good to hear your update though I'm so sorry you feel so poorly.
Know you are in the best place, let yourself be looked after for a change xxx praying for a speedy recovery for you from here on in xx

I’ve been worried about you too. I hope the hospital visits were more for monitoring and keeping a close eye on you. I truly hope day 15 means it will now get better for you

Thank you for finding the time to update us OP, I can't imagine how stressed and worried you must be.

It's great that your DH and DC's are getting better, take heart from that and be reassured you will be able to say the same soon.

Sending you lots of love

Hope you get better soon OP your a true fighter keep reminding yourself of that