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.

@Dogatetheleftovers sorry to hear about your leg pain. I’m so glad you’re on the road to recovery. How is the rest of the family?

hope you are all still taking the vitamin D supplements as levels are depleted during illness. I'd take probiotics or prebiotics too - bimmuno travelaid, although expensive, works best for me.

I’m pleased you’re all feeling better. I don’t suppose any of you have type 1 diabetes as your underlying condition? I’m worried how this would effect our family if we catch it with one of us having type 1.

Orchidflower1 Thanks for asking, my leg pain is easing. I’ve still got some strange symptoms left over, I think, from Covid. Strange taste, numbness in hands, breathlessness, cough, palpitations. But I’ll cope with all of that as long as I don’t have the sheer terror I felt when faced with Covid and the way my DCs were so traumatised by me being ill.
Spring None of us have type 1 diabetes so I’m not really able to say. Sorry but maybe someone else on here can offer reassurance.

@SpringSunshineandTulips

I’m pleased you’re all feeling better. I don’t suppose any of you have type 1 diabetes as your underlying condition? I’m worried how this would effect our family if we catch it with one of us having type 1.

@SpringSunshineandTulips My DM has type 1 diabetes and I've spent the entire year terrified for her life.

She recently had Covid and didn't really have symptoms other than a slightly higher than usual temp (yet still not classed as a fever as it was only about 37.3)

The main thing she felt was extreme tiredness for a while and she slept a lot but that was it!

She has now recovered and is doing well.

Hope that puts your mind at rest a little

Thank you @TJ17. I’m dreading is getting it. So scary when family have underlying conditions and you just don’t know how they will fare.

Yeah it really is @SpringSunshineandTulips
I have a 5 month old with heart condition too so lots of anxiety!

My 86YO Nan has recently recovered from Covid too!

Not belittling the virus at all as it has been devastating to some families but equally some people recover just fine even when vulnerable so try not to worry too much and just keep staying as safe as you can

I've been looking for this thread OP and I'm glad to hear you're all on the road to recovery. What a horrible ordeal for you!

@Dogatetheleftovers how are things with you now? I think of you often.

Hope you and your family are now all fully recovered.

Orchidflower1 alreadytaken It’s so kind of you to think of me and my family, it means a great deal. My DCs aren’t doing too badly, my DS has had his first vaccine now which is really encouraging. One of my other DCs is still struggling with nausea, cough and fatigue but we’ve been told that can continue for some weeks. I’m completely exhausted today and notice that I am getting chest and back pain a lot. When I was in hospital, the doctors explained that the Covid had spread further in my lungs when comparing x rays a week apart. I’ve got to have. A further one in 3 months to make sure there’s no long term scarring or damage.
DH back to working from home full time today so the onus will be more on me to keep the home running. That should be fun! My autistic dc is very worried about me still and the whole situation has made her feel so vulnerable. It’s been a horrible situation but I’m so, so thankful to have been one of those lucky enough to have come through it when lots of other people haven’t. 😢

If you can get hold of some epsom salts (magnesium sulphate) and put some in a warm bath then pat skin dry rather than rubbing it you will absorb some magnesium through your skin. It's a muscle relaxant and so good for many types of pain and it's also good for stress. This is also a good excuse to eat dark chocolate (good magnesium source).

Does the autistic child have a weighted blanket? I've read some good things about them.

Working or not your husband needs to step up while you still arent completely well.

Hi @Dogatetheleftovers how is the family doing?

Hi Orchid thanks for remembering my family, you’ve been so kind and supportive throughout. We’re doing ok, thank you. I’m the one who had Covid the most serious and still have various symptoms which I’m hoping aren’t evidence of Long Covid! I’ve got hair loss, muscle pains, headaches, sore throat, numbness in one hand, digestive problems and fatigue. The symptoms ebb and flow, sometimes I feel as though I’m coming down with the flu. It’s all very strange. I’m finding that I have limited physical and mental stamina to cope with the demands of my family’s life and that’s frustrating to them and exhausting to me. I can only hope it starts to improve. I hope you’re well. 💐

Hi @Dogatetheleftovers I was just thinking about you last night and wondering how you were so I'm glad the OP posted.
Obviously not glad to hear about ongoing issues but hope they will start to subside.

Hi thank you for the update @Dogatetheleftovers, I’m glad that you are improving but sorry to hear that you’re still having symptoms.

Take it steady- are you managing to rest everyday?

Orchid and Fudge it’s really kind of you both to think of me. I’m not getting a lot of rest unfortunately, particularly now DH is back working and my DCs need a lot of support and help. I’m trying to do what I can, then rest and not get too worked up by the state of the house! The various symptoms can come on suddenly and can be so varied, just in the time between my earlier post this afternoon and now, I’ve got swollen, painful glands in my neck. They’d settled a few weeks ago but they have returned. It’s so frustrating and reminds me how fragile our health is. Having Covid was terrifying for me but I received a lot of support from MN and just knowing that people still think about my family means such a lot. Have a lovely evening.

Hey @Dogatetheleftovers how are you all doing? I still think of you- hope you don’t mind the message.

Thanks Orchid it’s so kind of you to still think of me. I don’t mind your message at all, quite the opposite. I’m ok thanks. My hair is still falling out, still very breathless and have intermittent numbness in my left hand. I get really tired at times to the point of complete exhaustion although I don’t know if that’s the emotional and physical stress of caring for three disabled children or the after effects of Covid or both! DH has been back at work full time for some months and I do feel guilty that I can’t keep on top of housework etc but something has to give unfortunately and I do rely on his help when he’s at home.
But it means so much to still know thoughtful and kind people like you remember my family. 💐

Ah I remember reading about you and your poor family at the beginning of the year, sorry to hear you are suffering effects from long Covid 😞

Oh that’s so sweet of you Pinot thank you. 💐

Hi @Dogatetheleftovers I’m glad that dh has been back to work. Don’t spread yourself too thinly - family first and dusting can wait!