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

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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.

Nothing to add to the thread but just wanted to send my best wishes to you all, OP. It sounds like a horrendous situation for you all, but please try to stay positive. You will get through this.

I'm so sorry that you are going through this OP.

I wanted to tell you that my DH felt rotten for the first few days of having Covid. I was so worried that he was going to get worse and worse but He began to feel better after 4 days.

I hope you begin to feel better soon.

Virtual handhold sent

Best wishes to you.
Your children although vulnerable still gave a very small risk of death. Prof whitty was saying very few youngster people die. Keep am eye and call for help if they struggle at all.
Take care of yourself too.

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Don't be afraid to call for help if you need it. Don't struggle on alone.
It sounds like you are very organised and ready for this.
Good luck

Thank you so much everyone. I’ve tried to read this evening to keep my thoughts off Covid, if that is possible! Just came back onto MN and the support and kindness means the world.
💐 To anyone else feeling poorly and scared

@Dogatetheleftovers another hand hold here

Well done you are doing amazingly. Here to hand hold. One hour at a time. Call for help if you need it. Rope in friends and family to fetch and get anything you need.

Sorry to hear you and your family are going through this. I hope you all recover really quickly. 🌈☀️🌸🌼🌻

Hang in there!
Hope you get some rest.

My word, I’ve been in tears reading your thread so can only imagine how you are coping. I’m so dreadfully sorry. Do you have someone to drop around food etc? I hope you manage some sleep tonight, I will be thinking of you all.

What a nightmare Op , I hope you manage to get some sleep. Wishing all of you a speedy recovery xx

How awful for you all. I have everything crossed for you. Please keep talking here. Sending very unmumsnetty hugs.

I keep thinking of you and your family, I hope you all have managed to have a restful night

Hi OP I'm sorry to read about what you are going through. Your local authority will have resources to help your self isolation and it might be with checking in with your mum's one too. Amazon can deliver food to her and you.
Read something recently by someone whose ill family member has COVID and she recommended keeping a record with dates of the symptoms, pulse ox readings and temperatures.

Thinking of you all 🙏🏽♥️

Hope you and your family managed to have a restful night. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Hope you’re all managing ok.

Hope you’ve all had a restful night. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way.

Thinking of you OP, hope every day that passes becomes easier and you all feel better soon xx

Thinking of you all, hope you all start to feel better soon. Please remember 111 they are there to help and advise. You sound like you're doing an amazing job

Had an unsettled night, not sure if it was anxiety or Covid symptoms, but probably both. DH not very well this morning although this is day 6 for him as he started first. I’m waiting for a call from the consultant about my dc so I hope to get some specific advice in terms of managing their condition. Everyone else in bed, feeling poorly, but I’m trying to summon all my strength to do some laundry so we’ve all got clean pyjamas. But I can’t get out of my head how this illness can be so unpredictable and that’s what terrifies me. How do others cope with this? My DCs rely on me and DH so much even though they’re teenagers and I want to be here for them. 😭

Isolate the one who hasnt got symptoms and the rest of you can now mix and dont need to worry about a child possibly having to go in alone. With every day that passess you come a little closer to being past this so take it one day at a time, take your vitamin D, monitor oxygen levels and speak to a doctor if that is concerning you. Magnesium is good for anxiety and a good excuse for high quality dark chocolate. Or have drinking chocolate before bedtime to help you sleep.

NHS advice on mucus
"There are also a number of handheld devices that can help remove mucus from your lungs.

Although these devices look different, most work in a similar way. Generally, they use a combination of vibrations and air pressure to make it easier to cough out any mucus.

Examples of these devices include the flutter, the RC cornet and the Acapella.

But these devices aren't always available on the NHS, so you may have to pay for one yourself. They usually cost £45 to £60."

If it doesnt interact with any medication you are on n-acetyl-cysteine is a mucus thinner, might make it easier to get out.

Two new drugs approved for treatment recently, I dont know if gps can prescribe them.

Reassure your children that this is more survivable than it was because of the extra treatments.

I'm a slow typist, didnt see the update. Rest as much as you can - anyone who might be able to wash for you?

It's hard not to worry obviously, but statistics show you'll all more than likely be fine. Try to focus on that.