What a time for covid to hit us... Help!

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So I am a primary school teacher returning to work after maternity next week and was given a box of lateral flows in preperation. Today I recieved a surprise phonecall inviting me for the covid vaccine on monday. The lady who rang me was unsure why I was recieving the vaccine as I am only 33. After some digging it is due to my mental health and health anxiety. Apparently there is an outreach programme in my area with an allocation of vaccines. Anyway I was so happy!!
Fast forward two hours to my DH coming home from work looking terrible with a banging headache and sore throat. I just had a horrible feeling so I gave him one of my lateral flows (I know I shouldn't have). It was positive. Used another to check. Also positive. I have booked pcr test for tomorrow but he is positive isn't he?
I am so worried for him although he is not too bad atm. Also the timing. Me returning to work, my vaccine on monday now can't go ahead and my kids can't return to school on monday when they were so excited! Can't quite believe our bad luck!

Also, should I use the other lateral flows on myself and the kids or not bother?

Try not to worry. 91% is only slightly lower than would be liked
Yes was going to say this, I think anything over 90% is generally considered ok but obviously this will be looked at with his other symptoms. It's good that this is at a time when our hospitals are not overwhelmed and he can have early intervention. Hope you get good news soon OP

Don't worry about him being mad at you. It's better he's in the right place. I totally get you as I'm a bit health anxious myself and my DH hates it, he would be furious too. But we know covid is unpredictable and people can deteriorate suddenly. If he doesn't really need care in hospital he'll be discharged quickly. Better to be checked over.

Don't let SIL in OP. It's lovely for her to offer but spreading it further is not a good thing to do.

Do you know anyone vaccinated who can help if needed?

Don't worry OP.

You did absolutely the right thing and that is why your husband will be right as rain in a few days. Early intervention is a great life-saver.

The ambulance wouldn’t have taken him to hospital if they didn’t think it was necessary (particularly in the current situation) so you absolutely did the right thing. Fingers crossed he’s ok and makes a swift recovery.
Look after yourself and your little ones.

My DM had the vaccine 2 weeks ago but my DF doesn't have his until wednesday. My DHs parents haven't had theirs yet either. They are all late 50s. My SIL would take the kids in a heartbeat if I needed her to. So worried this happens as well

I have to say, the ambulance crew were amazing and very thorough. They even gave me a check over

The hospital will give him a thorough check up and take bloods etc. I hope he is able to get in touch with you soon.

How are your kids OP? Are they old enough to understand what's going on?

Take care, op. Have you told your head? Make sure that you don’t get pressured into setting work for cover and I hope that your dh has a swift improvement.

Take care op. He's in good hands and they know the best ways to treat this now. You sound young so age is absolutely on his side here.

Take care. I know you will be feeling awful but try and tell yourself every time that it is your health anxiety making you feel that way, not because you have reason to worry. Can you distract yourself today with maybe making get well soon cards with the kids or doing some baking?

It is worrying for you but please be comforted in the fact that he is in the best place and he has been taken there early rather than him deteriorating further. Please do keep talking in here if that helps

On line, and phone support are important for you now. It will be better to have sil on the outside to fetch food,meds etc. So if you can manage with that for a bit that would be useful.

Hoping you dh is ok. Shit timing Definitely! Good luck.

Oh I'm so sorry. Offering a hand hold.

So sorry hope all is ok with your DH

I have a relative in their 30s who recently had covid bad enough to be hospitalised. They had oxygen and steroids and were well enough to be discharged the next day. You must be terrified right now, but hopefully this might reassure you a bit, fingers crossed that this is also the case for your DH. Just do whatever the essentials are to get you and DC through this right now.

He's 36 so unless he's very overweight and/or diabetic his chances are excellent and 91 really isnt too bad. They'll assess him and there are beds in hospital now so if they keep him in dont panic. There's one drug that is given intravenously for 5 days so if they decide to use it he may stay for that long. If he can tolerate a face mask to help get his oxygen levels up he may come home more quickly. The masks look a bit like these www.cpap.co.uk/shop/cpap-masks/full-face-masks.html

Does he have a mobile phone with him? You should be able to text him and find out what the doctors have said. It's likely someone will phone you if he cant.

Just wanted to say thinking of you and your family.

It must be such a worry. And it's always harder when you have little ones to take care of.

Fingers crossed he makes a speedy recovery and is home soon

I hope everything is going ok OP.

Fingers crossed your DH is ok.

for you, OP. So sorry you’re going through this worry.

Thank you for all your support everyone. It has really helped. I have also tested positive and have spent the last few hours vomiting. What a day.

What an awful day you’ve had. I hope things start improving for you and your DH soon.

How awful for you all, hope your DH improved quickly.

So sorry to hear this! Hope your husband recovers quickly and I hope you are ok too xx