Should I stay in my support bubble?

[Dandylioness1]

Just looking for some advice about my support bubble.

In December I formed a support bubble with my mother in law.
We did this under the rule of having a child who was under 1 year of age on the 1st December.

It has been a huge help for me to have some support (first time mum)

My SIL gave birth two months ago, her DH works away and after his paternity leave ended SIL started to struggle.

She’s started to her mum & dad (my PIL’s)

MIL has said she is still happy for me to go round on my usual days (not the same day as SIL)

I’m not sure what to do. I’ve found it so beneficial for my mental health seeing my mother in law, and my son has loved seeing her too.

MIL & FIL were both shielders and vaccinated in Jan, both have just had their 2nd dose.

I was vaccinated a month ago due to a health condition (not CEV) DH was vaccinated Feb (police offer who is based next door to the vaccination centre and was offered spare doses at the end of the day!!!)

SIL is not vaccinated.

I know this is against the rules.

I’m not sure what I’m looking for really. Just someone to tell me we’re not all being completely careless.

I don’t have anyone I can form a bubble with 😣

I honestly don’t see anything wrong with that. As long as all parties involved are comfortable, I’d crack on.
It sounds like seeing your MIL regularly is being very beneficial to you. With small babies I don’t imagine either you or your SIL are socialising like crazy either.

I am confused. You are in a bubble with your MIL (you have a baby so it is allowed).
Your SIL has just had a baby and has formed a bubble with your PILs... which is also allowed.

So, you want to see your MIL and SIL? Sorry, I am a bit confused!

I think if all involved happy I would continue as you are.

Hopefully soon more indoor visits will be ok anyway

@XenoBitch

I am confused. You are in a bubble with your MIL (you have a baby so it is allowed). Your SIL has just had a baby and has formed a bubble with your PILs... which is also allowed.

So, you want to see your MIL and SIL? Sorry, I am a bit confused!

@XenoBitch

No sorry, I don’t want to see my SIL.

My SIL has just bubbled with her mum and dad (my PIL)

I’ve had a bubble with PiL with December.

It was my understanding that you should only have one bubble. So PiL should have neither me or their daughter.

MIL has said she will have us both, on separate days.

I’m just not sure if it’s a good idea, but I don’t want to give up my support bubble with PIL.

At this point with most parties vaccinated the risk is minimal compared to the benefits. Keep seeing her as long as everyone in the chain is happy.

@sylbunny

At this point with most parties vaccinated the risk is minimal compared to the benefits. Keep seeing her as long as everyone in the chain is happy.

Yep. If both SIL and PILs are happy for you to continue, I'd carry on. Especially since you're not going to be there at the same time as SIL, and you're vaccinated.

Honestly... yes do it. It will not inly be helpful to you but all tge children.

I’d keep things as they are and continuing seeing her on the basis of the importance of your mental health and the fact the majority of you are vaccinated.

People know the rules will change soon and they won’t know all the ‘chains’ of people they are connected to don’t they? I’m not sure how some will cope with the lack of ‘control’
I’d go ahead in your position OP.