I just want a little, pathetic, sympathy please

[akissbeforebed]

Household of 4 - DH, DD23, DD18 and me,. Over the last five (six? I've lost track of time) they've all tested positive. DH double jabbed. DDs both single jabbed and second jabs booked for next week - now obviously having to move them :(

Nobody is seriously ill. DH & DD2 are virtually asymptomatic and DD1 is over the worst and just very, very tired.

I'm working from home (very sympathetic boss so no worries about being as productive as usual). But I'm so, so tired. Meals have to be delivered to three separate rooms, I don't know which bathroom is best for me to use.

And I'm so sad for DD2. She missed her 18th because of Covid. She missed her A level results because of isolation and she's going to miss a residential course she's done for the last 7 years. This was going to be her last year so extra special for her.

I know that in the grand scheme of things this is nothing but I still can't help feeling really sad and a little bit down.

I'm sorry you have had to go through this. Even a moderate case of covid is rubbish. My DD had to do her first semester at uni from home last fall rather than going away as planned, which she was sorely disappointed about. It's really been an awful year for almost everyone.

Oh love you're allowed to feel that.

I'm not clear - they've all tested pos but you haven't? So you're trying to avoid it by running yourself ragged waiting on all of them and they're all staying apart? But surely, as they all have it and 2 of them have no symptoms, that's not the best arrangement?

And are you really sure you don't have it, because tiredness is a symptom I've heard a lot of people report?

Yes - all tested positive on lateral flow and PCR I've tested every day (sometimes twice) on lateral flow and still negative. I'm just waiting for it to be positive because at least I can then give them all a hug :(

I don't know if tired is the right word - maybe weary would describe it better?

To be fair to them they are all very concerned about not giving it to me and keeping their distance/masking up when in my vicinity.

And no, it probably isn't the best arrangement but I find it very hard to let go of my caring responsibiilties.

Of course you want to look after them. But please don't wear yourself out. And if they've got no symptoms...
You do sound a bit worn down OP.

Hey, giving you a virtual hug, and passing some virtual gin/tea/wine. It's hard. And in the grand scheme of things, it is important. We can only live in this moment and it's ok to be sad about missing out.

My DD has covid at the moment, for the second time! We are isolating in a small 3 bed, one bath house. I'm coping by eating my secret stash of Dairy Milk that I have hidden in my bedside drawer

Don't forget that you can't pour from an empty cup though - it's ok to take some time out and look after yourself, even though you'll probably feel guilty. Even if you just say you don't want to be disturbed for 2 hours, that's ok.