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To take covid positive toddler for a walk

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Covidtrap · 02/11/2021 18:26

Really struggling mentally so just took covid positive toddler for a walk in pram. He had dummy in and raincover down and we avoided people i went out late as less people around and swerved the 3 people we did pass maintaining distance. I know its wrong but hes on day 4 of isolation and sees to have goten even more energy wrecking the place as just wants out. To add to the stress dp got admitted to hosp with covid yesterday hes on day 8 and they said he needs to be in for at least a week. His chest is deteriorating and hes starting clinical trials but worried as covid has already affected his liver quite badly but his chest has got worse and oxygen requirements are increasing daily. I just feel so stressed the fact i cant visit or bring him pjs or anything i know thats the last thing he needs but i feel useless. Is it wrong of me to just go out for a walk woth ds once daily? I am negative and double vaccinated. Ik its against the law but aside from the 2 bottles of wine ive ordered on the online shop i dont know how else to cope. No family nearby and ive had to send friends money to bring dp clean clothes wash bits etc

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LethargicActress · 02/11/2021 19:46

You and your toddler genuinely needed to get out for your health so I think you did, and can continue to to the right thing by going out for walks. If you don’t come into contact with people you can’t possibly pass it on, so there is no risk as long as you’re sensible. The fresh air will be beneficial to your child if he’s got covid.

juliainthedeepwater · 02/11/2021 19:47

Totally fine. I honestly think anyone with a problem with this is ignorant or unkind.

Starsong82 · 02/11/2021 19:48

Not covid here but a vaguely similar situation recently for me with a toddler still infectious with chicken pox but climbing the walls and driving me bonkers. We went out in the car for some drives - mostly to look at building sites and road works (he loves diggers!) And are fortunate enough to live close to the Moors so I took him up there to have a run around and play and we were able to avoid other people. You did everything you could to make sure you didn't get close to other people and have to look after yourself aswell. Hoping for a speedy recovery for your dp, hang in there op xx

PrincessNutNuts · 02/11/2021 19:49

I don't think anyone would blame you @Covidtrap, and the fresh air will do your little one good.

I'm so sorry you're all going through this.

I'll keep a good thought for your DP. I hope he's on the mend very soon.

Take care of yourselves.

We're here if you need us.

Anycolourwilldo · 02/11/2021 19:51

It's fine. I'm sorry you're having a tough time. Hope your DH gets better soon x

naughtyfurballs · 02/11/2021 19:59

Ironically, at the beginning of the first lockdown, you were allowed out for exercise even if Covid positive; the rules were changed after a couple of weeks. DD and I went out while DH had what we think was Covid (no tests available then); we think DD had it too. We didn't go into shops or meet with others, but we definitely benefitted from some exercise.

Somebodylikeyew · 02/11/2021 20:01

I think that was a completely reasonable thing to do. Do it once a day, it’ll do you both the power of good. And enjoy a nice glass of wine in the evenings too. Hope your DH is on the mend soon x

GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 02/11/2021 20:02

If you're struggling on Day 4 I would suggest asking for some professional help.

PrtScn · 02/11/2021 20:03

The rules in Wales. You’d be totally fine to have an under 5 running riot with covid here. I’m sure on the NHS England website it says you don’t have to isolate if you have covid if “you’re under 18 years, 6 months old”. So you’ve done nothing wrong anyway.

To take covid positive toddler for a walk
Dddccc · 02/11/2021 20:04

Do you not have a garden your child could play in and him in a push chair won't burn every off him anyway but as a house hold who has just had covid and we isolated like the law states, however you say you passed people I doubt you really did it at a safe distance as paths are not 2 metres wide yes you are going though a shit time but aren't 100s of ppl in the same situation not breaking rules

ImInStealthMode · 02/11/2021 20:06

You're fine OP. Where I live it's actually included in the rules that covid positive people isolating can go out for fresh air & exercise up to 2 hours a day (with guidelines to follow, that you would have met as you've described your walk).

It's just as important to look after your mental health as your DC and DP's physical health x

cheninblanc · 02/11/2021 20:06

Yanbu and keep doing what your doing to cope. I hope things are better soon

Beachbreak2411 · 02/11/2021 20:06

You are not be unreasonable at all… only for doubting yourself and doing whatever gets you through an hour or so. Take his cover off the pushchair and blast him with fresh air and don’t worry about what people think. Concentrate on keeping your body and soul together. Sending you so much love and best thoughts for your partner.

liveforsummer · 02/11/2021 20:07

You've got the rain cover on - it's no risk at all to others. I suppose it's not helpful in that he's getting less exercise than if he'd been running about at home but at least it's a change of scene. Tbh I'd be tempted to let him out somewhere deserted

EarlyPlanner · 02/11/2021 20:07

YANBU

Sounds like you were very sensible and safe.

liveforsummer · 02/11/2021 20:08

@chickywoo

I think you did the right thing, risk wise it’s the same as been at home together you didn’t affect anyone else. Just one point though, when I had Covid ( back when whole whole house had to isolate,) the local authority covid van came out to check up and this has happened to others I know too. I was absolutely gobsmacked to see them, felt like we’ve stumbled into some kind of totalitarian distopia
I imagine there are way too many individuals positive at the moment for this to be a possibility
ImInStealthMode · 02/11/2021 20:12

@BurntO

I caught covid from someone outside last week. It happens. But you do what you need to do
Was the person you caught covid from enclosed under a plastic rain cover like OP's toddler was?
Hesma · 02/11/2021 20:12

Honestly I think you’re selfish… there is a reason we have to self isolate

WonderfulYou · 02/11/2021 20:12

As long as you’re not coming into contact with other people and you’re outside it’s fine! It’s just like being in your back garden.

WonderfulYou · 02/11/2021 20:14

I caught covid from someone outside last week. It happens. But you do what you need to do

You can definitely catch it from outside my brother and my friend both did but they got it from their co-workers.
OP would literally just be passing people though and not stopping to chat or anything.

Inthemuckheap · 02/11/2021 20:23

Absolutely fine OP. You were outside, your toddler didn't touch anything or anyone and actually had a "visor" on with rain cover.

Far better for you to get out rather than go stir crazy. Really hope your DP is better soonest.

DancyNancy · 02/11/2021 20:24

Oh gosh you poor things. I really hope your husband will start to improve soon

Thefaceofboe · 02/11/2021 20:26

i kept mine at home and we are completely rural

More fool you

LetsGoFlyAKiteee · 02/11/2021 20:28

Dont see the issue and your health matters too.

Mantlemoose · 02/11/2021 20:29

I'm sorry you're struggling but no you should not have taken him out particularly since your DP is in hospital with covid. As for wine with an ill toddler, not something I would think advisable.

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