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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

OP posts:
ballsdeep · 02/11/2021 20:29

Go for a walk. If it helps you and your toddler go for it.
I recent had to isolate and I would have gone for a walk with my kids if if was well enough.

I hope everything gets better soon

iwishiwasafish · 02/11/2021 20:33

Oh you poor soul. I hope things get better soon Flowers

I’m as covid-cautious as they come, and I don’t have any problem with what you did.

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RunningFromInsanity · 02/11/2021 20:44

No, YABU.

Imagine if your toddler passed it on to someone and they ended up like your DH?

Everyone seems to have an excuse why the rules shouldn’t apply to them.

Fetarabbit · 02/11/2021 20:47

Oh wow didn't know Wales had changed the rules!

I'd have done the same OP.

Fetarabbit · 02/11/2021 20:48

@RunningFromInsanity

No, YABU.

Imagine if your toddler passed it on to someone and they ended up like your DH?

Everyone seems to have an excuse why the rules shouldn’t apply to them.

Unless someone goes up to the pram and lifts the raincover then I'm not sure what you think the risk is. A horrible thing to say to be honest, but that's mumsnet for you I suppose!
Katie517 · 02/11/2021 20:54

OP you did the right thing and you should keep doing it if it helps you.

We have become obsessed with blindly following rules without any critical thinking ourselves. You came into contact with no one, therefore the risk is zero. I would never keep myself or my one year old indoors, fresh air is sometimes the best medicine and there hasn’t been a day since they have been born that we haven’t had our fresh air whatever the weather and we always feel better afterwards. We haven’t had covid but if we did I would do exactly the same as you and wouldn’t give it a second thought. I hope your partner gets better soon and that the rest of your toddlers isolation time goes quickly.

Muchasgracias · 02/11/2021 20:56

YANBU. We all need to use our common sense and do what’s right for our families and mental health. You’ve taken all the precautions you can and haven’t just released him in the local playground. Please dont worry and be kind to yourself. I hope things turn and start to get easier for you all.

And enjoy a glass of wine - it helps!

Igfdyjxzyjkv · 02/11/2021 20:58

I would definitely not have done it.

sleepinglionsroar · 02/11/2021 21:08

@BurntO

I caught covid from someone outside last week. It happens. But you do what you need to do
@BurntO someone who wakes past you and didn't speak to you ?

I took my Covid toddler out for a walk on day 6 onwards and I let her walk about actually. I didn't go to a park, but yes she touched a leaf and a stick. Honestly it's everywhere anyway.

Sorry to hear about your DP OP, that's so hard. Covid is such an expense, it really affected my mental health and our finances are now shot, it's those few extra expenses that can really tip the balance. Brew

JennyofLancashire · 02/11/2021 21:09

[quote Covidtrap]@MrsSkylerWhite definitely negative had about 3 pcrs in the space of 3 weeks as convinced i had it first just over 3 weeks ago but was always negative and doing daily lat flows.[/quote]
The fact that you have tested negative so far is the best reason for not doing this. With a child this age you will be in close contact. With the current strain it is highly unlikely you won’t catch it as the sole cater for a covid positive child this age.
If you do catch it you will be most contagious before you get symptoms so whilst the child might be under a rain cover you will not.
It’s hard but do you want to take the risk (however small) that you put someone else’s partner in hospital?

Bagamoyo1 · 02/11/2021 21:13

@Goawaymorningsickeness

I can’t believe the number of people who are saying this is fine. You know you shouldn’t be leaving the house with a Covid positive child. What’s your Covid status.

It’s not easy and it’s stressful but you can’t just ignore the rules. Hoping your husband and child are feeling better soon.

Read the OP.
OP is negative and double vaccinated.
Overthebow · 02/11/2021 21:21

[quote CottonSock]@bagofconkers. no. Wales has gone off piste. No testing on under 5s unless medical exception. Bit then if they do test it's isolation, but generally that's not going to happen as no-one testing.[/quote]
I wish they’d do this in England. Testing of young children has to stop!

amter · 02/11/2021 21:21

YANBU

itsallgoingpearshaped · 02/11/2021 21:22

@Goawaymorningsickeness

I can’t believe the number of people who are saying this is fine. You know you shouldn’t be leaving the house with a Covid positive child. What’s your Covid status.

It’s not easy and it’s stressful but you can’t just ignore the rules. Hoping your husband and child are feeling better soon.

I'm sorry, but this.

Your child is covid positive and you're required to ensure he stays home. It sucks. It really does. But the rules are there for a very good reason!

I was 'fine' with Covid, along with one of my children, and desperately wanted to go for a walk or bike ride, but we didn't. Even though it would have made us feel so much better. Because we were both positive and followed the rules!

itsallgoingpearshaped · 02/11/2021 21:23

Oh and I was double vaccinated as well ... and still positive because I acquired it from a teenager in my house who hasn't been vaccinated yet!

So OP may well come up positive if her toddler and husband have it.

roarfeckingroarr · 02/11/2021 21:25

YANBU. Wishing you the best OP.

Iggly · 02/11/2021 21:25

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

Where and how? Outside in an enclosed pub garden or walking past someone (if the latter then how did you know).

roarfeckingroarr · 02/11/2021 21:27

Ignore the rules fetishists

VaccineSticker · 02/11/2021 21:31

The only unreasonable thing here is Wales stopping testing under 5s.
Those huggable sweet things who might be positive and will unknowingly give their grandparents a lovely cuddly hug and a little present called covid.
Wake up people. Do you really want to finish off the grandparents? Where’s your common sense gone? Covid might not affect young ones but it’s destroying the health of the older population. But yeah, don’t test under 5sHmmGrin love it. Spread the covid, I mean love. 😝

beentoldcomputersaysno · 02/11/2021 21:32

If you really genuinely steer well clear of others and toddler in buggy under raincover, then don't think YABU. Hope your partner recovers soon.

Fetarabbit · 02/11/2021 21:33

Those saying how OP should stay in because she might be harbouring covid, someone in the same situation (positive child, double jabbed, negative tests) would be expected into work under the rules. Retail workers, teachers, hospitality workers...probably more risky than taking a toddler outdoors. Are you all staying home then and not going anywhere?

DancingQueen85 · 02/11/2021 21:35

Very shocked by the amount of people saying this is ok. Having just spent 2 weeks in isolation with the whole family it never even occurred to me to leave the house. The rules have been reduced to the very bare minimum and now people can't even been bothered to isolate even if they actually have covid. Completely unacceptable in my opinion

HesterShaw1 · 02/11/2021 21:39

@DancingQueen85

Very shocked by the amount of people saying this is ok. Having just spent 2 weeks in isolation with the whole family it never even occurred to me to leave the house. The rules have been reduced to the very bare minimum and now people can't even been bothered to isolate even if they actually have covid. Completely unacceptable in my opinion
Don't be so silly.

Think critically.

Somebodylikeyew · 02/11/2021 21:48

@DancingQueen85

Very shocked by the amount of people saying this is ok. Having just spent 2 weeks in isolation with the whole family it never even occurred to me to leave the house. The rules have been reduced to the very bare minimum and now people can't even been bothered to isolate even if they actually have covid. Completely unacceptable in my opinion
Don’t be so ridiculous. The OP doesn’t have covid and the toddler was outside and under the buggy rain cover the whole time.
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