Absolutely gutted for my son

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He’s been rehearsing for the local gang show with cubs for months. Hasn’t missed a single rehearsal, knows his lines and everyone else’s. Costumes all sorted.

Show is all next week and I’ve just had confirmation that both he and I have tested positive on PCR

He doesn’t have any symptoms yet-I only took him because I got a positive lft and it’s rife at his school at the moment.

He’s going to be so, so upset when I tell him he’s going to miss it all. I know there are worse things that can happen and obviously I’m hoping we both stay well but what a massive shame. I can’t stop crying.

Not sure whether to try and put a positive spin on it-we get to stay home together and have some special time etc. or to just commiserate about the utter shit that is this pandemic.

Ah, I feel so bad for your son. I think personally I'd let him feel his disappointment. Still sort out some commiseration things for home, but I wouldn't positive spin it, personally. Just be there for comfort. If that make sense!

I am only up at this hour as my almost 2yo has a 40 degree temp. There have been some covid cases in my son's reception class this week, he's started coughing last night, so I'm going to assume it's that (PCRs booked for first thing). We're supposed to be going on holiday on Monday. Only Center Parcs, booked it in 2019, it got cancelled last November due to lockdown, now looks likely to be off again. Going to have one disappointed 5 year old, I fear.

I really hope you both feel better soon.

I’m so sorry. Kids have been through so much due to this damn virus. Just try to be as positive as possible, do all his favourite things in the home. Please don’t feel bad for getting upset, you’re totally allowed to feel this way. My dad died of Covid but I’d still cry over something like this too.

Oh op how frustrating. Completely understand why you're upset. I hope he takes it well, let him feel his emotions and remind him there will be more shows in the future. I'd arrange to do his favourite things at home too and maybe lots of treats/nice food to make the most of the 'special ' time together. Hope you both feel well and stay well.

Oh OP how absolutely gutting for him

So sorry for your son. That's shit for him.

I'm up because daughter is coughing. We had positive lft yesterday and waiting for the pcr result. I can't work out how to count the days but I think she'll miss her guide weekend away next weekend. Symptoms started on Wed.

I think you do a bit of both. Let him be sad and acknowledge it's rubbish. Then try to make some at home fun. I told my daughter she probably can't go and she's disappointed but also understands why....there have been many covid upsets that they realise it's part of life. I just ordered the new just dance for Xmas and might get it out when she's feeling better so we can have some fun together.

Thanks all. Sorry you’re dealing with disappointments too. And I’m very sorry about your dad rno

We’ve got him a switch for Christmas-it’s a surprise because he’s only asked for a few toys. I’m half tempted to give it to him early but will see how things go.

There will be other shows but they only do this every 2 years so it’s a long time to wait. He’ll be in high school by then

He’s taken it a lot better than I have!

...you might not miss it after all if they have to delay the performance. If your DS has it, I'm assuming that the rest of the case will now PCR as close contacts; we all know how that can end up!

cast, not case!

Eek-i hadn’t really thought of that. They won’t delay it as they’ve only got the theatre for the coming week but I guess they might be quite depleted.

Isolation nearly finished. He’s been very disappointed about missing the shows but has also accepted it really well. I think they are just used to small disappointments now
We’ve both stayed virtually symptomless bar headaches so have actually had quite a nice week. Got a couple of treats lined up for next week too.
Hope everyone else dealing with similar is ok .

Can you make a home movie including his part?