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Will we really be locked down after Christmas? I’m so sad :(

87 replies

PositivelyFooked · 20/12/2021 03:41

DD’s second birthday is on 31st December; last year was spent in lockdown. This year is looking to head the same way.

I initially stopped keeping up with the news on covid. Now the majority are fully vaxxed I just think it’s all a bit ‘what’s the point’ (especially after no. 10 party and laughy-llegra making a tit of us all).

But I mentioned to my mum that I was thinking of booking the sea life centre to take DD for the day for her birthday and how excited I was to actually celebrate it this year. She’s told me to hold off booking because it’s likely we’ll be back in lockdown. I’m so gutted I can’t even put into words. We’ve not got to properly celebrate her birthday yet since she’s been born and I can’t help but wonder if this will become a pattern of events for the next few years.. new strain mutated, spend Christmas galavanting then lockdown immediately after.

New Year’s Eve is a shit day to be born, let alone when your birthdays are spent in a lockdown.

I know technically it’s for the best. But I can’t help but think the majority are vaccinated; would this be the case if 100% of the population was vaccinated.. or are we just suffering at the hands of those who aren’t. I’m totally pro-choice and didn’t care about who is or isn’t vaccinated, but now I’m just peed off with anyone who isn’t contributing their bit to beating covid.

Another home party just the 3 of us then Sad

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Figgit · 20/12/2021 08:46

Infection rate isn’t that important until it affects people’s ability to work, and for everything like hospitals and supermarkets to function.
I don’t know where you live, but it already impacting this here. London has declared a major emergency as emergency services cannot cope due to staff shortages etc.
it’s not just about hospitalisations and death rates, is about basic services continuing to function, and in many places they’re already not.
Unfortunately the govt have been proven to have broken their own rules, and lie about it, and I can’t see them imposing another lockdown this side of Christmas, for political reasons. My money’s on 28th. We do need a circuit breaker, unfortunately, to ease pressure on services at breaking point.

MarshaBradyo · 20/12/2021 08:47

It’s hard to know op

Dd is four on NYE too and has been to parties this year so is excited about her own

We’ll do something to make her happy, not sure what as situation so moveable

HelloMissus · 20/12/2021 08:47

Also ignore people who say that it doesn’t matter because she won’t remember.
If that were true then we could just park our babies in a box until around 4 years old.
The past - whether we recall it or not - is a second heart that beats inside us.
What we do today, cements tomorrow.

So celebrate today I reckon.

Ohwhocares22 · 20/12/2021 08:47

Snap! Ds is 2 on NYE. Spent almost all of his mat leave year with restrictions of some kind and his first birthday locked down. At least last year, we could have some family indoors because of the child under 1 support bubble thing. Presumably that won't apply this year. Seems worse because he has spent 3 months going to the birthday celebrations of family members and now it's his turn, we can't do anything

itsgettingwierd · 20/12/2021 08:47

Go ahead and book it.

If there are restrictions it doesn't mean this type of place will shut. It may mean numbers are extremely limited.

We know nothing but you'll be gutted of you don't book expecting something that doesn't happen and then can't get tickets.

MondeoFan · 20/12/2021 08:48

NYE is a great day to have a birthday. My DD was due on NYE but I had her on January 4th. Which I think is a rubbish date for a birthday.
We are in the same boat, she didn't have a proper birthday last year as we were in lockdown so I've booked her a party for January 8th and we've given all the invites out.
I've explained to her the party might not happen but we will still have it a bit later in the year. The situation is unfortunately out of our hands

SadandSaggy · 20/12/2021 08:49

I don’t think they will shut businesses as they cannot afford to pay furlough

Thewiseoneincognito · 20/12/2021 08:54

Plan for that party with just the 3 of you because it’s highly likely we will be in lockdown. At 2 she won’t know what day it is though so you potentially have a gathering after the lockdown in the spring?

I agree about it being shit for those with NYE or NYD birthdays- it’s a horrible time of year to start with, how about moving her birthday to June 1st so she will be at less risk of lockdowns affecting celebrations as she gets older. It also means her presents come halfway through the year instead of right after Christmas, I have friends who have this agreement with their DC

Silverswirl · 20/12/2021 08:56

As others have said go this week! She is too young to know any different about her birthday!
I have twins who turn 10 at the end of March. They’ve already had 2 lockdown birthdays (ages 8 and 9) and I’m dreading if this is their 3rd one 😭 They are old enough to know when their actual birthday is but you have the advantage if blissful ignorance!

KosherDill · 20/12/2021 08:56

@Spiderelf

I understand your disappointment.

But on the other hand, I'd say be glad that she is at an age where she doesn't really know any different and doesn't get birthdays yet.

And won't remember a thing about her birthday regardless of what you do. Don't stress.

MarshaBradyo · 20/12/2021 08:59

At two do it this week

DD’s invitations have already gone out - we’ll adapt but do something

scandikate · 20/12/2021 09:00

It's so disappointing isn't it? My ds and dd's birthdays are in March so they've been in lockdown for the past two years on their birthdays. My ds has been in and out of school for the first two years of his school life. I teach teens and the uncertainty for them around school and exams is really draining. If I were you I'd book to go before Christmas, your daughter won't know the difference at this age.

bellamountain · 20/12/2021 09:02

Fingers crossed we won't be and even if there are restrictions, outside places might still be permitted like zoos and farm parks? Have a look online as there are some wonderful places to take children with big adventure parks all across the country. Great Notley in Essex is an example but I'm sure there are places like that all over the UK. Toddlers love being able to explore. There is no way I will be doing the same old walks near where I live again. I'll be jumping in the car and going to different places.

Juniper68 · 20/12/2021 09:04

Might just be London?

GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 20/12/2021 09:06

Two friends died last week due to COVID.

Maybe take it seriously and stop moaning about not having a party.

“What’s the point”?

Keeping people alive?

Getyourarseofffthequattro · 20/12/2021 09:09

@GreenFingersWouldBeHandy

Two friends died last week due to COVID.

Maybe take it seriously and stop moaning about not having a party.

“What’s the point”?

Keeping people alive?

Keeping some people alive and killing others as a by-product, you mean.
Autumndays123 · 20/12/2021 09:10

@GreenFingersWouldBeHandy

Two friends died last week due to COVID.

Maybe take it seriously and stop moaning about not having a party.

“What’s the point”?

Keeping people alive?

I'm sorry your friends have died, but at this stage, we cannot continue to completely shut down the country and ruin millions of lives every few months for a virus which for the vast majority is a mild cold.
mrshoho · 20/12/2021 09:10

I'm thinking by 26th there will be further restrictions brought in but wth knows what these will be? I would imagine early closing of pubs and nightlife and limiting numbers socialising together. I think more people will be making their own judgement this time around. If pubs close more people will gather in homes and gardens. I hope you go ahead and celebrate your child's birthday.

Cheetosyummy · 20/12/2021 09:11

We won’t. After all these photos coming out they just won’t do it. Also BJ said he won’t do that.

Florianus · 20/12/2021 09:12

Now the majority are fully vaxxed

I don't think so. A booster is essential for reasonable protection from Omicron, and less than 49% have had a booster so far. In addition there are something like 4.7 mllion who have not even had a first vaccination.

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 20/12/2021 09:13

Even if we are, we’ll be going to dd’s for younger little Gdd’s birthday in early Jan anyway. All adults triple jabbed and everyone will have done a LF test first.

herecomesthsun · 20/12/2021 09:16

The point is the overall effect on society of widespread shutdown and loss of function in emergency services.

We probably can't afford to have that.

Much as we don't want another lockdown.

Not a question of being sorry.

milly74 · 20/12/2021 09:23

@Cheetosyummy

We won’t. After all these photos coming out they just won’t do it. Also BJ said he won’t do that.
agreed. if the latest photo was work related why was alcohol there? And Carrie plus baby? Just stop lying ffs
stingofthebutterfly · 20/12/2021 09:25

Fortunately, she's too young to understand and will be perfectly happy with cake and balloons at home. You can always do the trip later in the year. As crap as it is for you, your daughter will be fine.

Elphame · 20/12/2021 09:26

@niceupthedanceagain

Your DD will love a NYE birthday when she's older.
As a fellow NYE baby no she won’t!

It really is not a good day for a birthday other than a few years as a older teenager. Everything has to be organised well in advance and even then parties are a nightmare to arrange.

Even if you go out it’s totally overshadowed by NYE celebrations. Even a simple meal our is expensive when ypu pay premium rates for a babysitter. I gave up even trying to celebrate mine in my 20s

I wouldn’t book it. I don’t think we’ll be in lockdown but I can see some venues being closed.

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