The guilt of being ill. Does anyone else feel like this?

[AristoKitty]

Our household of 5 is covid positive and symptomatic. We have tested positive one after the other. We are all unwell with heavy cold symptoms and fatigue.

I am feeling immensely guilty that our two youngest DC (also positive) have not been out of the house for almost a week. (Day 6 of symptoms and day 3 of positive tests). They both have SEN and it’s a two person feat to take them out; neither DH or I have the energy to take them out for a walk . We are drained.

They’ve spent a lot of time in pyjamas playing on their iPads as well as colouring , crafting and Lego. Teen DS has spent most of his time on Xbox with friends.

I’m feeling like a terrible parent.

My DM has suggested we take the little ones to soft play today, but they are both still positive with symptoms.

Is anyone else feeling the same guilt and frustration?

Cut yourself some slack. It sounds like they’re fine. I’ve got it too at the moment and feel guilty I’m not spending time helping my youngest with schoolwork. Mother guilt! Just do what you need to do to get through the next week and plan some extra nice things for when you’re feeling better.

When everyone but DD had it I felt very guilty as she had to miss most her activities as no one to take her ( couldn't even drive and get someone to walk her in as was too poorly). Fortunately DH got his negative on day 5.

Yes, dd2 has almost recovered and now I have it, I’m a single parent so she’s now stuck indoors even longer. Dd1 is 18 and has barricaded herself in her room because she doesn’t want it (we are due to go on holiday next week) so she’s getting no fresh air or exercise. Dd2 is bored so I keep ordering her crap on Amazon, she has ASD so keeping her amused whilst I’m unwell isn’t easy. I don’t feel well enough to go for a walk or a drive, I might manage to wonder around our garden later but that’s all I can manage. I feel bad that it’s Easter holidays, we had lots planned and now we are stuck indoors.

Solidarity . I would feel less guilty if isolating was still a legal requirement . The half way should we , should we not pulls at my mum guilt.

It may not be legal but its still very much guidance to avoid spreading like we would wait for Chicken pox etc
Your doing your best , thats all you can do
Do you have a garden to get outside in for a bit