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Ruined easter

55 replies

worriedatthistime · 14/04/2022 11:01

Yes learn to live with it the government says but whilst still advising stay at home.
So day 6 and still positive , so family visiting other family easter and all meeting up , looks like I will be only one home. Dh now clear , fingers cross ds's have avoided , so just me sat at home
Fucking covid and let it run rife policies

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SpikeGilesSandwich · 14/04/2022 11:05

Not helpful to you and you do have my sympathies Thanks but it honestly sounds great to me.
I'm looking after DC while suffering with covid, I'd kill for a bit of peace!

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worriedatthistime · 14/04/2022 11:15

Yes I get thats worse.
Also I had day away booked tues and night in hotel and family event to attend. Taken time off work as well , its so shit ( was meant to be kids free )
I know loads on here will say well its not legal to isolate etc etc but I have some morals and don't want to in fact friends and family

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SpringSunshine09 · 14/04/2022 11:35

Aww, I definitely sympathise with you and sending big hugs your way. I hope you test negative soon and can go ahead with some plans.

I am definitely in a space where I'm feeling frustrated by the way the pandemic is being managed too (not being managed would be more accurate). Our family have been hit with covid this week - over my daughter's third birthday. She's had her first two birthdays in lockdown and now we've had another in isolation, whilst cancelling our lovely plans for her. We very much feel the same that we wouldn't just crack on with Covid too but the grey area in the guidelines makes us feel resentful towards the situation.

Lovemusic33 · 14/04/2022 11:35

I’m day 5 and still have a high temperature, cough and bunged up nose. No point in me even testing as I know I will still be positive. We will be spending Easter alone (2 teen DD’s and I). Won’t be seeing family or going anywhere until I feel better. One of my DD’s has it and the other hasn’t been downstairs for 4 days to avoid getting it. We have no Easter eggs, can’t get a shopping delivery for the weekend so no nice food for Sunday. Hoping we will be better next week and we can have a few days having fun before the end of the Easter holidays.

Hope your feeling better soon x

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worriedatthistime · 14/04/2022 11:54

@Lovemusic33 do you have anyone that can get anything for you
Luckily i bought eggs weeks ago as on offer for £2 in tesco , just can't give them out
We also have zero shopping but dh has done his full 10 days today and he has had 2 negative tests so he can go out at least and get us
Also having treatment at drs and should go 3 x a week they won't see me until i have done the full 10 days

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worriedatthistime · 14/04/2022 11:56

@Lovemusic33 hope you feel better too , i am ok symptom wise no just slight runny nose

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Lovemusic33 · 14/04/2022 12:17

My mum is delivering Easter eggs tomorrow, I did managed to get a shopping delivery a couple days ago but totally forgot it was Easter weekend 😬

ExcaliburBaby · 14/04/2022 18:55

Exactly the same position here! Symptoms started last Friday (negative tests) and tested positive on Sunday. Husband took son to the hotel we had booked Tues/Weds and for family day out. I feel back to normal but still positive so spent my annual leave today deep cleaning the kitchen 🙄 unless I’m negative on Sunday I’ll be missing another family meet up as have clinically extremely vulnerable family members. Feeling sorry for myself but keeping it in perspective as much as I can. At least kitchen will be all nice and shiny and I’ll be getting a massive Indian takeaway delivered for tomorrow and Sat night. It’s crap though.

Forevergold2838 · 14/04/2022 21:44

Covids funked our Easter up too, you have my sympathy.

Catfox1 · 14/04/2022 21:46

Eat all the eggs 😆 hope you’re negative and better soon

ReadyToMoveIt · 14/04/2022 21:46

We all (me, DH and the three DC) had it over Christmas so had to cancel everything. I was very unwell too so had to force myself out of bed to see the children (8, 6 and 2) open their presents.

CiderWithLizzie · 14/04/2022 21:48

Thank god we are we we are now though compare to 2 and 1 years ago.

Cleothecat75 · 14/04/2022 21:50

Yep, our Easter weekend is pretty rubbish due to covid too. My parents have tested Positive and out of our group of friends - 4 families, 2 of the families now have covid (One of them also had covid over Christmas, so it’s doubly crap for them). So all those plans are scrapped too. It’s crap and I’m sorry your plans have Been ruined.

inappropriateraspberry · 14/04/2022 22:02

Don't be so melodramatic. You can see your family another time, what will you miss?
I had Covid and missed out on an all expenses paid weekend at a spa hotel. Yes, it's a shame, but can't be helped.
Are you in hospital? No.
Anyway, rules have now changed. If you're feeling ok, you can do whatever you want now. Just like having a cold or cough. Just avoid anyone particularly vulnerable due to age, other illness etc. Again, same as if you have a cold or cough.

Lemons1571 · 14/04/2022 22:27

We all tested positive at different times. Lost the end of the school summer term, October half term, xmas, new year, DS birthday. It’s affected my mental health and I’m terrified to even suggest making plans any more as I can’t face any more cancellations.

Lovemusic33 · 15/04/2022 15:29

@inappropriateraspberry

Don't be so melodramatic. You can see your family another time, what will you miss? I had Covid and missed out on an all expenses paid weekend at a spa hotel. Yes, it's a shame, but can't be helped. Are you in hospital? No. Anyway, rules have now changed. If you're feeling ok, you can do whatever you want now. Just like having a cold or cough. Just avoid anyone particularly vulnerable due to age, other illness etc. Again, same as if you have a cold or cough.
People are allowed to feel fed up, disappointed and sad because their plans have had to change. We are all aware that we can reschedule and see family another time but it’s still ok to feel fed up.
Ethelswith · 15/04/2022 15:33

Day 5 for me and DH tomorrow
DS is day 7 but still testing positive. DD is only on day 2

We're home alone for Easter!

(We were going to be visiting PILs)

Watapalava · 15/04/2022 18:48

So dramatic. You don’t have to isolate. I’ve got family round tomorrow and 3 members are only on day 3/4 and still coming. Which part of living with it do you not get? It’s not 2020.

Lovemusic33 · 15/04/2022 18:56

@Watapalava

So dramatic. You don’t have to isolate. I’ve got family round tomorrow and 3 members are only on day 3/4 and still coming. Which part of living with it do you not get? It’s not 2020.
Hope you can afford a week off work next week when your too unwell to go in because not many people can which is why they want to avoid getting it.
BeenToldComputerSaysNo · 15/04/2022 20:45

OP, I get it. We've had our holiday screwed up. So many are fed up with the let it run rife policy.

FabFitFifties · 15/04/2022 21:03

I've tested positive today, on the first year ever that I don't have son's eggs for trail or big in egg in the house, weeks in advance 😭

Bailey48 · 15/04/2022 21:06

@Watapalava

So dramatic. You don’t have to isolate. I’ve got family round tomorrow and 3 members are only on day 3/4 and still coming. Which part of living with it do you not get? It’s not 2020.
I know I am day 6 feel fine going out tomorrow you are infectious 2 days Before infection and 2-3 days after symptoms !!! We simply can't afford to keep isolating jeez
BonnesVacances · 15/04/2022 21:07

@Watapalava

So dramatic. You don’t have to isolate. I’ve got family round tomorrow and 3 members are only on day 3/4 and still coming. Which part of living with it do you not get? It’s not 2020.

Yet to see a convincing argument for letting Covid rip through families and leaving long term illness that doesn't rely on "I'm alright Jack so fuck you". Hmm

Bailey48 · 15/04/2022 21:08

You can't avoid it it is everywhere .... 1 in 10 have it just get on with it

UnmentionedElephantDildo · 16/04/2022 08:22

People can't always afford the time off work.

And 'mild' means 'doesn't require hospital' not 'trivial and still capable of work'. You can need covid time off work because you are too ill, it's nit just about isolation. And of course in some settings, you should nit attend if positive.

I think it's wrong to knowingly risk someone's wellbeing (illness or work absence). Yes, people can catch it anywhere, but that's not a reason to expose people when you know you are infectious.