Isolating within a household due to covid

[ThisBrightPlayer]

I've unfortunately gone and got myself covid, I felt flu-y and did a test which came back positive, but I'm otherwise not feeling too bad. My partner and three year old boy seem to have avoided it so far, but we've agreed I should isolate in the spare room for a few days at least to avoid risking them catching it. We normally share childcare responsibilities though and I feel awful about not being able to help, as I know it is a struggle. Are we being excessively cautious and should I just try and keep going as normal, even if that means they catch it from me?

It’s a few days, your partner can manage fine.

Many people would just carry on as normal, many would stay clear and try and prevent it and, of course, some have no choice - everyone is different.

We have an immunocompromised person in the house so we isolate and try and prevent passing it on, but tbh I had a horrid virus (not covid recently) when she was away and I still stayed away from everyone as if I can prevent them from catching something unpleasant then why not?

Well if you can stay away from your tiny toddler child for the sake of a sniffle, that’s on you. I wouldn’t. But then I wouldn’t test.

I am currently isolating in my parents house. I've got Covid and feel shocking. Much worse than last time. I couldn't really get out of bed for 2 days. It would be a fucker if your DH gets it too.

@HcbSS tell you what mate you come and take my "sniffle" and let me know if you would wish it on anyone.

I don't know why you bothered to test. You felt fluey. No i wouldn't bother isolating myself.

I didn't realise anyone is isolating let alone testing.
Surely only necessary if you immunocompromised family

The OP literally said she felt flu-y. That’s not a sniffle

I agree and now I wish I hadn't a
tested and had just got on with things. However my partner is insisting it is for the best that I isolate. I miss spending time with my son and I want to help out, I think either way I will feel guilty.

You do what you feels best, I had it couple weeks ago and everyone in the house caught it and it was an absolute nightmare being ill and having 2 kids to look after on top of it 🌸 get well soon 🌸

I think it depends on your view and experience of COVID as some of the replies on here illustrate!

I’ve had Covid twice and not felt too bad, but bad enough to test (as I’m a teacher I felt this was the responsible thing to do). The first time we were in lockdown the second time was about a year ago and I carried on going to work. However if you’re someone who has had a terrible experience with covid then this would surely be your natural reaction to not want you family to get it. Also even if you do believe Covid is nothing more than a ‘sniffle’ as someone said..having a toddler with a cold is miserable enough!