Partner requested to return to work

[Kezmum14]

My partner was furloughed on the 1st April. (He’s been off work since 20th March as he took some holiday as I was so anxious about getting the virus) He received a letter today requesting that he return to work on 27th April when his furlough will end. The company he works for have received a letter from the Secretary of State to say that manufacturing is essential for the economy so they can remain open.
I’ll be 30 weeks pregnant when he returns and I’m really worried about him being so close to lots of other people. I know they are taking precautions and have things in place to reduce the risks but I can’t get rid of the feeling we are doomed.

What extra measures have you taken if your partners still go out to work each day? I’m terrified we will all be put at risk of catching covid19. 😢 I asked my partner to move out but he says I’m being ridiculous.

Hi I'm 33 weeks pregnant and my husband is a care worker. So far we are all healthy. He has gloves, masks etc. I know the feeling of being doomed. You can only do what you can, he wipes down his car handles, steering wheel, gear stick everyday, I leave doors open to create a passage to the downstairs loo to wash his hands and leave lights on if it's late. He strips and has a shower and wipes down all the handles etc that he's touched. It's all he can do. We live rurally and have no family around and there's just no where for him to move to.
I think after a while you'll just settle into this routine. I am not sure that helps but I know how you feel. Plus my first (and only) born was already on her way at 33 weeks so I'm feeling anxious too.
Take care.

Sorry not a care worker a key worker*

I'm not pregnant but can imagine how scary this is. Pregnancy can be scary anyway without all this.

I have a young dc and dp is a key worker full time. He showers as soon as home and leaves boots/ bag in garage.
We also sleep in separate rooms.
He says no point as we are in the house everywhere else together but I see that it's 8 hours I'm not breathing in his potentially harmful germs.

Windows are opened every morning to allow air in/ out and bedding washed high temps separate.
Separate towels in the bathroom too.
More cleaning!

We are all on vitamins.

May sound ott but I'd rather know I'm doing all I can.