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Husband has covid, need a hand hold

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babyjenks93 · 30/12/2021 22:31

Hi there,

I am just looking for a hand hold, really. My husband tested positive today. He's double jabbed, he's got a high fever and pains and aches, but he's diabetic (since he was a child) and I'm so so worried this is going to cause all sorts of complications. I'm negative, had my booster, 31 weeks pregnant with our first. His isolation (as possible in our small apartment) will be heavy on both of us. We are one of those clingy couples, and seeing him sick without being able to snuggle him makes me cry. Plus the anxiety (which I normally have...) has started to spiral now thinking all kinds of dire things. We don't know anyone in this country (we are immigrants) and do not have a support group, only each other. I can speak with my mum over the phone, but I really need a hug... I know many people have lived (and still are living) through the same thing. But I feel really sad right now. And could use a virtual hug at least. Thank you.

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misssunshine4040 · 30/12/2021 22:44

Aw sorry to hear he had covid.
Try and stay positive, it's a mild illness most and he's got the protection from serious illness from his vaccines.
Hopefully he will be up for a hug soon, in the meantime have a virtual one

Torina · 30/12/2021 22:47

I feel you, especially the part about being immigrants in a country without a support network. I've been there, and during that time my husband was really sick and we thought he would die. It's terrifying and lonely, but you'll get through it. PM if you want. xxx

Honeymint · 31/12/2021 08:47

It sounds like you’re going through a terrible time, OP. You can get through it, just keep taking it day at a time and you’ll be through these hard times before you know it!

By now a fair few people from my extended family have had covid, all double-jabbed, and my aunt who got it the worst is asthmatic and in her mid-60s. She worried she’d need hospital but never did, she’s completely fine now.
She isolated well so thankfully the rest of the family didn’t catch it, so there’s hope!

Could you order yourselves a takeaway and pass his half through to him? If there’s any way you can pamper yourselves, go for it!

Good luck OP, I hope you’re all okay and you get your hugs soon!

MrMistoffee · 31/12/2021 08:51

My mums had it twice with diabetes and quite a few other conditions. She was poorly the first time around but nothing that couldn't be managed at home and second time was asymptomatic. I'm sure your husband will be fine.

BooksAndGin · 31/12/2021 08:52

This variant is extremely mild, it's just like having a bad cold really! He'll be fine.

emsmar · 31/12/2021 08:56

Big girl pants on. You'll be fine! xxx

MerryChristmas21 · 31/12/2021 09:01

Oh you poor things, it must be hard with no support network.

How long have you been here?

Are you on any online local groups?

Have you looked online for groups from your original home country/religion/interests?

Any pregnancy related groups?

Do you know your neighbours?

People are surprisingly friendly/helpful if you let them know you're open to it/need help etc

I hope your DH is one of the ones that only has very mild symptoms.

showersandflowers · 31/12/2021 09:10

Silver lining OP: at least it will hopefully improve your partner's immunity to COVID once he's better! I'm 39+4 right now and terrified husband will get it and not be at the birth. At least d your husband has had it, he might be less likely to get it later on, closer to the birth (if another bloody variant doesn't come along...) good luck, you'll get through this

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babyjenks93 · 07/01/2022 19:26

Just wanted to update everyone and thank you all for your kind words. I read them days ago and really helped, but I couldn't answer. As you all predicted, DH was and is fine! He had a night of high fever and then good as new. Myself, on the other hand, tested positive the next day as him, and that same afternoon I was already in hospital. Unfortunately covid got me bad even with all my jabs and booster! I was on oxygen and everything. But I've been discharged now and I'm on the road to recovery! Xx

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emsmar · 08/01/2022 08:55

Oooh no! What a nightmare. Hope you're being looked after til you're fully recovered. xxx

SouthwestSis · 08/01/2022 10:09

Sorry to hear how poorly you were @babyjenks93 but glad you are feeling better now.
This is not an illness to be taken lightly in pregnancy!

SergeiL · 08/01/2022 10:14

Oh goodness, sorry to hear this but great to hear you are now feeling better.

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