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Post by lrmrtn on Jan 25, 2022 23:18:11 GMT
mrscheese I totally agree as I am also the "flexible" parent. I'm trying to strike a balance between DS's mental health and physical health and it's harder with him being an only child.
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Post by springbeduk on Jan 25, 2022 23:40:45 GMT
mrscheese I totally agree as I am also the "flexible" parent. I'm trying to strike a balance between DS's mental health and physical health and it's harder with him being an only child. That's so hard! Warm damp air with chlorine in it isn't good for virus survival or staying airborne long, but omicron seems to have evil superpowers so who knows! Does he have to change there or wait around /walk through other parts of the building much? Does he still have a lot of lessons left in the course so missing one or two won't be so bad? Or if it'll really upset him to miss, it may be worth the risk; swimming environment is definitely less risk than, say, hockey, which is seeming to have optimal transmission conditions. May well be lower risk than lunchtime at school too. But lunch at school isn't really optional. We are avoiding everything except school/work/daycare, including rsvping no to (indoor, large-group) birthday parties for two of dd's classmates; she was ok with that actually even though one is her favorite classmate, and I also had/have logistical complications with both. (Her friend's one is friday afternoon - they have off for teacher inservice but it's a regular school day in my district so i cant even really get her there unless i take a half day). But if she were seeming devastated to miss the party/ies I probably would have caved and taken tbe risk because mental health is a real factor too. This shit is hard. Yuck.
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Post by springbeduk on Jan 25, 2022 23:43:33 GMT
activebaby that is infuriating! If you go full ragey momma bear on the school for "we arent wearing masks" (which is quite a different message from grudgingly letting parents opt their kids out if they make a stink) will you have any company? Can you organize with any other parents especially any others who work in health care?
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Post by mrscheese on Jan 26, 2022 0:14:54 GMT
mrscheese I totally agree as I am also the "flexible" parent. I'm trying to strike a balance between DS's mental health and physical health and it's harder with him being an only child. Makes total sense. Even though my kids have each other to play with, which is lovely in that they can bother each other more and me less (in theory), I know they’re still hurting from **all of this**. I hate it so much for all of us. No good answers to anything. Just commiseration.
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Post by lrmrtn on Jan 26, 2022 0:43:41 GMT
mrscheese I totally agree as I am also the "flexible" parent. I'm trying to strike a balance between DS's mental health and physical health and it's harder with him being an only child. That's so hard! Warm damp air with chlorine in it isn't good for virus survival or staying airborne long, but omicron seems to have evil superpowers so who knows! Does he have to change there or wait around /walk through other parts of the building much? Does he still have a lot of lessons left in the course so missing one or two won't be so bad? Or if it'll really upset him to miss, it may be worth the risk; swimming environment is definitely less risk than, say, hockey, which is seeming to have optimal transmission conditions. May well be lower risk than lunchtime at school too. But lunch at school isn't really optional. We are avoiding everything except school/work/daycare, including rsvping no to (indoor, large-group) birthday parties for two of dd's classmates; she was ok with that actually even though one is her favorite classmate, and I also had/have logistical complications with both. (Her friend's one is friday afternoon - they have off for teacher inservice but it's a regular school day in my district so i cant even really get her there unless i take a half day). But if she were seeming devastated to miss the party/ies I probably would have caved and taken tbe risk because mental health is a real factor too. This shit is hard. Yuck. I decided to take him. The Y does a really good job of adhering to COVID protocols and he'd be upset if he missed it. There is a higher risk at the pool but I just couldn't bear to cancel one more thing... this sucks.
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Post by springbeduk on Jan 26, 2022 1:13:51 GMT
athena FX for you! How is your mom doing? (And everyone else but I'm guessing she may be at highest risk due to age?)
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Post by athena on Jan 26, 2022 1:29:03 GMT
athena FX for you! How is your mom doing? (And everyone else but I'm guessing she may be at highest risk due to age?) Mostly better. She's at the end of her isolation period, but suffering from a majorly scratchy and dry throat. She says it's like it's full of pins and needles. My grandpa is better for the most part too. His was more mild, though it didn't help his confusion at all. He would wake up in the middle of the night thinking he wasn't in his house and call my mom and uncle. I don't know how the others are, because I'm getting all my information from second hand through my mom.
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Post by activebaby on Jan 26, 2022 14:41:39 GMT
activebaby that is infuriating! If you go full ragey momma bear on the school for "we arent wearing masks" (which is quite a different message from grudgingly letting parents opt their kids out if they make a stink) will you have any company? Can you organize with any other parents especially any others who work in health care? I just sent his teacher a message saying I know it’s really hard to have a class full of 5/6 years olds, but it’s important for us that Ds2 wear his mask. I told her I talked to him and to please help us encourage use. She’s been awesome so I’m hoping she will help us. Ds also let Ds2 have it for not wearing his mask, so hopefully sibling pressure will help too.
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Post by rainbowsockmonkey on Jan 26, 2022 15:03:35 GMT
I took Dd2 for a covid test yesterday because she had a wicked sounding cough and temp. It's positive. I called the school to let them know, the community ed director since they just did cheerleading on Monday, and I called and rescheduled the Orkin guy to after our vacation since he was supposed to come tomorrow. I also scheduled another test for myself for this afternoon. I'm assuming I have it though, since I have a runny/stuffy nose and am feeling exhausted. Kids and myself are masking in the house . Dd1 is supposed to have an appointment with her primary Dr on Monday to get a referral to neurology for her migraines, and I after I hear back from the school I'm going to contact her the Dr's office and see about doing a virtual appointment for that.
I'm just glad that this is happening before our vacation starts on the 7th.
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Post by cattitude on Jan 26, 2022 20:20:10 GMT
I took Dd2 for a covid test yesterday because she had a wicked sounding cough and temp. It's positive. I called the school to let them know, the community ed director since they just did cheerleading on Monday, and I called and rescheduled the Orkin guy to after our vacation since he was supposed to come tomorrow. I also scheduled another test for myself for this afternoon. I'm assuming I have it though, since I have a runny/stuffy nose and am feeling exhausted. Kids and myself are masking in the house . Dd1 is supposed to have an appointment with her primary Dr on Monday to get a referral to neurology for her migraines, and I after I hear back from the school I'm going to contact her the Dr's office and see about doing a virtual appointment for that. I'm just glad that this is happening before our vacation starts on the 7th. The best all of us can hope for at this point is good timing.
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Post by luvboston on Jan 26, 2022 20:39:38 GMT
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Post by springbeduk on Jan 26, 2022 21:30:02 GMT
That stinks rainbowsockmonkey! Speedy recovery for your dd2 and you and i hope the others don't get it and that it doesn't delay too much getting help for your dd1's migraines! lulu how are you guys doing?
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Post by lulu on Jan 26, 2022 22:57:03 GMT
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Post by lulu on Jan 26, 2022 23:03:50 GMT
That stinks rainbowsockmonkey! Speedy recovery for your dd2 and you and i hope the others don't get it and that it doesn't delay too much getting help for your dd1's migraines! lulu how are you guys doing? Thanks for asking after us. DD2 is doing great - she’s just her happy self and bounced back really quickly from the initial day she came home from school and had a temp. I’m still really unwell 😢. Last night I thought I was getting better, I managed to play with the kids for a bit and got a shower. But this morning my throat had closed up, I couldn’t swallow and I started to get a bit panicky that I was struggling to breathe. But that eased off throughout the day. It’s the weirdest virus. Every day seems to bring a different symptom, I get a few hours where I feel okay(ish), then I feel awful again and another new part of my body hurts. For the most part (except last night), I’ve not been able to get out of bed and if I do, then I’m really breathless and exhausted. Thank goodness DH is home to watch the kids.
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Post by rainbowsockmonkey on Jan 26, 2022 23:33:11 GMT
It really is. Dd2 is mostly ok today, and has only coughed a few times. I haven't taken her temp today, and as long as she's acting ok I probably won't till Sunday/Monday when it's time to make the decision on whether or not she goes back to school. Dd1 is going back tomorrow because she's fine and she already wears a mask at school.
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Post by rainbowsockmonkey on Jan 27, 2022 12:07:32 GMT
Results are in, and im positive for covid.
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Post by activebaby on Jan 27, 2022 13:21:48 GMT
Results are in, and im positive for covid. I’m so sorry.
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Post by activebaby on Jan 27, 2022 13:23:36 GMT
I just lost my cousin this morning. I’m a wreck, but still teaching. I am not sure if he died from liver failure or covid. He is younger than me. I’m so heartbroken.
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Post by springbeduk on Jan 27, 2022 15:35:04 GMT
Very sorry for your loss, activebaby. That's awful. I hope you get more info soon - not that it will take away the tragicness of dying so young, but at least to have less extra unsettledness on top of that. Are you close with his parent(s) and sibling(s) if he had any?
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Post by lrmrtn on Jan 27, 2022 16:04:33 GMT
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Post by jennyinheaven on Jan 27, 2022 16:24:58 GMT
Oh that's terrible activebaby . Will you be able to find out more? I'm so sorry for your loss
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Post by luvboston on Jan 27, 2022 17:25:51 GMT
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Post by activebaby on Jan 27, 2022 18:21:46 GMT
I just lost my cousin this morning. I’m a wreck, but still teaching. I am not sure if he died from liver failure or covid. He is younger than me. I’m so heartbroken. Thank you all. He went into organ failure. I’m trying to figure out how to make it to FL after work tomorrow. I think I can drive there after working and getting the dogs groomed. Then I can drive back on Sunday morning. That way I can just be there for my aunt and uncle. They aren’t my biological family, but my moms best friend, and I’ve known them all my entire life. He does have a brother too and he is devastated. They got to be there with him while he died. My tears started all over again when I wrote that. I got to visit him this past summer. It makes me so glad we took the trip even with covid around and that we got to hang out and the boys got to hang out with him too. I was talking to one of my best friends from home today and her father in law died last night too. He had very bad dementia and was in full time care, so it was a blessing and a sadness all together. Man today just sucks. And I had to teach through this today. Luckily it was online so I could hide my video when I had too many tears.
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Post by athena on Jan 27, 2022 18:44:56 GMT
activebaby, I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.
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Post by lecky on Jan 27, 2022 20:33:48 GMT
Sorry for your loss activebaby. I'm glad you got to spend time with him.
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Post by lulu on Jan 27, 2022 21:55:32 GMT
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Post by njgirl84 on Jan 28, 2022 1:30:18 GMT
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Post by scout251 on Jan 28, 2022 2:20:26 GMT
activebaby I’m so sorry for so much sadness. I can’t imagine teaching through all of that. 😔
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Post by scout251 on Jan 28, 2022 2:22:45 GMT
I’m just now seeing this notification but thank you for asking. I’m doing okay. I’ve been trying to get on the treadmill and walk most mornings and I think that’s helping my mood a bit. DD1 has been so difficult lately though and she’s just down right exhausting. I need a solo vacation.
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Post by lecky on Jan 28, 2022 15:06:26 GMT
I’m just now seeing this notification but thank you for asking. I’m doing okay. I’ve been trying to get on the treadmill and walk most mornings and I think that’s helping my mood a bit. DD1 has been so difficult lately though and she’s just down right exhausting. I need a solo vacation. How is your husband doing? G has been so so moody lately. I always thought her sister would be the problem as a teenager, but I think G is going to be worse. At least I know A will just tell (yell) me whatever her problem is.
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