Feelings to work through this morning. My son's fiancé, lacking others in the family being up this morning, messaged me with news of her positive Covid-19 test. Yikes! That definitely puts next Sunday's plans at risk.
She will of course check in with her doctor about treatment, but she's concerned that she has exposed both her parents and my son. And both she and my son had been feeling lousy the past couple of days. She worked from home Thursday and Friday, but given his phone call to me was when he was on the road home from visiting a client in a town about an hour away... yikes! Hopefully he was masked for the visit, but still!
A few hours later, update: her parents tested positive, too. So they probably all three caught it same time/place. She's thinking birthday celebration for her aunt last Sunday. But at least that whole guilt over the potential of herself being the source of infecting her folks is past. Guilt on top of being sick? Not a good thing!
I was not at that family gather... that's when they were planning for NEXT Sunday's event and she texted me from there to invite me to that one. But now, doesn't look like they will hold next Sunday's thing. Her parents have both been in touch with their respective doctors; her mom's been instructed to go to quick care for possible Paxlovid prescription. Her dad is waiting for word back.
My son tested negative just now. Good news "for now".
My anxiety drove me to wrap packages while I was waiting on that update. I'm not done, but at least have one wrapped package for each human planned to gather for Christmas. At this rate it could go either way. If son catches this virus from his lady, and his timeline for isolation / masking is longer, coming up "positive" later... it could change the window of when we do the gather. Alternatively it could go the direction of a "porch exchange" of gifts and goodies! Roll back the clock two years, eh? That's how we did 2020 holidays.
On the hopeful side: they have an outstanding ventilation system in the house and can fairly easily isolate from one another for meals, etc. Plus, they are now masking around one another.
Take a deep breath and wait and see!
Life is still Good! Spark on!
Oh Barb. So sorry that your son’s fiancée tested positive or Covid. I hope that she is doing all right.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately have the same scenario going on here. My DS’s significant other, Crystal found out her Mom tested + for Covid. She and John are now sick. Neither tested positive. But I think their exposure was 2 days ago. So, They’re taking care of symptoms right now (nausea, lethargy, cough) and will test again tomorrow. Her Mom seems to be feeling better now, although still testing +. Sooooo . . . holiday plans look doubtful. Main focus right now is get everyone feeling better.
Glad that they have a good ventilation system and can isolate from one another. Speedy return to good health for one and all!
Hugs
Barb
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She had tested negative yesterday, but woke with a fever and re-tested this morning. Yep, main focus is getting everyone better. We can figure out all the rest later! Thanks for the good wishes, and I send those same kinds of wishes for you and yours...
DeleteOur parallel paths continue, eh?
Hang in there! My kids slept at our house one Friday-Saturday and they visited while he managed his 'sniffles'. Monday morning he tested positive and we never got it and neither did DD2. Ya never know!
ReplyDeleteWell, we all dodged the bullet over Thanksgiving, after my son had "close contact" at work. Looks like the "bubble" good luck has run its course and I'm hoping for mild cases and speedy recovery for all. Her folks have been recommended for Paxlovid, so that's a plus. And her dad responded to her posting the test kit photo by asking were they hoping for a boy or a girl... true to form for his sense of humor!
DeleteLOL we have the same comments. I notice more people wearing masks, we've upped our wearing again.
DeleteI have also noted more masking. If the virus won't leave, we have to adapt!
DeleteOh, my goodness. I am so sorry to read this sad news. It seems the more things change the more they stay the same. So many thought, myself included, that with the boosters and the numbers going down, the worst was over.
ReplyDeletePrayers and warm thoughts for you, DS, and entire extended family.
May all the test results be negative.
Stay safe. Be well. ((Hugs))
Plan B's are always a good thing, eh? Around here, the folks who pay attention had been gradually moving the risk dial up, and put it into "upper yellow" region last Tuesday. They had been predicting a surge for mid-January, but you know how it is with statistics... when it's your family, it's 100%!
DeleteThanks for the prayers and thoughts. We dodged the bullet Thanksgiving, but not this time. Perhaps the worst of it will be over in time for Christmas, and if not, we can do a post-Christmas holiday!
You stay safe, too!
Uh-oh. Sending warm wishes for speedy recoveries for all involved.
ReplyDeleteThanks, your wishes echo my own prayers.
DeleteOh no! So sorry. It’s definitely still out there.
ReplyDeleteI know a few folks who’ve gotten over RSV. It’s terrible, too.
May everyone get what they need to get over this nasty thing.
-RunKeeper Dee
Yeah, one of my old running coaches' daughter was hospitalized with RSV... talk about something sucking big-time, it's having your child so sick and not being able to help!
DeleteI'm hoping for the best, so far my son is nursemaid to Lacey, who seems to be knocked back on her heels today. I'm hoping this doesn't last long for her. She's waiting to hear from her doctor about the possibility of an anti-viral.
Oh my gosh, Barb…definitely news that you did not want to hear! Let’s just hope that your son is truly negative and remains that way!! AND, of course wishes for a speedy recovery to those that are positive. Yes, it seems like once again Covid will play an ugly part in ruining many holiday plans. Eissa7
ReplyDeleteThanks for the good wishes. In fact, if we're going to get hit with this nasty thing, better that we found out NOW. Lacey messaged me that my son had just acquired a fresh box of N95 masks... good timing!
DeleteAnd as the Grinch found out, you can't stop Christmas from coming. It comes without packages, boxes and bags. It comes without the roast beast. It comes just the same.
Oh no, Barb! This is not what you want to get so close to the holidays. Fingers crossed that your son stays negative. It's best to be safe than sorry.
ReplyDeleteNobody wants this stuff, any time of the year, do they? But Winter and indoors and gathering socially seems to put us at the most risk. I'm monitoring online for news of my loved ones. It's going to be a day-by-day thing for a while, and I'll keep being cautious!
DeleteYou and your mom stay safe, too.
Huge hugs and stay safe my blog friend.
ReplyDeleteThanks. We all seem to be taking turns with "staying safe" in our local scenarios. You, too!
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