My son and I ended up getting what my daughter has. I am very thankful that we’re on spring break, so we had to space to fall like dominoes into this cold’s firey sore throat.
We’re still at my parents’ house. They insisted we come. If they don’t get this it will be a miracle (in my opinion), but by the time that happens we’ll be back home. I’ve asked multiple times if they’d like us to just go back home now but they say no.
I’m very glad we got PCR tests earlier in the week. My son’s and my tests came back on Wednesday evening (about 36 hours after we took them), but my daughter’s test did not come back for almost 72 hours. We were already at my parents’ house by then (again, they insisted we not wait for the results), and I went through countless rapid antigen tests trying to assure myself it was okay. I know my parents continue to put themselves in situations as risky as we do (they both sub, and they both take their masks off frequently in the classroom), so I figured if they insisted I would oblige them. Still, I was VERY RELIEVED to receive my daughter’s negative result as I lay next to my son who tossed and turned, crying about how much his throat hurt.
We’re obviously not doing much today. And we’re not attempting Great America tomorrow. I think I’ll pack us up, and take them to a park (wish masks on) in the morning before we head home. I’m honestly ready to be back in our own space, but the kids want to stay and my mom has been amazing – setting up everything they needed to dye eggs, and roll out and then decorate Easter cookies. It’s nice to have other people cooking for us too. Still, it’s not awesome to feel sick in someone else’s space, even if it is someone as close as parents/grandparents.
My husband managed to get out of town without bringing this virus with him, and for that I’m very grateful. I’m also grateful we have a couple more days to mend before returning to school on Monday. This is only our second “post-“pandemic virus and it’s clear our bodies are out of practice fighting off, well, really anything. (I’m still shocked that we all managed to avoid whatever horrible bug my husband got during the winter break – that was just awful).
My kids are reading right now, so I think I’ll follow suit. I’m about a third of the way through Crying in H Mart and I’d like to keep reading it.
Hope you will share your opinion H Mart.
Glad you took time to read for you.
AND SUPER SORRY you three are all so very sick. Fingers crossed your parents do not catch it…… Impressed both your parents are doing sub. teaching. It takes a lot of energy and the need is really huge right now.
Delighted your husband got out of town and had a different breather from routine.
Thank you for making the time to stay in touch.
Best wishes!