Hi there everyone
I've not posted before but felt so fed up today I'm hoping to use the hive mind to improve my mood.
I'm approaching 60, single parent for the last 15 years after a long unhappy marriage. Currently I'm working 5 short days a week in a stressful health care role, whilst caring for my elderly parents, mum is terminally ill with breast cancer, and my 2 adult DC at home because they are ASD.
I have been really careful with Covid precautions and have successfully worked through all the lock-downs to keep our very vulnerable patients in the unit free from this virus.
I was tested at work as usual on Friday and tested negative. Started to feel increasingly unwell over the weekend so got a drive through test on Sunday and was notified by text that I was positive on Monday morning.
I feel pretty grim, bad cough, aches and fatigue, hoping that the vaccination I had 10 days ago will mean that avoid a hospital admission.
My problem is that I am really annoyed about catching this, I have a background studying microbiology and have taken all precautions possible whilst continuing to work and care for my family.
I'm fuming with people who don't wear masks, my neighbours are still having parties every Friday and in the supermarket locally I have seen staff members not wearing masks (I'm aware they may have a health exemptions) but what about the gangs of teenagers hanging around on the streets? The people who wear masks incorrectly?,
I have potentially risked the health of all my colleagues and patients (hopefully the PPE will help prevent any transmission)
Cheer me up Gransnetters please any funny stories greatly appreciated or cat photos are equally acceptable 2 of my terrors are attached.
So sorry to hear you're feeling poorly. No pets here but this is my 3 granddaughters' new beagle puppy.
Well, that didn't work! I selected the image. It might have worked this time. Three Burmese cats expressing their views of the cold weather.
Sorry to hear about your positive test result 
Your elderly parents & patients are lucky to have such a dedicated carer.
Hope you start to feel better soon! Our 2 elderly cats passed away a couple of years ago. Your cats are gorgeous!
Best wishes from Sydney, Australia xx
Sorry you have caught this horrible virus. Sending a pic of my cat and healing thoughts your way.
best wishes to you Notagranyet. Gorgeous pets, everyone.
Forgot to add our girl Poppy, reclining on her favourite spot, a freshly made bed.
Boris sends a paw of support.
Sorry to hear you’ve caught it. I hope you feel better soon. Here’s a photo of Coty who came to stay for a while in 2019.
I worked in a school. Took enormous care, worried about about my compromised OH at home, but still caught it. I was angry about it too. Took me almost three weeks to feel better, but he didn’t catch it. Much love to you.
awww hugs from Sid and I x
Sending u my best wishes, NotGranYet1234, I feel for you. You have had the vaccine which should help with your symptoms. Take a rest as it sounds like you have a mountain to climb every day.
Here is my rescue cat Kiera.... v sad story behind her but she is settling in now. Life will get better for us all.
This is such pants, I am so sorry, you have so much on your plate already. I am horribly allergic to cats but here is my dog who has been a great comfort as I recover from major surgery, and the landscape around my house in France which nourishes my soul and I hope will give you some joy. With best wishes for a speedy recovery.
So sorry to hear you have tested positive. It must be very annoying after you have been so careful. You sound as if you have a lot on your plate but I hope you can take some time for yourself to rest and recuperate. Photos are of Gypsy, our rescue cat. We've had her for 10 years. When she arrived she was so nervous and confused but she has blossomed into a lovely companion, not a lap cat but very loving.
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