First Person Covid-19 stories

[jamil]

Yesterday we had a "Zoom visitation" for my aunt who passed away last Sunday.

My "rarely masked" cousin, her husband, and their adopted son moved in with her a few weeks ago. My cousin and her husband sold their house and needed out "now". Of course, since they are "rarely masked" - because this is all a big sham, you know, contracted Covid-19. And while still ill, they moved in with my HIGH RISK aunt. Aunt was fine for a handful of days, then started developing symptoms.

It wasn't long before she had to go to the hospital and then into the ICU. A few more days later - she was intubated. Then she died a few days after that due to total renal failure.

So - Thanks a lot, dear cousin. Your actions directly lead to the death of your own mother - my aunt. And one of my favorite people. Good on you.

Also - my sister in law somehow got it. Despite being a Work-in-home-mom. They have FIVE kids. The youngest are just a bit over 1 year old (twins). The other 3 are in school. We think that one of the kids brought it home, asymptomatically. So mom has been in their master suite for about 10 days now while dad's been forced to stay home and care for the kids. He's tyring to work from home...but with 5 littles, it's virtually impossible. And last I heard, his 02 sats were down to 94 or so. So HE probably has it. (They have a pulse/ox meter at home that one other of their kids needs to sleep with due to her own special needs).

So if HE gets worse... Who'll care for the kids? My wife said if HE gets it - then she will be going up. Which means that she'll probably get it and have to quarantine there for...a month? That won't be cool at all. She's got her own other issues to deal with.

Wow. There might be some reality there that some of them just don't want to face. Sorry for you loss. There does not seem to be much sense to be had in all of that.

 

[Bigtanker]

That was very thoughtful of you getting sick on your own time!

My boss called today and said he changed my week of vacation to sick time. So that means I can carry that week of vacation to next year.


And I know know where I got it. Infected driver #1 gave it to the driver (#2) that he shares a truck with. Driver #3 who interacts with #1 on a regular basis. Driver #4 is the brother of #3. Guess who shares a truck with driver #4? Yours truly, #5.

So within a weeks time, 5 of the 17 drivers have it.

 

[VERT]

Mrs. Vert has had a tight chest for about 3 weeks now. It is getting worse and not better. Breathing is becoming an issue now. Doctor wants to take her vitals and blood oxygen levels. But here is the kicker since she has had Covid they won’t let her into the med center. Best she can do is some type of car side visit at the hospital. So she is leaving work early to go to the hospital.

 

[Hawkeye]

Yesterday we had a "Zoom visitation" for my aunt who passed away last Sunday.

My "rarely masked" cousin, her husband, and their adopted son moved in with her a few weeks ago. My cousin and her husband sold their house and needed out "now". Of course, since they are "rarely masked" - because this is all a big sham, you know, contracted Covid-19. And while still ill, they moved in with my HIGH RISK aunt. Aunt was fine for a handful of days, then started developing symptoms.

It wasn't long before she had to go to the hospital and then into the ICU. A few more days later - she was intubated. Then she died a few days after that due to total renal failure.

So - Thanks a lot, dear cousin. Your actions directly lead to the death of your own mother - my aunt. And one of my favorite people. Good on you.

Also - my sister in law somehow got it. Despite being a Work-in-home-mom. They have FIVE kids. The youngest are just a bit over 1 year old (twins). The other 3 are in school. We think that one of the kids brought it home, asymptomatically. So mom has been in their master suite for about 10 days now while dad's been forced to stay home and care for the kids. He's tyring to work from home...but with 5 littles, it's virtually impossible. And last I heard, his 02 sats were down to 94 or so. So HE probably has it. (They have a pulse/ox meter at home that one other of their kids needs to sleep with due to her own special needs).

So if HE gets worse... Who'll care for the kids? My wife said if HE gets it - then she will be going up. Which means that she'll probably get it and have to quarantine there for...a month? That won't be cool at all. She's got her own other issues to deal with.

How long has your SIL been quarantined? If your brother does test positive, maybe she will be clear by then? At 10 days she should be coming out of quarantine soon.

 

[Tactically Fat]

How long has your SIL been quarantined? If your brother does test positive, maybe she will be clear by then? At 10 days she should be coming out of quarantine soon.

About 10 days, I think.... And yes, we're hoping that it can dove-tail without both being quarantined or a child getting it. Especially the one already needing supplemental O2 when she sleeps.

 

[dusty88]

Yesterday we had a "Zoom visitation" for my aunt who passed away last Sunday.

My "rarely masked" cousin, her husband, and their adopted son moved in with her a few weeks ago. My cousin and her husband sold their house and needed out "now". Of course, since they are "rarely masked" - because this is all a big sham, you know, contracted Covid-19. And while still ill, they moved in with my HIGH RISK aunt. Aunt was fine for a handful of days, then started developing symptoms.

It wasn't long before she had to go to the hospital and then into the ICU. A few more days later - she was intubated. Then she died a few days after that due to total renal failure.

So - Thanks a lot, dear cousin. Your actions directly lead to the death of your own mother - my aunt. And one of my favorite people. Good on you.

Also - my sister in law somehow got it. Despite being a Work-in-home-mom. They have FIVE kids. The youngest are just a bit over 1 year old (twins). The other 3 are in school. We think that one of the kids brought it home, asymptomatically. So mom has been in their master suite for about 10 days now while dad's been forced to stay home and care for the kids. He's tyring to work from home...but with 5 littles, it's virtually impossible. And last I heard, his 02 sats were down to 94 or so. So HE probably has it. (They have a pulse/ox meter at home that one other of their kids needs to sleep with due to her own special needs).

So if HE gets worse... Who'll care for the kids? My wife said if HE gets it - then she will be going up. Which means that she'll probably get it and have to quarantine there for...a month? That won't be cool at all. She's got her own other issues to deal with.

I'm very sorry about your aunt. I hope your inlaw family gets through this quickly.

 

[Jaybird1980]

About 10 days, I think.... And yes, we're hoping that it can dove-tail without both being quarantined or a child getting it. Especially the one already needing supplemental O2 when she sleeps.

If they both have it is there actually a need to quarantine? The kids have already been exposed by now I would think

 

[Bigtanker]

It's official. I'm positive.

 

[Bennettjh]

It's official. I'm positive.

 

[OneBadV8]

It's official. I'm positive.

On the mend? Still feeling like poop?

 

[johntheplinker]

Yesterday we had a "Zoom visitation" for my aunt who passed away last Sunday.

My "rarely masked" cousin, her husband, and their adopted son moved in with her a few weeks ago. My cousin and her husband sold their house and needed out "now". Of course, since they are "rarely masked" - because this is all a big sham, you know, contracted Covid-19. And while still ill, they moved in with my HIGH RISK aunt. Aunt was fine for a handful of days, then started developing symptoms.

It wasn't long before she had to go to the hospital and then into the ICU. A few more days later - she was intubated. Then she died a few days after that due to total renal failure.

So - Thanks a lot, dear cousin. Your actions directly lead to the death of your own mother - my aunt. And one of my favorite people. Good on you.

Also - my sister in law somehow got it. Despite being a Work-in-home-mom. They have FIVE kids. The youngest are just a bit over 1 year old (twins). The other 3 are in school. We think that one of the kids brought it home, asymptomatically. So mom has been in their master suite for about 10 days now while dad's been forced to stay home and care for the kids. He's tyring to work from home...but with 5 littles, it's virtually impossible. And last I heard, his 02 sats were down to 94 or so. So HE probably has it. (They have a pulse/ox meter at home that one other of their kids needs to sleep with due to her own special needs).

So if HE gets worse... Who'll care for the kids? My wife said if HE gets it - then she will be going up. Which means that she'll probably get it and have to quarantine there for...a month? That won't be cool at all. She's got her own other issues to deal with.

Condolences to you and your family, Tac Fat.

 

[Bigtanker]

On the mend? Still feeling like poop?

Basically body aches so far. I figured I'm on day 4. I guess days 6-9 tend to be the toughest from what I hear.

 

[jamil]

Basically body aches so far. I figured I'm on day 4. I guess days 6-9 tend to be the toughest from what I hear.

Hope it doesn’t get worse for you. If you get past this with ease, at least on the bright side you can enjoy what natural immunity you might get for a few months.

 

[dusty88]

If they both have it is there actually a need to quarantine? The kids have already been exposed by now I would think

I don't know the answer to that obviously, but this virus transmission seems to be unpredictable. There are situations where people catch it being in no high-risk situation whatsoever. And then there are people that live together and even sleep in the same bed that don't transmit it to one another.

There are either certain people or certain phases of the infection where it transmits quite well. So if they have a high risk child I think continued quarantine is wise

 

[Jaybird1980]

I don't know the answer to that obviously, but this virus transmission seems to be unpredictable. There are situations where people catch it being in no high-risk situation whatsoever. And then there are people that live together and even sleep in the same bed that don't transmit it to one another.

There are either certain people or certain phases of the infection where it transmits quite well. So if they have a high risk child I think continued quarantine is wise

Yeah i know. It just sounded like the dad was presumed to be positive while being the one taking care of the children. Therefore exposing the children. But this is just speculation by me I guess. Good thoughts to everyone affected

 

[lovemachine]

Almost a week in with my quarantine. No symptoms yet!

 

[wagyu52]

My mom-in-law is 93 1/2 Had a hart attack 4 stents put in in November, down hill slide since. My sis-in-law, her name may or may not be Karen is in charge. Karen was directing the family Christmas, who can come, masks, gloves, face shield and social distance mandatory, all more than willing to comply.
Hospice was called yesterday.
My M-in-L in probably one of her last coherent request, moved up Christmas to tonight and wants to see her grandchildren and great grandchildren no mask required. She wants to see faces smiling. Good for her, I told my wife she has more in heaven than on earth and doesn’t want to be late. Cheers to you Dorthy.

 

[paintman]

Wife’s dad came home sick thanksgiving weekend. He is an over the road trucker. Cough and drainage but was mostly ok. Over it in about 4 days. Her mom was sick two days later. Her mom is hooked on pills, is on oxygen and will literally drink nothing but Pepsi. She is 58 and looks 75.
we assumed she just had a sinus infection and it wouldn’t go away because of the way she treats her body. So she finally went to the doctor last week and they tested her. Just got the results about 20 minutes ago. Positive. Other than a slight cough and drainage she is fine. But she has been this way since thanksgiving.

 

[HoughMade]

I don't know the answer to that obviously, but this virus transmission seems to be unpredictable. There are situations where people catch it being in no high-risk situation whatsoever. And then there are people that live together and even sleep in the same bed that don't transmit it to one another.

There are either certain people or certain phases of the infection where it transmits quite well. So if they have a high risk child I think continued quarantine is wise

I am guessing that most to all viruses have these wide variances in transmission, symptoms, etc. but we just haven't paid attention. We assume that if we have different symptoms than someone else, it was a different virus. In every other circumstance, no one was being tested to determine the exact virus. Therefore, we never confirmed that the viruses were doing vastly different things to different people.

 

[jkaetz]

99 year old grandparent. In an assisted living facility, no visitors or leaving their rooms since March. First reported cases in October, she got it last month. She didn't even know, said it felt like a cold. Two weeks of no drama and she's all clear. She also said that the facility lifted the room quarantine recently. I want the facility to acknowledge that their mitigation policies are a failure and allow us to celebrate her 100th birthday in person next month.