I have COVID as of yesterday, after being exposed by a family member.
both of us unmasked, for less than 10" while she grabbed the grandkids last Wednesday. She's an RN and I trusted her, but I shouldn't have.
Unknown to me/us, she had put off her booster for several weeks because she didn't want to feel bad and miss a day of work (ER nurse). She felt herself getting ill and quick got a booster last Wednesday. She was sick on Thursday and tried to pass it off as side-effects to the shot to me on the phone. By Friday night, I was sick too. I am so pissed by the deception.
I was told to quarantine for 10 days from yesterday. Let no-one in our house, don't go anywhere (store, etc.) lay low. I'm using one bathroom and two rooms upstairs. She's now telling me it's only 5 days and I don't need to prove I'm well. I'm not listening to her, of course. She's just worried about the free babysitting we provide. I'm following what I was told by my provider. She and my son are divorced and it's been difficult to navigate some of her behavior. Sadly, now our little granddaughter, aged 5 is sick. Our grandson, age 7, has been vaccinated thanks to my son and me (which pissed her off for some reason), and he hasn't gotten sick so far.
I will follow this rant with good news for all. But I'm really pissed about this. We still grocery shop online, wipe everything with clorox, do curbside pickup for everything, have been total mole people for most of the last two years. But all it takes is one weak link, and wham!
On the upside: I am 73 year old female, overweight, with COPD, asthma, and type 2 diabetes. In my favor, Im told despite all of this, I'm a "young 73." I have both vaccines, my flu shot and my 3rd Covid shot (booster). I have not had a fever (at least not above 199), have not lost taste and smell (so it's Omicron), I felt slightly achy on Saturday and yesterday, today that's gone. I have a bronchitis like cough/croupy, high up in the chest, a slight sore throat and that's all for now. I am sooo very grateful for the vaccines and boosters. I am sure they are saving my life. Good luck everyone!
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The CDC is STILL under undue influence from non-scientific pressures and TFG era appointees, and it will take years for this administration to clean house.
This is a direct response from my wife's boss, a Dr who is one of the most respected in his specialty (Neuroscience) in the entire world.
Even now commercial concerns are driving the Covid Response. Gotta love Unregulated Rethuglican Capitalism.
I love it and am going to steal it. 
I usually call getting into my professional gear "girding my loins," but I do like your turn of phrase.
I’m angry with you and for you. I hope you and your grandkids get through this okay…and soon.
were infected by someone who should know better. Maybe start charging for baby-sitting?? Most Grams I know do. Take care.
On the up side, this lying hypocrite is no longer married to your son. 
Since she was upset about grandson getting vax, my gut says she might well be an anti-vaxer & perhaps she never received any vaxes.
... not only with you but also with her own kids. This is so unfair and frankly scary. Stay tough my friend, and try to remain positive. The quarantine time is 10 days to the safety zone. It's 5 days only if you're required to report back to work. Many of us believe that 5 days is way too soon and it's a dangerous way to possibly infect others.
I haven't had the virus (yet) but other DUers have reported that a sore throat is a sure sign. Not necessarily running a temperature because it doesn't always happen that way. One thing I know for sure, if you should have any difficulty breathing, call 911 immediately.
Good luck and stay safe.
Best wishes to you both! 💖
