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greatauntoftriplets

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42. I'm happy to hear that you're finally feeling better.

Sun Jan 2, 2022, 05:39 PM

Jan 2022

That took a while and certainly spoiled your Christmas plans.

I like not having to work anymore, but miss the paycheck. Still sort of laid up after my ankle fracture last year in combination with my bad knee. Thinking about replacement surgery, but not while COVID is raging the way it is. Lunch one of these days sounds good.

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My husband tested positive for Covid. [View all] MontanaMama Jan 2022 OP

Was reading that using the swab in the throat is more accurate than nose for Omicron. Nevilledog Jan 2022 #1

I saw a piece on TV about that. They ended up doing both tests on a woman at the same time. liberalla Jan 2022 #43

The suggestion I saw was Ms. Toad Jan 2022 #46

Glad they didn't recommend nose first..... Nevilledog Jan 2022 #51

Ya got that right - - Ewwwww! Talitha Jan 2022 #69

Doesn't it depend on the test? MontanaMama Jan 2022 #56

The test itself says to swab the nose. Ms. Toad Jan 2022 #66

Good to know! Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2022 #88

See! Bleach or mouthwash would work! COL Mustard Jan 2022 #52

Hope he recovers quickly malaise Jan 2022 #2

Take care of yourself. greatauntoftriplets Jan 2022 #3

So did my 22-year old niece Freddie Jan 2022 #6

And my great-niece now seems to have it, though she's tested negative twice at home. greatauntoftriplets Jan 2022 #31

I'm Dubious Re: My Negative ProfessorGAC Jan 2022 #17

It may have been omicron. Certainly fits my niece's description. greatauntoftriplets Jan 2022 #30

Thanks ProfessorGAC Jan 2022 #41

I'm happy to hear that you're finally feeling better. greatauntoftriplets Jan 2022 #42

Five of my relatives have come down with covid left-of-center2012 Jan 2022 #4

I got a text about an hour ago... VarryOn Jan 2022 #20

"We'll be fine ..." left-of-center2012 Jan 2022 #39

I really do believe we'd be fine if we tested positive.... VarryOn Jan 2022 #71

+1000 crimycarny Jan 2022 #91

Yeah my husband and I are both positive. ismnotwasm Jan 2022 #5

Sending good vibes your way... Irish_Dem Jan 2022 #7

Right? MontanaMama Jan 2022 #57

I know, but you have a lot of vaccine in your systems. Irish_Dem Jan 2022 #61

Crap, MM. How is he doing? cilla4progress Jan 2022 #8

Thanks cilla. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #11

Ok. cilla4progress Jan 2022 #14

MM, so glad he's not really sick. We're out in Lolo and since I never go anywhere and my grandson ratchiweenie Jan 2022 #48

Hi neighbor! MontanaMama Jan 2022 #60

Yes, would love to meet you. We returned to Missoula just before all this started. We ratchiweenie Jan 2022 #65

Oh how I love Home Resource! MontanaMama Jan 2022 #67

It certainly seems like omicron is milder than past variants captain queeg Jan 2022 #9

Yeah like over 90% of hospitalized Covid patients are unvaccinated. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #12

Don't assume it. LisaL Jan 2022 #85

I don't have any risk factors that I know of. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #89

Remember how we heard about herd immunity way back when? luvtheGWN Jan 2022 #93

It took 5 tests over 2 or 3 days for my friend to test positive fwiw. chowder66 Jan 2022 #10

Yes. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #15

Wishing you all a full, quick recovery! SheltieLover Jan 2022 #13

I hope you all feel better soon, MM! Diamond_Dog Jan 2022 #16

Oh dear, hermetic Jan 2022 #18

So very Sorry, MontanaMama! Cha Jan 2022 #19

Good luck to all of you! electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #21

Holding you and your family in my thoughts. mahina Jan 2022 #22

I truly hope you all get nothing more serious than you already have experienced... Moostache Jan 2022 #23

Dang! So sorry to hear about this. CottonBear Jan 2022 #24

sorry to hear that Kali Jan 2022 #25

I hope all turns out well for everyone. Take care and stay safe. LoisB Jan 2022 #26

Wishing you and your family a speedy recovery. gademocrat7 Jan 2022 #27

I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's diagnosis, MontanaMama! LaMouffette Jan 2022 #28

Take care of yourselves, MM. sheshe2 Jan 2022 #29

Recommended. H2O Man Jan 2022 #32

Thank heaven you're all vaxxed and boosted oldtime dfl_er Jan 2022 #33

Be well, Mr. & Mrs. Montana Bayard Jan 2022 #34

Please test. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #58

My niece's husband got it at a family gathering. barbtries Jan 2022 #35

Healing vibes sent...... Heartstrings Jan 2022 #36

Stay safe and I hope that everyone has mild cases LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2022 #37

"religious mask wearing" is as close as I ever want to get to any form of religion. erronis Jan 2022 #38

We don't go anywhere without masks. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #62

Vaccine, boosted, and Omicron means you are super immune Jon King Jan 2022 #40

I just need a super hero cape! MontanaMama Jan 2022 #63

Here's hoping he recovers fully lillypaddle Jan 2022 #44

Wishing you all the best! Solly Mack Jan 2022 #45

Did you get a PCR? You're undoubtedly positive, I'm sorry to say. Maru Kitteh Jan 2022 #47

No PCR. Hubs took an antigen test because MontanaMama Jan 2022 #64

"religious mask wearing"? SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2022 #49

I took "religious mask wearing" to mean she's recommending mask wearing wherever and whenever ARPad95 Jan 2022 #53

It is a common figure of speech to say someone "does something religiously" when you mean... Hekate Jan 2022 #54

I suspected that it was. But given today' vernacular I wasn't sure. SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2022 #70

Thanks MM and all for this thread of info. On the one hand it's good to know it CAN be a "bad cold"... Hekate Jan 2022 #50

Take care of yourself. yardwork Jan 2022 #55

I heard on TV from some source that I normally trust that ... LAS14 Jan 2022 #59

They don't. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #72

There is one company that makes antibodies which work against Omicron. LisaL Jan 2022 #84

Just a SHOUT out to you guys! bluestarone Jan 2022 #68

Thanks friend. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #76

I contacted covid in March of 2020 WVreaper Jan 2022 #73

Many were and are asymptomatic MyMission Jan 2022 #87

My in laws Dorian Gray Jan 2022 #74

Thanks. I sure hope so. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #77

Take advil and try to sleep! Dorian Gray Jan 2022 #78

Oh shit. 2naSalit Jan 2022 #75

I know. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #79

I would be too. 2naSalit Jan 2022 #82

Hope it's mild and he's well soon.. mountain grammy Jan 2022 #80

Are you guys able to get tests promptly? AdamGG Jan 2022 #81

Tests aren't easy to get. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #90

Be safe stillspkg Jan 2022 #83

Get well soon! panader0 Jan 2022 #86

My husband had it several weeks ago but I didn't...my daughters got it Demsrule86 Jan 2022 #92

My son and I tested negative again this morning. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #94