Omicron hit home. We got exposed to a family member. Vic showed symptoms 2 days after exposure. My eldest exhibited symptoms the following day, without fever. 5 days after exposure, I am waiting for my symptoms to make themselves known. Still, I am assuming that I am also positive.
I admit, I couldn't grasp the thought of having it in our home. My primary concern was my unvaccinated children. Though what we got was mild, there still is no certainty how my unvaccinated children will react to this strain.
I tried to prepare for it as soon as we heard that our primary exposure tested positive. I put all our meds in place, I tried to gather information from those with unvaccinated patients, planned our meals, briefed the whole household on what to expect. This way, we can limit the impact of these adjustments. Personally, having all these in place made it easier for me to have a sense of control. Managing the situation gave me a little piece of sanity. I do not want to be frazzled because my whole family will break down if they see me breaking down.
Did I mention that both sides of our family got the virus simultaneously? It was one of those kaloka days.
What kept me grounded? The fact that this was milder and that this will eventually end the pandemic kept me grounded. It was just one of those difficult, but inevitable phases in life that we need to go through. I just had to accept it like tooth extraction or appendix removal.
Once I was past the anxiety stage, I was able to sleep better. I was able to plan out our living arrangements. I have set up a mini-pantry on the second level. I have figured out a water - source and I am on the verge of setting up a portable cooking area.
Since our isolation period started, I've laid out a mattress in the common area where I've been sleeping. This has been an extension of my room anyway, so most of my items are within reach.
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Isolation will really affect you in the head. I am thankful that we all have our anti-social devices to keep us connected and entertained.
Isolation also makes us yearn physical contact. I am yearning to hug every member of my family. I hope I isolated them in time. I am kinda glad that the 3 younger children are forced to build a bond. They are enjoying their independence now. It is an exercise on responsibility too. That is the other silver lining in this situation. It makes all these things easier to understand.
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