edie3
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Post by edie3 on Dec 30, 2022 14:36:40 GMT
We had a small (9) Christmas eve family dinner. Right now, 4 of the 9 are testing positive. Seems to be mild so far. I tested negative yesterday, haven't tested today.
Make it 5 of the 9 now.
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Post by gar on Dec 30, 2022 14:38:03 GMT
Aww sorry to hear that. Hope everyone stays mild!
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iowgirl
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Post by iowgirl on Dec 30, 2022 15:44:00 GMT
I also hope for mild symptoms and speedy recoveries for everyone.
I think it is our new normal. I escaped everything for over 2 years. I got really sick before the "Pandemic" officially was on the books, but I am so sure I had Covid. I can actually trace the steps back to a person traveling to the US from Europe and finally ending up with me - through MANY steps along the line.
But mid-December my DH and I both got wacked again. I did not test. We both felt pretty rotton for a couple days, then tired for a couple weeks. We are isolated in our lives anyway, and while we were sick, we passed on going out with friends, etc.
But I think Covid is here to stay. I am hoping it is milder and not lethal, but things are sometimes, depending on your overall health.
I was interested to see that the Spanish Flu is actually still going around. Much milder, but still strains of it.
It's time to not be afraid, but also please learn from our past and STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK! Good golly.
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Post by elaine on Dec 30, 2022 15:47:57 GMT
Oh no! I hope that it is mild for everyone.
Influenza A has been kicking our extended family’s butts. We had it during Thanksgiving and the week after. My dh’s sister and her family all have it now and her grandkids have been really sick with it.
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Post by bc2ca on Dec 30, 2022 16:28:57 GMT
I hope it continues to be mild cases for your family.  |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Dec 30, 2022 16:36:48 GMT
That sucks. Hope those infected have mild cases and that those not infected don’t get it. And that no one ends up with long Covid.
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Post by LilyRose on Dec 30, 2022 16:39:16 GMT
I’m sorry! Hopefully you can avoid it.
I’m in the same boat—my boyfriend gave me Covid for Christmas. He tested positive on Christmas morning, and I did yesterday. I’m already on Paxlovid, so hopefully it will stay mild. I avoided Covid for 2.5 years, but my streak has come to an end. Now I’m worried for my mom—she sat next to my guy at dinner on Saturday night.
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edie3
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Post by edie3 on Dec 30, 2022 17:08:24 GMT
Thanks for the well wishes! I feel like crap, but tested negative today. Who know?
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MDscrapaholic
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Dec 30, 2022 17:29:58 GMT
Hoping you continue to test negative and that it's just a bug!
I don't wanna jinx myself, but I haven't caught it yet!
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Post by Zee on Dec 30, 2022 18:16:16 GMT
I just went back to work last night after 9 days off. Ugh.
I hope you feel ok soon!
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Post by canadianlinda on Dec 30, 2022 18:46:19 GMT
Thanks for the well wishes! I feel like crap, but tested negative today. Who know? My Sister tested negative several times (even in the Hospital) but she definitely had it. Hope you don’t get it. |
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Post by wholarmor on Dec 30, 2022 19:43:33 GMT
Thanks for the well wishes! I feel like crap, but tested negative today. Who know? It took several days of feeling crappy and testing for my positive to show up on a home test. I would just assume you have it and stay isolated for at least 5 days after symptoms start and mask up when you go out. |
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Post by wholarmor on Dec 30, 2022 19:45:20 GMT
I finally got it for the first time right before Thanksgiving. It sure picks the worst times to hit. Hope you feel better soon
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Post by purplebee on Dec 30, 2022 21:14:53 GMT
It’s everywhere. Friends here in Arkansas have it along w/my hairdresser and her Mom, Dh stepmom in Utah is recovering and my sister’s family in MD finally caught it but are doing ok. I’m sure the US will continue to see an upswing after holiday gatherings. I had it a year ago, and got my Bivalent vax in October, but I’m a bit nervous about going back to school next Weds., where I am a Cafeteria Cashier in Primary school for part of my job.
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RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Dec 30, 2022 22:32:18 GMT
Get better soon. We had 5 positives in work last week, including me. What a lovely Christmas present.
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Post by lucyg on Dec 30, 2022 22:34:02 GMT
oh, that sucks so much. I’m sorry and hope everyone has mild cases that go away quickly.
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Post by belgravia on Dec 30, 2022 23:37:04 GMT
I got it about 2-3 weeks ago. It was fairly mild, but I’m still a bit congested and fatigued. It seems to be dragging on and on!
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Post by peabay on Dec 31, 2022 1:06:21 GMT
Almost everyone I know who has avoided it has lost their 3 year battle in the last week. This variant is just so contagious....
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peabay
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Post by peabay on Dec 31, 2022 1:06:54 GMT
I got it about 2-3 weeks ago. It was fairly mild, but I’m still a bit congested and fatigued. It seems to be dragging on and on! Same! I had a very mild case but I'm still blowing my nose! |
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Post by Merge on Dec 31, 2022 2:08:05 GMT
I’m so sorry. I hope you recover quickly.
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Post by belgravia on Dec 31, 2022 2:41:41 GMT
I got it about 2-3 weeks ago. It was fairly mild, but I’m still a bit congested and fatigued. It seems to be dragging on and on! Same! I had a very mild case but I'm still blowing my nose! Especially when I’m out in the cold walking the dog! I swear I have Kleenex in every pocket. |
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 31, 2022 3:08:16 GMT
I figure it is just a matter of time for most of us. May you all recover quickly or miss it this time.
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Post by travelsoul on Dec 31, 2022 3:15:36 GMT
Sorry to hear and hopefully all symptoms remain mild and the cases short. This happened to us last Christmas Eve. We intentionally avoided the big extended family party because it felt risky. We hosted a small dinner for my immediate family, 6 adults and 2 kids. Next day my brother woke up sick as a dog with Covid. Three more of us tested positive a few days later. The big family party with 25 people remained Covid free. The most frustrating part was that side of the family were Covid deniers and still throw this in our faces today.
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Post by Zee on Dec 31, 2022 3:16:43 GMT
Almost everyone I know who has avoided it has lost their 3 year battle in the last week. This variant is just so contagious.... It's so weird. I have a coworker who also had never gotten it until now, and she got just as sick as I did. Steroids and the whole bit. It would really be fascinating to know what exactly is involved in each variant on making some people very sick and others not at all. |
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Post by tenacious on Dec 31, 2022 3:29:09 GMT
Almost everyone I know who has avoided it has lost their 3 year battle in the last week. This variant is just so contagious.... This would be me! My winning streak ended on Christmas Eve. But, it’s been mild. |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Dec 31, 2022 3:38:55 GMT
I hope everyone with it has mild cases and feel better soon.
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Post by snoopy on Dec 31, 2022 4:54:56 GMT
Almost everyone I know who has avoided it has lost their 3 year battle in the last week. This variant is just so contagious.... This was DH and I as well. He got it from a coworker shortly after Thanksgiving, then I got it from DH. I was testing at home every 48 hours, and was obviously sick for a few days before my home test finally came back positive. Thankfully both of our cases were fairly mild and we are recovered now. I hope everyone else has mild cases too! |
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Post by tincin on Dec 31, 2022 15:11:47 GMT
Hope you’re feeling better. At this point I look at Covid as a game of tag and I don’t want to be it.
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Post by peabay on Dec 31, 2022 15:14:00 GMT
Hope you’re feeling better. At this point I look at Covid as a game of tag and I don’t want to be it. Seriously - I hope you're masked and vaxxed. I can name 2 people I know who have avoided it up to now and haven't gotten it in the last 3 weeks (out of dozens.) This variant is so crazy contagious. Be careful out there! |
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edie3
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Post by edie3 on Dec 31, 2022 16:01:48 GMT
I am still testing negative. I guess I got lucky, so far.
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