Well, this is ironic, I suppose

[luzula]

So I moved home to my parents again because my flatmates wanted to take too many risks for my taste (taking friends home, visiting friends at home, when we were well into the third wave). I was isolating myself within the home, so I felt that was safe.

But now my dad has tested positive! Oh joy. It seems unlikely he got it from me, which is a relief (I got home Friday evening, he first got symptoms early on Sunday). His symptoms were very vague, so he didn't even think to warn us--it was only on Friday evening that he said "Why does this horse radish not smell of anything?", and I was like, oh fuck. My dad is the epitome of the distracted scientist with his mind in the clouds, and while it's impossible to know where he got it, I can well imagine him neglecting basic safety precautions at some point. I don't know why I felt safer here.

His symptoms are now gone, and it seems he got off easy, which is at least a relief (he's 65). Of course we immediately started isolating within the home, but it had been days! Neither Mom (who is 70) nor I have symptoms, and we got tested, but haven't got the results yet. Augh.

And on the way home from testing, Mom insisted on stopping at the supermarket because she wanted some spinach for her salad, despite me arguing vehemently against it!!! She could very likely be infected and contagious, and sure, she wore a mask, but I still consider that completely unethical. We had food at home and she didn't really need that spinach. She said that Swedish guidelines say it's okay for people who have infected family members to go to the grocery store, and I reminded her that she has herself criticized the laxity with which Sweden has handled the pandemic. So, what, the rules should be stricter but they should not apply to you? This is why we are in this situation...

Why am I surrounded by covidiots?? (Thanks james, for that term.)

Comments

[nnozomi]

Oh dear! I'm glad your dad is probably okay, and hope the rest of you are too. Take good care, and I hope you have something to do that will help work off the AARRGGH feelings.

[james]

You're welcome! I got it from somewhere, but don't recall where.

[desireearmfeldt]

Ack! I hope you and your family remain okay.

[lilysea]

Oh no! :(

May you and your mother both test negative!

and yes, I am LIVID at your mother - Spinach is not worth potentially killing a supermarket cashier or another shopper for.

Here in Australia the rules are "while waiting on your COVID test results you may not leave your house for any reason except urgent medical treatment"

[tei]

Ugh, I’m sorry about your parents (both in different ways, I suppose!)

[ride_4ever]

*agrees that your aarrgghh is justified and thinks wellness thoughts for you and yours*

[feroxargentea]

Oh no! I hope you'll be okay!

Ugh to the spinach. I do understand the annoyance of going without fresh food (I was literally on the doormat about to go food shopping when my partner came back from a nightshift saying "I don't feel well", and we were down to one lemon by the time we were allowed out again -- I was considering how to make grog to keep off the scurvy).

[regshoe]

Argh, how awful. Ugh, and having to deal with other people taking silly risks must be just the worst on top of the anxiety of all that... But I'm glad your dad is feeling better now, and I hope you and your mom are OK. <3

[seascribble]

I'm glad your dad seems to have got off okay, but I am VERY disappointed in your mom. Does she think she's American!

[skygiants]

I'm so sorry, I hope everyone in your family ends up OK!

[lyr]

Gah. I'm sorry, but it's good your dad seems to be okay. I hope you and your mom are, too.

[mergatrude]

Ugh! So many hugs!

I hope things go well for you.

[hurry_sundown]

Oh geez. I hope everyone is all right. *hugs you from afar*

[chestnut_pod]

May you and your mother both test negative! And may your father stay well!

And gosh, ugh to the rest. Much commiseration and support.

[hyarrowen]

Oh, hell's bells. I hope you've got your results by now, but such a worry that you had to have the tests at all. I'm glad you were feeling OK when you made this post... Your mother - well, I know you have your ups and downs with her and this sounds like one of the downs. And I always though Sweden would be one of the more sensible countries with regards to the pandemic, but no! Even though you're nothing like as idiotic as the Brits.

Take good care of yourself.

[garonne]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope you and your Mom are getting on okay.