self-isolating

[redbird]

I will be self-isolating from now until March 28, because Adrian is sick with what the doctor thinks is probably coronavirus, and I saw her last weekend. So, a fortnight from this past Saturday.

This isn't going to make a lot of difference compared to what I was already doing; I am very glad we are now in an apartment with a little bit of back and side yard, which will be handy if I want to be outside and not worry about passing someone on a sidewalk.

cattitude and I have a reasonable stock of food and other consumables, with the exception of one medication, which Carmen mailed the prescription for after our tele-medicine session on Tuesday.

Adrian is also well-stocked with food and relevant medicines, and isn't in any of the high-risk groups, so I am not terribly worried, but I wish I could take care of her.

cattitude and I went for a walk around the neighborhood this afternoon, before Adrian talked to her doctor and then to me. I am happy to report that I have now seen dandelions and periwinkle, and a very pale cherry tree that is just starting to bloom.

Comments

[used_songs]

Take care of yourself!

[redbird]

Thanks. I am sitting here with a cup of hot tea.

[pameladean]

Having to isolate oneself from loved ones is a bad aspect of this situation. Good health to both you and Adrian.

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[oursin]

Sending best wishes and good thoughts to you all.

[princessofgeeks]

Yikes!

Fingers and toes crossed.

[julian]

Whup. My best to Adrian -- and you. (Self isolating can be Irksome, but walking is such a goodness.)

[minoanmiss]

This, so much this.

[adrian_turtle]

Thank you. I am sick enough to be miserable, but not dangerously sick. Also, sick enough that I don't feel like going for a walk. That's just as well, because it's not good for the health of my neighbors for me to go past the door of the building.

Unfortunately, I live in a building with 11 apartments where it's not good for the health of my neighbors for me to go TO the door of the building, where a comrade will be bringing me groceries. Or to the basement when I need to do laundry in the communal machine. So I'm going to be less isolated than Redbird, even though I'm definitely contagious and she is only possibly contagious.

[redbird]

Meanwhile, cattitude is on the way to CVS to fill the Ritalin prescription, which arrived in the mail this afternoon. But he is a bit less likely to be contagious than I am, and is wearing a dust mask.

[julian]

Miserable sucks, even if it's not dangerous yet. Is it the kind of miserable where you can at least concentrate on a book and/or tv show, or is your concentration shot?

[minnehaha]

Please know that B and I are concerned for you and yours.

K.

[snippy]

Wishing you all health.

[green_knight]

Wishing all of you all the best.

[otter]

We went for a walk today to the mail box. 2 mile round trip. And successfully gave wide berth to other pedestrians along the way.

I hope you stay well, and that Adrian recovers easily.

[light_of_summer]

I'm waving hello and sending best wishes to you and yours!

[ranunculus]

Sending good vibes for your continued good health and Adrian's quick recovery.

[umadoshi]

Yikes. *hugs*

[finch]

Best of health to you and yours!

[st_aurafina]

I hope she has a quick recovery, and that you guys do okay in isolation. <3

[cjsmith]

E-hugs and good luck, to Adrian as well as to you.

[coth]

Best to you all. I'm glad you got your walk last night, and that you have a back yard. I hope you can see blossom from your windows.

[redbird]

There's a forsythia in bloom that we can see clearly from the living room window, and a crocus I planted last fall. It helps.

[tiger_spot]

Good luck to you and Adrian.