…sometimes, massaging and soothing around their nose/nasal area can help and might distract and soothe him from not having his dummy and make breathing easier …I don’t know if he would respond to that …

That's exactly what I did when I was feeding him and it helped a bit

…yeah, it’ll help him to focus on you and the soothing motions on his face/around his nose and hopefully distract him from the dummy for at least a short while to get a little sleep…I hope that your able to get some rest as well, Jess…:hug:…

If you are having a hot shower, take him in the bathroom with you, the shower steam will also help with his breathing
Hope you both feel better soon :love:

Poor thing, it's awful when they're sick, hoe you both feel better soon

Good suggestion

I think I have covid :bawling:

…awwww you….are tests still readily available…?…you must draw in your extended family’s support and help with little one to allow yourself healing space…:hug:…

I'm totally fine except for a bit of a cough. So annoying.

Stinking cold caught off our granddaughters

They can do a test
and confirm it

Chemists sell £2 test kits now

…Jess doesn’t live in the UK…hence me asking were they readily available where she is..I imagine they are though…

Yeah, they sell them in the pharmacy and supermarkets

Last two colds I had significant breathing issues, but the symptoms were similar to that of hub's (just less severe with the breathing)... so I can see some of the bugs that have been going around mimicking COVID. FWIW, I've never tested positive for COVID but I don't get sick often. Anyway, I have an inhaler now because I have seasonal asthma now apparently :shrug: Maybe I'm just old...

If only. They're still inflated in price here but I think it's because people don't test unless they feel they have to, plus it's backed by our insurance usually, so the company can put any price on it for OTC (over the counter)...

https://www.cvs.com/search?searchTerm=covid%20test
https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/at...20001929-tier3
https://www.walmart.com/search?q=cov...ore%3AIn-store

I get tests sent for free, but I don't bother with those. Dont have a fever.

Is a fever one of the main symptoms now ?

I didn’t have any fevers when I had Covid twice previously

I think so

I never get a fever with it, I can tell by the sore throat and the sinus pains and the exhaustion.

…:love:..…how are you feeling today, any brighter…?..do you still think it’s COVID…?…

…that’s the thing with grandchildren, they love to share…feel well soon, Zizu…

I'm still feeling really bad, I do think it's covid, though I don't really have time to dwell on it :joker:

….awwwwww, rest when you can and draw on the help of others/extended family etc if they’re able to help as well…wishing you well soon, I know that it’s so not easy to take it easier with a little one…:hug:…

I think we're contagious so I'm avoiding going around people

…of course…I know that you’ll rest when/if you can, I know that’s not an easy thing…I hope that you get through it quickly and thinking of you and wishing you well, my love…:hug:..

…@Jessica. …how are you feeling, Jess…are your symptoms easing…?…

I'm a lot better now, just struggling with shortness of breath. My throat was extremely sore yesterday but some warm drinks and a good nights sleep has really eased it.

I'm feeling better as well. Thank god

Some Good News

…shortness of breath seems to be something that can linger for a while with the virus…I'm glad that you're feeling more like yourselves today…:love:…

We all have covid here at home, it's the worst!

do you mean you have a cold?

:shrug:

Not again, bloody hell, I've not had a cold or flu since before Christmas....:fc: it stays that way

Feel better soon

Had covid for over a week, only tested negative on Saturday, was a right pain not being able to go out to the beach in the lovely weather

Why are you testing?

COVID was 4 years ago FFS

My parents had it so just to be on the safe side we did a test

If you are outdoors and away from other people I dont see the issue, we have not been required to stay home for Covid for over 3 years, its just another flu now so no need to worry

It's cold not the bubonic plague

….awwwww, I’m sorry that you’re having such a bad time in your health atm…I know that it’s no consolation right now but at least you’re all hopefully building up an immunity for the future …each day, you’re closer to that recovery time and to feeling better and wishing that for you soon…you take care, Jess and hopefully be well soon…(…all of you…)…:hug:…

Don't be harsh Covid is worse than a cold.