Late last week, my daughter came down with bronchitis. Our family CRNP listened to Kareema's symptoms and prescribed a 5-day antibiotic regime, which, in the past, has always worked licketty-split to knock out infections such as this. (Kareema is prone to bronchitis, every year about this time.) On Friday, after there was no improvement, our doctor asked how soon could she get to urgent care. I waited out side for her.
Doc did a covid swab and told daughter to finish the antibiotic. She (doc) would call as soon as the test results were in, in 3-5 days. Doc called today; daughter tested positive for Covid. I could hear her ask Kareema how I was doing. I had a cold, with low-grade fever, started Saturday night, but nothing else. Doc wanted me to stop by for a swab right away.
I knew it was only a head cold.
I was wrong.
Dadgummit!
We thought we were safe because we diligently followed the CDC protocols. For the most part, we were...until we weren't.
We will continue to follow CDC guidelines. Donovan, who is in a tech school, will not be allowed near us for two weeks. He planned to come home for ten days, but cannot now. We all are disappointed but realized it's better if he doesn't.
My "cold" started Saturday afternoon, so, technically, I am now Day Three into this new adventure.
I wish you all a Covid-free holiday season, on through to the end of this mess.
Bless you all!
Martha
