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So anyone here in the “high risk” category for covid? What things will you be changing about daily life as restrictions ease in our area? I’m asking because my mom lives with us and is high risk. We have been very strict with lockdown because of it (we have two kids and we started quarantine before lockdown happened) it’s so tempting to want to see my sister and her fam (she has 4 kids) but since her hubby works outside the house, my mom’s dr is cautioning against that. Which I totally get and respect. I’m just curious if everyone else is being this strict still.  
So anyone here in the “high risk” category for covid?

18 Answers

+10 votes
by (7k points)
 
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We've expanded our circle slightly just to help my kids cope a bit. But I'm not I'm not expanding any further. And we're still avoiding Parks even once they open and large group things. It will be end of summer before we make any big changes most likely
+2 votes
by (8.9k points)
We are definitely still being strict and my parent is coming to stay with us to recover post surgery. She is also high risk. Our lockdown will be remaining tight for awhile
by (1.2k points)
@robbery this is refreshing to hear. I feel like everyone is going to exercise all their freedoms and we will be the odd ones out. But I didn’t know if we were being too extra. ❤️❤️
by (8.9k points)
@heller3 you’re not alone. I’ve been feeling the same way, but honestly I think it’s good to remain tight as long as you can. It just means things will be safer and smoother once we do get back out.  
by (8.9k points)
I convinced myself to have a friend over on our front lawn the other day, we sat apart and wore masks, and I’m sure it was totally safe. I’ve still been regretting it. I guess I’m just not ready.  
by (1.2k points)
@robbery I totally think you need to do what’s makes you feel comfortable too! If it pushes your boundaries, it’s ok to step back! We definitely have had social distant hangs with friends outdoors. But that’s as far as we have gotten
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We are still being this strict and aren’t even in the high-risk category, though my MIL is. She lives alone and we are her sole provider if she has any health issues come up, so we’ve been doing it for her. We’re planning to maintain the strict at-home routine as long as possible. I’m very lucky to work from home currently, but eventually know I’ll have to go back. I will wear a mask at work as well as gloves.  
by (1.2k points)
@gibberish my husband works outside of the house- but wears a mask and has a very strict disinfecting routine throughout his day. Strips at the door, we sanitize everything from his phone to his belt and he showers after washing his hands. It’s what makes us feel most comfortable with my momma.  
by (10.6k points)
@heller3 yes I think I will be the same.  
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by (4.7k points)
I’m high risk, diabetic, today was my first day to a store since before March 10. Everyone in my house has been working but washing hands and changing clothes when home. I foresee just a lot of washing hands as much as possible and wiping down surfaces once a day. I will continue to wear masks.  
+9 votes
by (7.8k points)
We have done a few front porch visits. same situation as you. mom & hubby are high risk, 2 kids in my home. Mom has stayed inside and aibs will come to front, we open windows and we wear masks. She joined us outside last time but kept distance. Depends on so many factors. No easy answers. Good luck to your family. stay healthy!  
by (1.2k points)
@career727 thank you! Makes me feel so much less crazy that we aren’t alone! Stay healthy as well! ❤️❤️
by (1.6k points)
In general I've read everyone should assess their individual situations and adjust accordingly. We also will be making decisions based on those guidelines.  
+10 votes
by (3.8k points)
We area still being super strict. We have three kids. 8. 5, 5 and 3. 5 months. The youngest was 6 wks early so we are being especially careful for him. The only person we see is my brother in law who only sees us. We will continue to do this as long as we can. Especially if there is a spike after all the parties this weekend or a chance it’s coming back this fall or winter.  I know some people think we are extreme but I do not care.  
by (1.2k points)
@feil6 thanks for sharing! Glad I’m not alone:)
by (3.8k points)
@heller3 I’m glad I’m not too!  
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by (1.2k points)
We have been following strict quarantine guidelines since before it started and will continue to do so. We just want to keep our babies safe and healthy (2. 5 yrs and almost 1). It’s nice to know we’re not alone.  
+12 votes
by (1.8k points)
We’ve had a couple of family members come over & visit outside while social distancing but that’s it. We’re still quarantined & my kids aren’t going anywhere except riding bikes & taking walks in our neighborhood.  
+8 votes
by (2.6k points)
I have type 1 diabetes so I’m high risk if I were to get it. We haven’t had anyone over but I have gone to visit my boyfriend.  
+7 votes
by (1.5k points)
I'm not especially high risk although my immune system seems pretty weak in general because I get sick often. Plus my youngest was ventilated the ICU with lung issues for a week when he was a toddler and has had one or two less severe bouts since then so I worry about him. We're being pretty careful, although my husband has to go out to work for a few hours most days so that worries me. I do plan on having a few outdoor, socially distanced get-togethers with friends over the summer because that seems to be pretty low-risk. But I think it will be a while before I'm comfortable going anywhere indoors or anywhere with larger crowds outdoors.  
by (1.2k points)
@kovrov9 yes we do socially distant outdoor hangs now and feel good about that- and it’s tricky to do that with my sister because the kids just get so excited and want to play like they normally would.  
by (1.5k points)
@heller3 right, the kids struggle with it for sure. That's the hard part.  
+13 votes
by (1.8k points)
We are not personally high risk but will still stay pretty isolated because my husband and I bother have to work outside the home, I'm a nurse and am exposed to Covid positive patients every shift so for public health I'll still stay home.  
by (1.2k points)
@manteltree42563 that has to be so hard. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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by (5.6k points)
My son and I have asthma so high risk. We’ve met our parents for walks at a distance and one neighbor family. I’ve hung out at a distance with a couple neighbors twice. The only change I can foresee is us having my dad to hangout in our backyard and maybe do the same at my MIL’s. We’ve decided we aren’t changing much at all when restrictions change because it seems like so many people are not going to socially isolate anymore. Our hairdresser has rescheduled us a couple times and we have appts for early June but we will likely cancel them. I’ve had to take my cat to the vet the past couple days. That’s the only time very recently I’ve been in a place of business. I think we need to still take it very seriously because despite restrictions being lifted, the virus is still out there and caused a lot of harm in our state/area.  
+2 votes
by (500 points)
Being super strict and staying that way. Not high risk but better to be safe. It’ll be over soon enough & things back to normal. A year or so is not so much time that we will compromise our safety.  
+10 votes
by (3.9k points)
We're being careful overall, but we are seeing some family members outside. We think it's okay considering the studies showcasing outdoor vs. indoor exposure are significantly different.  
by (1.2k points)
@tucky yes we see people (and family) outside and 6ft apart now and are very comfortable with that. Thankfully the weather has made that easier.  
by (3.9k points)
@heller3 exactly!  
+19 votes
by (4.1k points)
We are being careful. I am hyperthyroid. I have a 6yr old and a 3. 5 yr old. We see my Mom who lives alone and works from home. She and my family are helping my grandfather, my mom's dad, who is in a nursing home here in DP. We run curbside errands for him and bring him food so he doesn't have to have food from the facility brought to him. We send him puzzles newspapers and video chat with him. We instacart our groceries and only go out when we have to. We go on bike rides around our neighborhood and play in our large backyard.  
+12 votes
by (2.3k points)
We are being pretty strict because I am immune suppressed due to medication I have to take.  
+7 votes
by (3.3k points)
We are sticking to outdoor visits only with a few friends and my parents. Keeping some distance. We will probably continue this through much of the summer. I have asthma and my niece is immune compromised (we have shared living house with two units with my sis and her husband and college aged daughter).  
+8 votes
by (8.1k points)
We’re been out and about with masks and hand washing. Mostly very small Scout gatherings & all outdoors. My dad is high risk but he’s in the hospital. Mom is a nurse and I work in a surgical clinic which has been open for weeks now - so it’s whatever.  
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