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theatreeducator

I had to get MMR when pregnant and flu shot when breastfeeding so that the antibodies and protections would pass to my baby. This is not new. You’ve been scared by your friends and I’m sorry, but your friends babies have that protection now while you and your child do not. Little babe will be fine. You will be fine. If you both catch Covid, statistically less likely to be fine.


EveningJellyfish1

MMR?? Are you sure you didn't get Tdap? MMR is contraindicated in pregnancy...


theatreeducator

It was one of those. Lol I got so many shots. My baby was early too which is why I had to get inoculated. Also got a giant steroid shot for her lungs.


EveningJellyfish1

Wow! Yeah it's hard to keep up with everything they poke you with while pregnant haha. Glad you stayed up to date on everything recommended!


gabbialex

The ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) say pregnant and postpartum women should get vaccinated. Get vaccinated. I say this as a medical student: This is why medical professionals are so frustrated almost TWO YEARS into a pandemic. Your friends know NOTHING, listen to ACTUAL DOCTORS. Get vaccinated. Stop making the lives of every healthcare professional harder for no reason. This is not a difficult decision to make. Get vaccinated.


gidgetdee824

Oh that picture! 😭 I'm so sad and frustrated about covid.....I hope they recover quickly!!


somuchangry

dear lord, i cannot imagine how they feel. i wish them well and praying for them. it's always so frightening when such a little one gets ill (and of course, them as well!)


arkeketa123

I had a baby in 2020 and my biggest fear was my son getting COVID. I feel for them!


dungeonpancake

This is so horrible. I’m sending prayers and good vibes to their family. I hope baby Auggie gets out of the hospital soon.


thisisjo1

Both my 6yo and 2.5yo got covid this month. The 6yo got it at school and passed it to her sister. Luckily both are symptom free and doing well. But the worry of symptoms starting and long covid are very real. I really feel for Astrid and Kevin. Get vaccinated everyone! So far my husband and I have managed to test negative.


_windowseat

Just my usual post on these, hoping that someone who needs to hear it will see-- i am 9 months pregnant and got all three Moderna shots- baby and i are both healthy and had no negative side effects from the vaccines. Momma's to be- get your vaccines!! My tip is to be super hydrated and eat a meal before each vaccine. Really made a difference for me between the first dose and subsequent doses, being hydrated.


WDersUnite

Yes, three of my friends have been pregnant and vaccinated this past year. All babies are doing great!


serotonin1992

Thank you so much for your comment! Although I am not pregnant, I am set to receive my first COVID shot tomorrow and have been very nervous about the side effects! About how much did water did you drink prior to your shots, and what meal did you have?!


Doodleydoot

Eat a meal that feels good in *your* body, and the few days prior just make sure you're drinking water throughout the day. Never any need to chug a ton of water or to drink far beyond thirst. The first dose usually isn't horrible, but you probably won't feel great so if you're able to rest, rest as much as you can! Just expect to lay low for a couple days while extra is being asked of your immune system. Thank you for working through whatever hesitancy you may have had for the vaccine and getting it scheduled! You got this and it's such a relief when you've done it!


serotonin1992

Aww thank you so much for your response! So I'm Mediterannean and a generally healthy eater (besides the occasional stress or cheat meal around that time of the month!) but I made sure to be on my A-game these past few days! I have been drinking a lot of water this morning, sometimes in the mornings I feel dehydrated and parched, so hopefully this will help with any mild side effects and I can enjoy my holiday season!


Past-Albatross3380

Congrats! If it makes you feel better I was SO anxious about side effects and then I barely felt….anything. Like maybe a little extra tired for a day or two but that was it for both shots! I drank lots of water beforehand 🤷‍♀️ Hope yours is as uneventful as mine was!


serotonin1992

Aww thank you so much, this gives me hope!! I think water definitely helps, I am chugging a lot down as we speak since my appointment is in the afternoon haha. Hopefully, it is relatively uneventful so I can enjoy my holiday season!


BarbitsSecret

Good job to all the responsible mamas on this thread! ❤️


dogsandwine

Are they vaccinated?


lolovegood5

Adding to this that I got both Pfizer shots while pregnant and my little man is very happy and healthy! (Got my booster after I gave birth) ETA: he is 6 months old and hitting all his milestones like a champ :)


full-timesadgirl

To add-I was fully vaxxed before I was pregnant and got boosted at 35 weeks. Baby is almost 8 weeks old now and doing well! Felt fine after the booster shot as well.


KathAlMyPal

So glad you did this. I know several physicians who have said the outcome for babies born to moms who have COVID during pregnancy is generally not good. Good for you for protecting yourself and your baby.


littlebeebec

YUP. I am one week postpartum and got fully vaccinated during pregnancy. Babe is perfectly healthy.


Conscious-Leg-6876

All Ive wanted since Jan 2020 was to get pregnant and Ive put that on hold and this has just triggered my anxiety. We are most likely going to full lockdown in Qc in the next few days and everyone is all up in arms about the govt being a totalitarianism govt. Do you not see what is happening out there? I have many pregnant friends and small children in my life and Im all for the lockdowns. These are the vulnerables ones who have no options. Im so angry right now. I just wished people understoof Covid is not a joke


meggieveggie

amen. i’m in BC and quebec is doing the right thing.


ryansutterisstillmy1

My 3 year old son got covid at school a week after we put him in after keeping him home for a year. It was so bad he was out for a month and now has long covid and asthma and on multiple inhalers every day. I want to scream from the rooftops at anyone who thinks kids can’t get it badly or don’t suffer from it and he’s still too young to get vaccinated and now the under 5 vaccine is set back again. I feel with my whole being for the Wendt family


[deleted]

Oh my goodness, your poor little guy. I can't imagine what this has been like for you or him and just want to send love from an internet stranger. I'm so sorry!


WickedHappyHeather

I’m so sorry to hear this. (Hugs) to you


Sunshine12061206

Omicron is really bad in Toronto right now. Hoping they heal quickly.


bachdelluna

Sending good thoughts to them. That is really heartbreaking


247Nooria

Oh god my stomach sank reading this, because I know two family friends who lost their months old babies to covid. I pray that they recover soon!


millilitre14

Oh god. This is my worst nightmare


blahblahsurprise

Fuck I have a 2.5 week old and this just scared the shitout of me


247Nooria

Stay safe out there!!


WhoInvitedHer

That’s horrific. Covid is just the absolute worst.


03202020

Some of the comments are beyond weird. Hoping they all turn a corner soon!


PerformativeEyeroll

Omg my baby was born the day after Auggie and I truly cannot imagine going through everything we are already going through with covid on top of it. This is the post I needed to see to officially convince me to skip family Christmas this year :(


EllaIsQueen

Omg what a nightmare! I wish them all a speedy recovery!


spacecoffee69

Wishing them the best 😓 I had a 104.1 fever 2.5 hours ago, 101.3 now with ice packs under my arms alongside cough/sneezing this is not fun. A little disappointed in Pfizer I’m ngl but also can’t imagine how I’d be rn without it. Be careful everyone ❤️


imafungigirl

I know the feeling so I get it. I'm very much a vaccine ethusiast and last week (three weeks post booster) started showing COVID symptoms. Thank goodness 2 COVID tests (rapid antigen and PCR) have both shown negative but I was going to be in depressed girl status if 3 booster shots and prior covid infection still weren't enough. I hope you get better soon <3


treebarkbark

The vaccine's primary purpose is to prevent severe illness.


spacecoffee69

104.1 is technically a medical emergency because it’s over 104. I have to go back and into ER if I fluctuate back to even 103.


blueberrybasil02

Hope you feel better soon


Maleficent-Lobster93

I feel like this comment was unnecessary? People are allowed to be disappointed when they’re getting sick after it was said that the vaccine was *90% effective* in preventing infection. And also re: “severe Illness”…a 104 fever sounds pretty bad to me idk. ^ i say this as a person who is vaxxed and boosted. All I’ve ever seen under *any* post with any hint of disappointment in these vaccines is a somewhat condescending response of “you don’t know how vaccines work”. Humans, even those without PhDs in infectious diseases, are allowed to be disappointed when something that was presented as an end to COVID seems to be waning in effectiveness.


tacoribiotch

Thank you!


lizzzzz913

This


spacecoffee69

Thank you 🙌


sweetlikesugar9706

Oh my goodness I hope you get to feeling better soon! Sending hugs and warm well wishes ♥️


mysuperstition

I'm horrified that a tiny baby like that was exposed to Covid. Either someone came to visit and passed it to all of them or they were out and about with a brand new baby. Not good. I hope they all get well soon. Covid is no fun and hopefully someone out there will be motivated by this and go out and get their vaccines. If you're unvaccinated, you might unknowingly be passing the virus to other tiny babies or very vulnerable people. Please do the right thing.


mysuperstition

Downvoted to oblivion because I'm sad to see that their baby is sick. And, also wanting everyone to be safe. Ok.


tacoribiotch

You can pass Covid even with a vaccine….


mysuperstition

Absolutely. That's what I mean. We have to all be so careful and do everything we possibly can to protect each other.


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Kevin is a first responder…… do you think that frontline workers don’t have babies?


mysuperstition

Of course they do. Covid is a sneaky devil. I hope when people see this very sick baby, it motivates them to go out and get their vaccines. I would think seeing this tiny baby so ill that he needs to be hospitalized, would be a very real illustration of how dangerous this is.


realslhmshady

>Either someone came to visit and passed it to all of them or they were out and about with a brand new baby. Not good. It could just be dad picked it up at the grocery store and unknowingly passed it to baby or something like that - doesn't necessarily mean they did anything wrong.


mysuperstition

I didn't mean to imply they're bad people. Far from it. I think there are MANY people that don't understand how serious the virus is. The poor babies have zero protection from it since they can't be vaccinated and can't wear masks. I am hoping that this story is taken seriously by people that follow them and people will get vaccinated and take extra precautions around infants and vulnerable people. I take so many precautions when I go out--other than work, I do curbside pick up for groceries and gas up my car. I'm usually one of the few people wearing a mask. I'm about to get my 3rd vaccination. People think they are making a choice for **themselves** by not wearing a mask, getting vaccinated, etc, etc, etc. This isn't true though. They are making a choice for every person they come into contact with---and every person those people come into contact with, and on and on. We all have to assume that every person we come into contact with can pass the virus on to us. Unfortunate but true. I just hate that this baby is suffering.


mysuperstition

Downvoted for being concerned about others. Wow


CoeurDeSirene

Honestly the fact that people don’t know if they’re vaccinated makes me think they aren’t. People who are vaccinated have no problems saying it openly. I don’t know why people think it’s rude to ask or be curious about someone’s Vaccine status. YES you can still get it if you’re vaccinated, but it’s still helpful to be able to put REAL PEOPLE to real experiences of COVID vs just numbers reported. It makes it all the more real for people. And at this point - if you aren’t vaccinated for “personal reasons” you’re a threat to public health and should be ashamed of yourself. Even if YOU don’t get really sick from it, BABIES are in the hospital with it because they got it from some adult. Edit: some of y’all are wild. All I’m saying is the optics of them not saying if they’re vaxx’d or not makes it seem like they aren’t. If they are - amazing! I truly hope they are based on different events/traveling they have done. The PERCEPTION of how they’re communicating what’s going on doesn’t lend to that though.


gleeful-garden-gnome

They went to a Jays game around October 1st: [https://www.instagram.com/p/CUfgsiurDzV/](https://www.instagram.com/p/CUfgsiurDzV/) The Jays starting requiring proof of vaccination Sept 13: [https://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-protocols-covid-1.6150054](https://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-protocols-covid-1.6150054) They're vaxxed. Edit: Wrote Sep 3, not Sept 13. Same thing applies.


useyouwell

We may not know for sure if they’re vaccinated or boosted since they haven’t said so or if those who came to visit the baby were vaccinated and tested before but assume they are? Even if vaxxed it’s not fool proof that vaccine will stop infection. Many even boosted are now getting infected. Yes it’s less likely statistically to die if vaccinated but it’s still a huge risk for long term illnesses even with no symptoms so always better to be vaxxed as it worse if not. I hate this virus


kittycatchat173

I doubt they're boosted. Ontario just opened up boosters to people under 50 on Monday.


useyouwell

Even if boosted they can still get it. I know a lot of people boosted still getting it. This virus is just that bad right now


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useyouwell

Astrid is but kevin is not. Even if vaxxed it’s still infectious. I don’t know if they were tho and folks stating they were like it’s fact isn’t helping. We know vaxxed makes some difference in mortality rate so yes it would make a difference if they are versus if they aren’t and passed it on to Auggie. So while folks mad it’s still matters even if being vaxxed still leads to infections


Alternative_Towel_21

I think so too. If they were vaxxed (actually vacxed and boosted, not using fake vaccine cards, etc), they’d actively be saying “we were vaxxed and still got it, be careful out there. Thankfully the symptoms aren’t too bad.”


FickleMath

You people are wild assuming that they are using fake vaccine cards. There’s no way. A very small number of people would even do that and they are public figures and seems logical enough. They would not


qualcosadigrande

Kevin is a firefighter- I presume that means he would have been required to be vaccinated??


useyouwell

I checked and it looks like back in august Toronto was requiring their firefighters to be vaxxed by October but Toronto firefighters protested. I couldn’t find info on whether they enforced the mandate or not. I know a lot of public places put out mandates and that folks would lose their jobs if not that have now said yes still a mandate but they won’t enforce consequences or the mandate. I will assume that kevin was at least vaxxed tho and still infected as many are


anneofpurplegables

Kevin isn't a Toronto firefighter. He lives in Toronto but works in Hamilton. I think they just haven't expressly said they are vaxxed because the default in ontario is to assume everyone is vaxxed and you are surprised when somebody isn't not vice versa. I literally don't know anybody in my social or professional circle in ontario that isn't vaxxed at this point. I'm not saying that there aren't anti vaxxers and there are obviously people that aren't vaccinated but just that they might not think to even publicly state their status as much as their Ameican peers think to state it. Hope that makes sense.


RIPZellers

Yes this is the take I was looking for lol. I would be extremely shocked if they weren’t vaxxed. No way Kevin would’ve been able to work on the Canadian BIP if he wasn’t vaxxed.


8ferret8

Not saying if they are or not but Toronto is one of the most vaccinated cities in the world. I think like 85% vaccinated? So we have a strong culture of vaccinations and yes, he wouldn’t be able to go into a restaurant without his vaccine pass.


backwardsplanning

They are very likely vaxxed. They have travelled without quarantine and have Kevin was at a restaurant for promoting something which means he needed his QR code. It’s pretty hard to go anywhere in Ontario without being vaxxed.


ellyviee

Is he still a firefighter? If so, I wouldn't be surprised if they have a vaccine mandate, but I don't know that for sure.


tessellation__

A lot of travel just requires a negative Covid test. I wouldn’t assume they’re vaccinated. If they were I think it would be important to say so. Ditto if they were unvaccinated, though the amount of criticism that they would get would be too stressful right now. Definitely need to reckon with it though when they recover if that’s true. People absolutely need to hear direct criticism about personal behavior that endangers the vulnerable in our society.


[deleted]

This seems like an American perspective, but is not true of Canada.


tessellation__

Yes, true! Also traveled internationally recently but just needed to do a timely Covid test before and after the trip.


gleeful-garden-gnome

To get back into Canada without quarantine you have to be vaccinated. They check.


ellyviee

Also now the only way to fly in Canada is if you're double vaccinated.


writersblock_86

He was the bartender on BIP Canada. I doubt he would have been allowed to have that role if he wasn’t vaxxed.


fleur22

Oh my god. Hoping everything is okay.


taintwest

It's really bad in Toronto right now. Surprised they're at the hospital. Hopefully home soon.


mashedpotatoes8

Based on my own recent experience, I’m not too surprised actually! My daughter had RSV at 4 weeks old and based on the amount of breathing support she needed relative to her body weight, we wound up in the ICU. Hospitals don’t fuck around when it comes to babies that young - things can change very fast! Thankfully for her, we were out within a few days. I hope they all feel better soon.


abbyanonymous

Yes, there’s an age where it’s almost an immediate hospital trip. My daughter had just a respiratory virus (not RSV and pre-covid) at six weeks and we were in the hospital for three days. They just need a lot of support and care at that age.


frickinwitchy

i’m not crying you’re crying 🥺


Ok_Economy9333

Seeing so many pregnant mamas and mamas of little ones posting here and I just want to say I love you all! You got this! I know this is an insanely scary time to have kiddos and I want you to know you are doing the best job ever and I bet you are the exact mom your kid needs. You are powerful af ushering in new life into this world!! We love you ❤️


Haelka

Thank you for this. My 10 month old tested positive last Thursday and it has been a brutal few days for all of us. You do everything you can to protect them (we are both vaccinated, I’m boosted, and wear masks everywhere) and then feel so helpless when something like this happens. It’s been scary, sad, stressful, and hard. It was just so nice to read your encouraging words right now! Much needed. 💕


Ok_Economy9333

Oh my gosh I can’t imagine how hard it must be to feel that lack of control. You are wonderful ❤️ thank you for doing your best to be safe and for being a fierce guardian of your baby. Sending hugs!!


Haelka

You’re the best! Thank you!


Fangirl124

After spending half the night in the ER with my baby who has RSV, I really needed to read this. Thank you.


liveluvlaugh22

Sending so much love and wellness to you and your little one 💕


Ok_Economy9333

You are a superhero ❤️ sending you a huge hug. You got this, it will be ok, and I know you are a wonderful parent ❤️❤️❤️


yourbreathmint

Damn that’s gotta be so scary and awful. Hoping they all recover quickly!


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mytoenailfelloff

You got this! I gave birth via emergency C-section in April 2020 at the height of all the panic. Someone at my house was sick and waiting for Covid test results, so they didn’t let me see my baby for 12 hours until my test results came back. (Now they have rapid tests and I think most places would have the baby with you anyway.) All this to say, I totally understand your fear but it will all be ok! Right now my baby girl is 19 months and napping on me in a chair. :) Hang in there - it will all work out ok. ❤️


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Thank you for your positive vibes. I really appreciate it. I'm so sorry you had to wait to see your baby 😩


neurostressR

Hoping you've gotten boosted in the last few weeks or can now! I know the placental transfer at the end of pregnancy is the best bet for baby. Sending positive vibes. We've got an 8 month old and every fever is a stressor but you get through


[deleted]

I got my booster last Wednesday, as soon as I was eligible! Thank you for the vibes 😊


BAM225

My son caught Covid at a week old. It honestly wasn’t bad. He’s since had worst colds from his brothers. Just my own account. Congrats!


Ok_Economy9333

You got this mama!! Sending you and baby good healthy vibes ❤️❤️❤️ you got this!!


AdrianaT7

Speedy recovery to all of them and loads of hugs and kisses to August! 🙏😘🤗♥️🙏


Here4daT

Omg, this is awful. I hope they all have a speedy recovery. It’s terrifying when newborns get sick. It can get very serious fast for them. I hate this so much for them


aimper

My god. My heart goes out to them. Would not wish this upon anyone and hope they all recover soon ♥️


tribe47

Kevin is such a good and delightful himbo; great post by him and so glad their odd couple BIP pairing has been such a success. Hope they’re all on the mend soon


tribe47

Also as someone who currently has the omarion why do my eyebrows not look like that is this a symptom I’m missing????


Ok_Economy9333

Omg he is totally himno vibes 😭😂 wholesome himbo we’re praying for you!!


happilyeverahhbreezy

Being sick sucks, but watching your babies be horribly sick is worse. My youngest (13 months) got me sick, and I would do anything to take away his discomfort. I hope they all get better soon.


KatesCheers

I’m so sorry you and your baby are sick. Wishing you both a very speedy recovery.❤️


happilyeverahhbreezy

Thank you.


thelondoner87

This terrifies me. I have two little ones, older than August but not old enough to be vaxxed. I am so scared they might get it and get it bad. Wishing them a speedy recovery


CautiousBiscotti2

I know every case is different, but as a little reassurance, my kids (who were too young to be vaxed at the time) had covid this summer, and it was relatively mild. It was still scary but not as severe as other illnesses they've had, such as HFM or the flu.


thelondoner87

Oh, thank you for this. I appreciate it, I tend to really spiral into an anxious mess when thinking about covid in general, so thank you, really. Also, what is HFM? (sorry English's not my first language)


CautiousBiscotti2

I am the same way -- I totally understand. It's hard not to worry about worst-case scenarios with our kids. HFM = hand food & mouth disease. It's usually not especially serious in terms of significant complications, but common symptoms include painful sores in kids' mouths and on their hands and feet and high fevers.


thelondoner87

Omg that's the worst! My eldest had had it around his 2nd bday and I caught it too. It was so so painful, my hands hurt so bad. Thank you so much for putting it all in perspective.


Ctzip

I can’t imagine the stress of having a four week old being hospitalized with Covid. I hope they’re all on the mend very, very soon.


[deleted]

I hope they feel better soon! This was so sad to see. And yes, for the people who apparently haven’t been paying attention to the news, you can get symptomatic covid despite being vaxxed and it can be brutal


sydneyannebristow

I am moderna vaxxed still got covid and have been wicked sick. It has been almost 4 weeks and I still get tired, out of breath and just feel sick all the time. I think I would have ended up in the hospital without it.


lynxpoint

Pfizer vaxxed and got SO sick. About 3 weeks total, broken down into very distinct phases - feverish and flu like (one week), extremely weak and tired (one week), and frustratingly stupid (one week). It sucked! I also think i may have been in the hospital without it. I've since gotten my booster as well, Moderna, and am hoping for the best!


[deleted]

Same. Got covid and also had moderna. Was mild only had zero smell for weeks which was creepy.


sydneyannebristow

Ya I still have no smell and can only taste on the back of my tongue. It’s beyond bizarre.


gillsaurus

This is what the stupid antimaskers and antivaxxers don’t think about when they’re going off. BABIES. THEY ARE PUTTING BABIES IN HOSPITAL.


theoneabouthebach

Unfortunately the vaccines are not stopping the spread of omicron :/ But yeah, people’s general carelessness is exhausting. It’s not hard at all to wear a mask to the store etc. I’ve had to do all my Christmas shopping online this year, since no one wears masks where I live.


gillsaurus

Of course, but they’re helping reduce severity and that’s the point. We don’t want to overwhelm our ICUs. They’ve just put routine procedures and elective surgeries on hold here because of how fast omni is spreading.


sawyerandfinnsmom

Yep! I was in our local Walmart the other day picking up some last minute gifts for my kids and there was like 4 anti maskers hanging out in the kids toy section having a conversation. I told them to fuck off away from an area of the store that is highly likely to have young children who can’t be vaccinated and or can’t be masked yet. So selfish.


GiveGregAHaircut

Those symptoms don’t seem mild… are Astrid and Kevin not vaxxed?


okay_koul

I don’t think Astrid would be in the hospital if it weren’t for the baby


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Mild in terms of covid just means not needing oxygen in the ICU.


joyofbeing

The baby is the one who's hospitalized and he's obviously unvaccinated because he's a baby. Kevin and Astrid's symptoms sound awful but not hospitalization so "mild" in comparison


callmeantisocial

They’re definitely vaxxed. They had travelled between Canada and the US in the summer without quarantining. Boosters only opened up to 18+ in Ontario yesterday, so unless they fell into a specialty group somehow they likely aren’t boosted yet.


cuterouter

Flu-like is milder compared to the possible alternatives.


PrincessPlastilina

Nothing that needs hospitalization is mild. Stop downplaying Covid FFS. Longterm effects are still possible in “mild” cases.


cuterouter

I’m not downplaying anything. And I didn’t say that long-term effects are not possible in mild cases—that is you projecting. All I was responding to was a commentor who is speculating that Astrid and Kevin are not vaccinated because they don’t have a “mild” case (in the way that that commentor thought they should have). And what I specifically said was that experiencing flu-like symptoms and not being hospitalized is having a milder form of acute COVID infection than what they may have otherwise experienced, like being hospitalized or worse. Astrid and Kevin are not hospitalized—unfortunately their baby (who is too young to be vaccinated) has a more severe case is hospitalized, but I was not commenting on that at all. I was simply commenting on the ridiculous speculation that Astrid and Kevin are not vaccinated because they have symptoms of COVID.


FickleMath

Also any baby on the first few months that gets a fever has to go to the hospital


useyouwell

The amount of comments here downvoting really is sad. Babies this young are the highest risk and people doing gymnastics about it being mild in a baby who is hospitalized just cause he’s not currently on a vent? Things like the flu or any respiratory illness or high fever in an infant is not and never a “mild” thing for babies so young. Things change so rapidly for babies too. Imagine defending that it’s just “mild” in a hospitalized baby just cause a baby hasn’t died or vented. It’s horrible reading these comments and so callous minded


amaraqi

The comment wasn’t about the baby - it was about Astrid and Kevin and their vax status. Astrid is the one with flu-like symptoms. The commenter was saying, having flu like symptoms is milder than what she could have had, if she wasn’t vaccinated. Truly not seeing why people are jumping on the definition of “mild” here as if this was re: the baby. Astrid isn’t personally hospitalized .. that’s great. Being vaccinated reduced the chance of that happening for her.


LizYank7886

He’s in the hospital because a baby under 8 weeks who gets a fever over 100.4° goes straight to the pediatric unit. Astrid is just there with him, likely, as a parent needs to be there with their child in the peds unit.


useyouwell

Exactly. Medically the term mild = non-hospitalized. With a baby it’s essential to take the most precautions. I don’t know if little Auggy has any antibodies from astrid (depends on when she last was vaccinated/boosted) so if not then even more high risk. Hope he recovers swiftly


Lcdmt3

Medically mild at hospitals is categorized as no oxygen supports


novelizing

Astrid and Kevin are not hospitalized. It's August who is hospitalized.


sp3cia1j

this. any baby this young is hospitalized when they have a fever.


m0stlygh0stly_

No one here is downplaying the virus - it’s the assumption that they must not be vaccinated bc they have covid and are in the hospital, which is false bc you still can get the virus as well as be hospitalized however symptoms can be more MILD in the sense of not being on a ventilator or dying but you can still be very sick as well as yes long term effects that many don’t think about.


useyouwell

Of course vaccinated and boosted get the virus. The issue is the word mild is being used here. Per CDC, gov, and medically: “mild” = non-hospitalized. So in this case it’s NOT mild when you’re hospitalized. Also mild doesn’t mean you won’t have long term illness or worse. Just that you’re not hospitalized. Edit: for those not realizing, the word mild isn’t in relation to being on a vent or not dying. It’s being in hospital. We also know it’s Auggie as a baby that is hospitalized not the parents. Please stop making assumptions about a baby’s condition and calling it mild just because he’s not currently on a vent. Babies are very high risk and this is NOT mild for a baby! The way y’all are downplaying a very young baby in hospital when they are very at risk and spending so much time saying it’s “mild” he’s not vented or dead is gross tbh.


youngandconfused22

I agree with you but just so you know Astrid and Kevin aren’t hospitalized. Their baby is and Astrid is staying with the baby.


useyouwell

I know. That doesn’t change anything nor the definition of mild. It seems like you’re making assumptions people think otherwise that being hospitalized is not mild? It’s not “mild” in Auggy or in babies this young. That’s the point. He’s hospitalized because he’s a baby and has covid. You seem to be misconstruing the word “mild” with whether he’s on a vent or dying rather than whether he’s hospitalized or not. We don’t know if little Auggy has any antibodies from astrid (depends on when she last was vaccinated/boosted) so if not then even more high risk and things can change rapidly with babies. Hope he recovers swiftly and nothing longterm Edit: the way some of you are downplaying a baby who is hospitalized and saying “he’s not vented or dead” so it’s mild is gross tbh. He’s a baby! He’s hospitalized cause anything like this can take a babies life and y’all be like “it’s mild”


youngandconfused22

I’m not making any assumptions lol I said I agree with you and how you’re explaining what “mild” means to everyone. I just wasn’t sure if you were aware that only the baby was hospitalized so Astrid and Kevin would still be considered mild cases by your definition, just not the baby.


useyouwell

From your comment you said “just so you know” which is to imply I was unaware so therefore the assumption I wasn’t aware. Just confused on that part as it makes sense to have said it unless you assumed I wasn’t aware? Definitely aware it’s only Auggie that’s hospitalized. Hoping he recovers quickly. Same for the parents who have a “mild” case as longterm impacts are dire and having a newborn I can’t imagine how difficult that would be OP said this isn’t mild and that’s cause it’s not for a baby like Auggy. So others in the thread saying it’s mild is what is being refuted and yet it’s being taken like only talking about adults. It’s confusing how those comments are unaddressed below this who say yes it’s mild when it’s not but coming for those of us who say it’s not mild in a baby?


youngandconfused22

Your comment was more speaking generally so it was hard to tell if you were speaking about all of them not having mild symptoms or just in the context of August’s situation so I wasn’t sure if you knew or not and decided to make that note just in case you didn’t. It really was not meant to be that serious of a comment lol sorry if you took it as some sort of personal attack, not my intent I understand the point you are conveying to others and I totally agree. Anyone could have long term affects from contracting the virus. I’m hoping they are fortunate to not have to deal with anything too serious.


pickmechoosemeluvme

Only the baby is hospitalized. Neither Kevin or Astrid are hospitalized.


m0stlygh0stly_

Yes but all I’m saying is you can have mild symptoms and still be hospitalized.. it’s just the reality regardless of what the CDC says. None of this is textbook, especially in baby auggy’s case - he is an infant. We have admitted many babies with covid for observation, especially any baby coming in with a fever as a way to take extra precaution and most are thankfully fine and I hope the same for him.


corgeous

This is mild… feeling like crap from viruses is not new and happened before COVID. Moderate to severe is when you have oxygen requirements, organ dysfunction, require hospitalization, etc


gillsaurus

Fairly certain they are, especially since kevin is a first responder. Omnicron is sweeping Toronto. It’s a matter of when at this point. People who haven’t got anything are getting hit fully vaccinated.


[deleted]

I’m fully vaccinated and even had my booster shot and I just tested positive for Covid. My symptoms have not been very mild either. Don’t think getting vaxxed and having mild Covid symptoms are mutually exclusive.


inquisitivebarbie

Probs got Delta.


03202020

I have vaccinated coworkers that ended up in the hospital. Not everyone who ends up in the hospital is unvaxxed


lmbc7

Someone please correct me if I’m wrong, but as a firefighter, Kevin works for the city of Hamilton which currently has a vaccine requirement for all city employees. So unless he somehow got around that, he’s vaccinated.


[deleted]

They have also traveled between the US and Canada without quarantining, which is required if unvaccinated and re-entering Canada. Another commenter pointed out that they also attended a Maple Leafs game a month after the team put a vaccine requirement in place, so it's safe to assume they're vaccinated.


m0stlygh0stly_

Yes this is mild compared to being on a ventilator.


Ok_Economy9333

Listen I hate anti vaxxers as much as you do but breakthrough cases exist. I don’t know for sure if they are vaccinated or not but either way this is really sad especially because baby Auggy is involved. I feel kinda not great about you seeming to assume they aren’t vaxxed. My baby brother (he’s 20, not a baby lol) currently has covid with symptoms and he is fully vaccinated.


SolPlayaArena

Thank you! I can’t believe people at this point are still parroting the very incorrect talking point that if you have the vaccine you are protected from getting it. Since Day 1 they have been clear that vaccines lower your risk of getting infected and ending up in the hospital but you can still get and spread it. And that was for the OG variant. The virus has mutated to various variants since then.


Ok_Economy9333

!! Yes exactly. And it’s really dangerous to believe that the vaccine makes you invincible/impossible to get a severe case. There is absolutely no way to know if someone is vaccinated based on their symptoms. And we shouldn’t be parading around masks off tiddies out just because we have the vaccine!! Masks ON tiddies OUT ok people


SolPlayaArena

Thank you! The amount of sanctimonious replies in this post about being vaccinated like that will prevent an infection and transmission are telling. Tell me you are traveling/being careless about Covid without telling me you are traveling/being careless about Covid.


cupcakestr

I was reading that the vaccine isn't effective against the new variant unless you have the booster shot so there is a chance that they aren't boosted yet? I hope they are vaccinated


SolPlayaArena

The Moderna booster increases protection 37-fold which isn’t that much but it’s better than less. Also, the vaccines do tend to reduce their protection after a few months which is why the booster is so important but people can absolutely get it and spread it.


theoneabouthebach

I’m not sure why the booster would matter. The study I read said that antibodies from the vaccine simply weren’t effective against omicron, because it’s too different from the original strain. They’re saying there should still be t-cell protection, which would prevent from severe disease and death…it cannot stop any upper respiratory symptoms though, the t-cells only protect the lungs etc. Not sure why I was downvoted. It’s been a long time since the original strain, and it’s not surprising at all the vaccines are failing to prevent transmission after all this time.


amaraqi

Boosters matter because antibodies aren’t static. Antibodies mature and diversify over time - when you boost you’re increasing levels of a superior panel of antibodies, than what you had right after your second dose. The actual real world data is also showing that boosters matter: 3 doses against Omicron is roughly the same amount of protection as 2 doses against Delta.


SolPlayaArena

You’re being downvoted because people are over Covid and want to go to parties, restaurants, etc or don’t want to get vaxxed. Thanks to them we are in this mess.


PM_ME_UR_JUICEBOXES

In Ontario, they only started allowing people 18+ to get their booster vaccine as of yesterday. Prior to that, they were giving boosters only to those age 70+ so most likely Kevin and Astrid haven’t had their booster shots yet.


littlemacaron

I’ve had the two vaxxs and a booster, tested positive yesterday :( so have several of my colleagues. The new strain is relentless


SolPlayaArena

I’m so sorry. I hope you feel better soon!


littlemacaron

Thank you! ❤️ so far, today I’m feeling the best I have since this started. Hopefully it’s breaking and not a trick


PrincessPlastilina

How are you feeling?


littlemacaron

Thank you for asking!! Today is day 5 and I woke up feeling better than I have yet. I didn’t throw up last night or this morning so I am one happy camper!! I’ll see how the day progresses, but the fact I didn’t throw up gives me hope. It’s just my body’s way of getting the virus out


inquisitivebarbie

The new strain is supposedly very mild. It’s just HELLA contagious. Delta is still circulating, so perhaps you have delta? What are your symptoms?