How strict are you on social distancing?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m not sure why it’s better to do delivery. You’re asking someone else to bear the risk and it might be that they’ve delivered many orders. I think it’s a way bigger risk personally. I’ve cancelled Whole Foods etc. for now.

There are more surfaces and people in the grocery store. Delivery people fill the orders when the store is empty. Delivery is less contact with others.

That’s insane. They’re not trying anywhere near as hard as you would. Don’t be dumb. It’s easier, sure.
Cleaner? No. They’re also doing many other peoples shopping. Come on. This is backwards reasoning.

How are they not touching the surfaces? Wtf? A person who is going to numerous homes and touching hundreds of things over whom you have no control and that’s...better? It’s not.

[Anonymous]

Not going out except for neighborhood walks and grocery store pick up and delivery to our car. However we have one BFF neighbor family with whom we still get together. Like they are pretty much part of our immediate family. All adults working from home now. We trust them not to go anywhere or interact with any others. But it is great for the kids to still see at least one friend and good for parents to play card games and share a bottle of wine with an adult in the evenings. Really helps our mental health during this time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not going out except for neighborhood walks and grocery store pick up and delivery to our car. However we have one BFF neighbor family with whom we still get together. Like they are pretty much part of our immediate family. All adults working from home now. We trust them not to go anywhere or interact with any others. But it is great for the kids to still see at least one friend and good for parents to play card games and share a bottle of wine with an adult in the evenings. Really helps our mental health during this time.

+1. Apparently thisnis a “thing” now - social cohorts. We just called it “it’s like we’re a family that lives in two separate houses.” Promises to social distance otherwise. It is one of the only things keeping us sane right now.

[Anonymous]

I really don't understand the rationale of not going outside for most in the DC area. I totally get it in places like Manhattan where it's virtually impossible to stay 6 ft away from others if you go outside. But here in DC things are spread out so much more. We drove to one of the open fields in Rock Creek Park over the weekend - we parked well away from others and brought my 3 year old to play with his soccer ball and baseball tee. Didn't even come close to getting within 6 feet of anyone.

OP, go outside with your kids, just stay away from others. it will be better for your mental health.

[Anonymous]

My DH has to keep going to work. Our nanny is still coming for the moment. Otherwise, we do once a week grocery shopping and one outside expedition a day where we don’t get within 6 feet of people (or within about 20 really). Nanny is socially distancing except for her boyfriend who also has to work. It is what it is; if your family member is an essential worker, there’s only so much you can do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DH has to keep going to work. Our nanny is still coming for the moment. Otherwise, we do once a week grocery shopping and one outside expedition a day where we don’t get within 6 feet of people (or within about 20 really). Nanny is socially distancing except for her boyfriend who also has to work. It is what it is; if your family member is an essential worker, there’s only so much you can do.

Ok, so you are doing basically nothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are not going out, with a few exceptions:

- Walks around the neighborhood

- Grocery shopping for essentials

- DD is going to preschool every other week because I have to work

There’s really no point in limiting yourselves if you are sending a small child to daycare.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DH has to keep going to work. Our nanny is still coming for the moment. Otherwise, we do once a week grocery shopping and one outside expedition a day where we don’t get within 6 feet of people (or within about 20 really). Nanny is socially distancing except for her boyfriend who also has to work. It is what it is; if your family member is an essential worker, there’s only so much you can do.

Ok, so you are doing basically nothing.

DP here. Do you really see that as nothing? You poor soul, what a sad life you must have if you think PP’s revised schedule is a full life. Of course she is doing something to lessen the curve.

[Anonymous]

We’re strict. We only take toddler to open parks (no playground) and always keep our distance from other walkers. DH goes to the grocery store once a week and we make due all week. It’s been hard. We’re pretty social people and my toddler loves his music class and library. I think he misses other park friends too (or at least their toys!). And I have these strong pregnancy cravings that I can do nothing about since I can’t run out to the shops.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are not going out, with a few exceptions:

- Walks around the neighborhood

- Grocery shopping for essentials

- DD is going to preschool every other week because I have to work

There’s really no point in limiting yourselves if you are sending a small child to daycare.

Yeah that negates it.

[Anonymous]

I go to the grocery store and jog in the mornings, but that's about it. sucks.

[Anonymous]

SOCIAL distancing. Means 6 ft from a non-household member.

It does not mean stay at home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m not sure why it’s better to do delivery. You’re asking someone else to bear the risk and it might be that they’ve delivered many orders. I think it’s a way bigger risk personally. I’ve cancelled Whole Foods etc. for now.

There are more surfaces and people in the grocery store. Delivery people fill the orders when the store is empty. Delivery is less contact with others.

Instacart fills orders while store open and shoppers in store.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m not sure why it’s better to do delivery. You’re asking someone else to bear the risk and it might be that they’ve delivered many orders. I think it’s a way bigger risk personally. I’ve cancelled Whole Foods etc. for now.

There are more surfaces and people in the grocery store. Delivery people fill the orders when the store is empty. Delivery is less contact with others.

Instacart fills orders while store open and shoppers in store.

So do they all. This PP is living in fantasy world. Easier for her = better.

[Anonymous]

I'm extremely strict about not getting anywhere near people (other than my child) but I've gone to the grocery store, Home Depot and total wine since this all started. Needed groceries, wine and gardening stuff since I have a ton more free time and I figured gardening is a healthy way to spend it.