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[quote=Anonymous]My parents are a short drive away (1.5 hours).  We went 10 weeks without seeing them...they isolated as much as possible, and we did, as well.  That was broken when they ended up staying with us for several days to watch our 4yo DD while I was at the hospital giving birth to DC#2.  They left after we returned home from the hospital, which was nearly 3 weeks ago.
My mom will likely be coming back for a few days next week.  She has some health conditions that put her at a higher risk from COVID, but she feels that the risk of getting seriously ill is outweighed by the level of depression and loneliness she is dealing with now (she is accustomed to spending lots of time around my family).  I can’t even imagine trying to keep us separated from my parents until a vaccine is available...that could be a year or more away.
Frankly, I am already dealing with some PPD issues myself, and I’ve been specifically asked by two different care providers as to whether or not family support/help is possible, even considering the current pandemic situation.  At least some health professionals are acknowledging the toll such separation is having on mental health.[/quote]

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