COVID19 Journal

3/30/20 Monday COVID 19 Day 16 A new week is here. I made myself get up the morning and elliptical. Nothing crazy, but it did make me feel better about starting my day. I also think it gives me more energy during the day. William had his 4 year old appointment (2 shots included). We debated cancelling, but the Dr. office said they were slow, had us go straight to the room, and assured us they were being extra careful. he didn't like the shots, but I am glad it's over with. We only saw one other patient/family there. There was no one in the waiting room when we walked through. He needs a follow up for hearing (speech therapy screening) and eye sight (they had a new electronic test to track eye movement and he "failed"). No idea if we'll be able to get to those during this pandemic. The pollen is still high but not as high as yesterday. Allergies are really hitting Chris hard. Of course we ran out of decongestant medicine. We grilled hamburgers for dinner. ...

3/24/20 Tuesday COVID 19 Day 10 I actually forgot to write a post today, so I am going back in time to write it. Today our company announced a mandatory cut in hours worked and pay, so everyone is taking a 25% cut. Bummer, but better than a full cut or losing my job. Things are getting scary with all the talk about running out of masks and ventilators. I know the numbers are low, but I don't really know how low. I am a numbers person, so I would feel better if I just knew what the numbers actually were.

3/28/20 Saturday COVID 19 - Day 14 Today's Chris' birthday. He ordered some deep dish pizza from Chicago and we will eat it tonight since we can't go out. Still got a cake at Publix, so that's pretty normal. We took a drive about 30 minutes away, to pick up some sod we are going to try to grow in our backyard. We stopped at Firehouse Subs on the way home to pick up sandwiches (no dining in the restaurant). It was nice to get out of the house, even if I stayed in the car. Little semblances of normal life until we are reminded that we are basically in quarantine the rest of the time. Chris also went to the grocery store (he had to pick up his cake). I was hoping he would get some yeast so I could try making some bread, but they were completely sold out! Also, no tp. We have enough for this week, but I would like to buy some when we find it. We started watching Tiger King on Netflix, it's the next show everyone is talking about, so it's nice to ha...

3/29/20 Sunday COVID 19 Day 15 Another day in the house. The pollen count is over 8,500, so I will be staying inside for the time being. Yuck! I feel like such a bum. Laziness begets laziness, and I just didn't want to do anything. I also had a stomach ache (probably from deep dish pizza, cake, and then cinnamon rolls for breakfast).  And a headache (probably from allergies). We moved out old kitchen table up to the office to use as a desk. The old desk we had was the one I had in college, and it just wasn't ergonomic, and I was hunching over all day at my computer. Chris went to play golf with Patrick. They had to take separate carts, but I am glad he could get out and play, since he couldn't take the boys (they wouldn't let them ride in a cart together.) On the president's briefing today, he extended social distancing guidance until April 30, so we won't be going back to work or school before that. I don't think they will go back to school this ...

COVID 19 Day 13 3/27/20 Friday We made it through another week. It doesn't feel like Friday, every day feels the same. There are no extracurricular activities or other events to distinguish the days. They officially declared that no schools would go back in the state until April 27, so we are at home for another month, at least. I haven't left the house in a week. It doesn't bother me at all. I have liked the extra leisure time not trying to rush to go to all the things. Pollen is getting out of control, and I am worried everyone with allergies, self included is going to think they have COVID19. Tomorrow is Chris' birthday so its a bummer that we can't go out to celebrate. I've been staying away from the news, so it seems like things are calming down. positive tests, hospitalizations, and deaths are going up, but they still seem slow in our county.

COVID19 Day 12 3/26/20 Thursday Good morning, pollen is back. Over 3,000 today... I woke up this morning with a headache, and immediately was thinking, oh no, is this a covid symptom? I am trying to avoid the news. I mostly am reading sentiment from Facebook. Probably not the best place to get my info. The sentiment in Newnan, Coweta, and Fayette, is that our local government needs to step up and start a mandatory stay at home because the governor isn't doing it. I do think more people have realized that this is real, and they need to stay home. I am lucky I can work from home, and my husband is "teaching from home." I was trying to decide whether or not I should take a leave from work, but decided to just stick with the 25% pay/hour cut. Part of me felt guilty as if I would be taking advantage of the unemployment insurance if I took it, even though it seems like I would eligible in GA. My husband is definitely getting stressed trying to entertain the kids. I ...

Day 9 3/23/20 Monday Monday. Back to work, which means my office at home. We got a steady rain this morning, so I hope that washes a lot of pollen away. William still has a cough, but it doesn't seem to be getting worse. Otherwise, everything seems pretty normal at home. This is a surreal experience. I am still working from home, Chris and the boys are hanging out, doing some school/learning activities. I do not see them going back to school in a week. My eye seems a little less irritated, but the same amount of red. Still hoping this is just due to pollen. The count today was still "high." I decided to open a new pair of contacts today and wear them. I don't enjoy wearing glasses. My company announced that everyone will take a 25% reduction in hours and pay for April-June. It's not fun, but better than losing my job. The more I read online, the more it scares me that the virus has mutated and is infecting younger people. It is so crazy right now how...