Coronavirus

[MrsK]

The governor just closed school for the remainder of the academic year. I feel like society is breaking down. Apocalyptic scenarios keep running through my head.


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[PrincessFiona]

The governor just closed school for the remainder of the academic year. I feel like society is breaking down. Apocalyptic scenarios keep running through my head.


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Me too. I’m actually leaving for the grocery store again. I seriously can’t calm my anxiety.


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[rufflesanddots]

Very anxious about the jump in gun and ammo sales.

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[medpedspouse]

Had a productive day today. There are only three of us in the office so it has been nice to go into to work and have face to face interactions. The headset was actually beginning to irritate my ear. Had our first completely virtual grand rounds and was nice to listen while I had my lunch at home. It seems like life is slowing down a bit. Since all trainings and coaching have been canceled, my calendar is pretty open. Got to talk to our financial advisor who is quite chatty and I usually try to avoid the time suck. Enjoyed listening to his stories rather than feel the pressure of needing to get off the phone. It had been scheduled for quite some time and I think he was expecting me to be all freaked out. Other positive is that it is taco Tuesday and don’t know how I missed the special at my fav taqueria...basically bought dinner for 2 for less than 6 bucks. Lol. When I ordered I was expecting full price. Have to admit I am liking the slower pace and not having to rush home from work to do this or that. DH is still putting in long hours...went in before 7a and is still not home - it’s now 8:30. However, he and team are still in good spirits. I think they get energized by this stuff.

[civilspouse]

DH was home today and it looks like his schedule could be pretty light for a while. I am grateful that although this means a decrease in income we should be able to weather it ok. He got a message that his oral boards which were scheduled for May have been canceled. He was just starting to go into his I need to study every available moment or feel guilty that I’m not studying mode and I was counting down the days until it was over. Guess we will have it hanging over our heads for a while longer.

We actually had a pretty good day today. The kids got along for the most part and happily helped with some yard work. I spent some time throwing the football with DS. DD and I figured out the weaving loom she got for Christmas from grandma.

I have my moments of panic but I’m trying to stay positive. I know that there are so many people out there that are struggling with so much more than we are because of this.


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[spotty_dog]

My hubby had his schedule cut in anticipation of having more administrative duties. But now all his meetings are phone calls, so he's at home a lot, and getting a little stircrazy. He's going to be a slightly bigger challenge than any of the rest of the challenges with this staying-home stuff. We painted the closet today, which is cool. Cool. (Actually it is. We really do have time for projects and getting stuff done right which makes me happy.)

[MrsK]

Very anxious about the jump in gun and ammo sales.

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This. I’ve had a couple people tell me they are worried about looting and riots.


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[scrub-jay]

Coronavirus

Many people buying ammo are fearful that someone will steal their toilet paper (or whatever). I think it’s based in fear, not malice.

[medpedspouse]

Many people buying ammo are fearful that someone will steal their toilet paper (or whatever). I think it’s based in fear, not malice.

Agreed. People’s behavior is the only thing that worries me. I wish I could understand how panicking helps the situation, helps your fellow neighbor that may actually be at risk or promotes resilience in your body to remain healthy.

[MarissaNicole]

I am super impressed with DH's chairman that decided last week he is not waiting for their big academic institution to make calls/decisions, he has instituted department-wide policies and implemented department telephone conferences 3x a week. They have one big hospital, and probably a half dozen suburban hospitals. I think because its a large academic institution its taking LONGER for them to make network-wide policies. This mornings teleconference revealed ICU/respiratory patients jumped greatly yesterday - by next week they expect the ICU to be full.

With closing schools, restaurants and bars here I was feeling "okay" about this and optimistic that we might not be headed toward Italy's numbers. But this morning, I'm not so sure.

I'm worried about my parents in Florida, they are supposed to close on a new house Thursday and move next week. I know the warm weather is better for them, but I'm worried with their snowbird population their hospitals are going to be maxed out next week. Especially because they don't seem to "get it" down there.

I'm also stressing because as a family of six, we go through milk and food quickly - I'm not hoarding food, but I feel guilty the amount of food it takes just to get us through ONE week. I find myself eating every bite of food the kids leave on their plates. I don't want to waste ANY food. Anyone else having this reaction?

Also did you see how they have to minimize flights in and out of Chicago Midway because 3 air traffic controllers were diagnosed? These are FEDERAL employees? Why wasn't there better planning? I feel like for essential employees you should have a divided work force so that if someone gets sick you have a backup crew.

DH and his partners are shifting to 3-4 straight days of call/emergency clinic so that they only have one working in the hospital for several days. That way if one of them gets exposed it will only be ONE of them, not all four of them.

[civilspouse]

I'm also stressing because as a family of six, we go through milk and food quickly - I'm not hoarding food, but I feel guilty the amount of food it takes just to get us through ONE week. I find myself eating every bite of food the kids leave on their plates. I don't want to waste ANY food. Anyone else having this reaction?.

We go through a lot of milk and food here too. Especially with DH home more, the kids home all day and no eating out. I feel a bit embarrassed at the store with my gallons and gallons of milk and cart full of food but I’m really just doing our weekly shopping. I am also trying to be very mindful of wasting food.


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[alotofyarn]

Currently waiting on a call back from the Vanderbilt COVID-19 hotline. I have a fever. It's not likely coronavirus, because I've had an URI since 3/8, but I'm slightly more concerned about keeping away from C and J if I do have it.

[alotofyarn]

Vanderbilt recommends that I stay home and not get tested unless I have SOB or my symptoms get significantly worse. So... I guess we're on lockdown.

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[spotty_dog]

Vanderbilt recommends that I stay home and not get tested unless I have SOB or my symptoms get significantly worse. So... I guess we're on lockdown.

That doesn't make anything better mental health wise. I'm sorry.

[MarissaNicole]

Vanderbilt recommends that I stay home and not get tested unless I have SOB or my symptoms get significantly worse. So... I guess we're on lockdown.

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I don’t think they have enough tests. I think the hospitals are trying to save them for patients who have to be admitted to confirm it’s the Coronavirus.

I’m sorry. That’s really awful.


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