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We know that COVID-19 is hitting some racial/ethnic communities harder than others. Is this something you think about? If so, share some of your thoughts.
I came down with Covid on Monday. I am the first one in my house to get it and so far my husband and kiddo have both stayed healthy, in large part because we have a 3rd floor with a guest room that I have quarantined in and an extra bathroom that I can use exclusively. My husband and I are both fully vaccinated and our kiddo is only 4.5 so not yet old enough for the vaccine. I have thought a lot about the people who don't have space to isolate and who don't have friends to bring them all food and check in on them. We've made it this far. And although it hasn't been great being sick and in isolation, it hasn't been terrible. And I can easily be in isolation. So many people, especially those in minority communities don't have this option. I also have a full acre of land to get out on when I feel better and I back up to 70 acres of farm land, so I can safely get some fresh air too! My husband and kiddo are bonding. I am learning to let go and listen to my body. I am grateful for the support I have and the resources at my finger tips. I am lucky. So very lucky.
December 14, 2021
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
The number of COVID patients in our hospital just keeps increasing. We now have 2 dedicated ICU's to treat them and have opened up rooms in a new tower to take care of non-COVID patients. We are desperate for nurses, as are so many other hospitals. The pace at work is relentless. When thinking of healthcare workers in a hospital, most people don't think of pharmacists, but we are in it just like the nurses and doctors. We get so many calls about critical patients, and there is so much to consider with the COVID patients. It's daunting. We have several code blues (cardiac/respiratory arrest) a day. Some mornings when I go into work, there are several used code carts lined up waiting to be restocked. They make the department feel crowded and claustrophobic. I've had a headache for 3 days now. I'm still dreaming about work. Still not sleeping well. Feeling very weary.
July 31, 2020