Why ‘JSS’ Is My Quarantine Mantra
Courtesy of Jessie Browning
About a week into this JSS existence, I realized something. It all felt familiar. I had been here before, and you probably have too. This pandemic is eerily similar to maternity leave. The lofty goals of the first-time pregnant mom for her maternity leave sound alike lofty pandemic goals. The similarities are abundant. When you bring that baby home, you’re suddenly homebound. You’re hyper-aware of sick people in your orbit. You’re adjusting to one income.
You’re not sure about this new reality. It all feels slightly overwhelming and you’re trying to just survive somehow. Your emotions are all over the map — overjoyed with this new baby and scared to death that those nurses let you take this baby home.Scene: Baby is taking a precious second nap of the day; you jump on Facebook and read some comments on a recent baby photo “enjoy every moment.
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