While the rest of the country prepares to open up, what is it like to still be in lockdown?
When I saw that there was potentially going to be a Leicester lockdown on Twitter at the weekend, I became obsessed and searched everywhere for it. Suddenly, the news broke – it was happening.
Thankfully, our local newspaper and radio station have been brilliant and very clear. It seems like they’ve had to chase and work hard to get the right information. It’s made me appreciate local media more than ever because they understand and they are in it with us all. The tone needs to be right as otherwise anxiety and rebellion could be triggered.
We’ve also worried about ensuring there was food for Otis as he turned six months as we went into lockdown and he was just starting to eat food - the supermarkets were chaotic, empty and baby milk had run out but we managed it. I suppose I had to learn to cook for him and become a mum quicker. I often think about all the new mums starting their motherhood journey, because there’s no rule book or face-to-face support - it’s gut instinct and grit.
Last Friday my hairdresser rang me to say she wanted to book me in for my hair appointment as I had missed mine in March due to lockdown. Last night she text saying ‘We will have to wait a bit longer’.And that’s the feeling really – it will all just have to wait a bit longer. I think about my amazing colleagues working hard within the NHS keeping us all safe 24/7. We need to protect them, key workers and our neighbours. I will enjoy moments with my husband and son and keep safe.
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