Casey H.
Today, I’m sure everyone is fully aware of the current pandemic state and how everything is affected one way or another. So many people are relying solely on unemployment benefits while still out of work. I’m actually part of the group of people who have applied, yet the claim is still pending (even after almost two months) for some unknown reason. My boyfriend and roommate both received their benefits immediately but I check and check again with no change to my pending claim status. I’m doing what I can to make ends meet and not be fully dependent on friends and family. But as the days go by it gets a bit nerve wracking not knowing what’s next. What makes it even harder is that as of today, I am 11weeks into my first pregnancy. Usually after finding out you’re prego, its a breeze getting in to see a doctor. I was Initially turned away by two facilities because of COVID quarantine and after a month of worrying with no relief, I finally managed to get looked at by planned parenthood. Though the staff were friendly, I sat in a waiting room for over 2 hours to be given the same urine test I had already taken 4 times at home. All that got me was a stamped signature and a phone number. I was happy to get an amazing and helpful staff member at the women’s center who was able to set me up an appointment. I was finally able to see my baby’s heartbeat and get reassurance that we were both healthy (despite my feminine health issues and the possible concern of not being able to conceive at all). Though the reassurance and seeing my healthy little critter on screen is comforting, it’s scary not knowing what’s next.