March 18, 2020

I hope everyone is settling in now, with everything they need to wait out the storm. It kind of feels like that, doesn’t it? A coming storm. It reminds me of when I was very young, and my family decided to ride out a hurricane in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. You see the darkening skies. Feel the pressure drop. It’s palpable, the feeling that something is coming. But we can weather the storm. Even viruses have a lifespan; a beginning and an ending. So, what can we do? We can stay home. Stay safe. Make that 2000 piece Wysoki puzzle with your Mom. Have a week-long Monopoly marathon. Pull out the classic SNES system and have a Dr. Mario tournament with your kids. Craft it up. Bake bread for the first time with faraway friends on FaceTime! (I promise, Teah; we will do that!!) We can look out for each other. And we can remember to ensure our loved one’s safety. Be responsible, not only for our own sake but for the welfare of those most vulnerable in our community. This is what being a part of a community is all about. Taking care of each other for the greater good, even if that means staying apart. FaceTime those you love, to raise their spirits. Call them, just to chat. Call out from your front porch and wave, to feel connected to your neighbors. Have a Christmas light display competition with your neighbors across the way! When was the last time we had enough time to really connect with others? You don’t need to be in the same room to do it. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we lose so much! How often have you skipped a phone call because you’re late for work, or because you’re just so busy? Now is the time because we have the time. Make the best of sheltering in place. Don’t visit those who are compromised, if you can help it. If you need to share groceries or supplies with a neighbor or friend, leave it on their porch and call them to let them know it’s there. If you must care for your parents or grandparents during this time, try to limit your own exposure by covering up and keeping a six-foot distance from others when out and about. And don’t go out unless absolutely necessary. We’re still here for pick up or delivery if you need us. For that new mama who needs breastfeeding support or postpartum products. Or even just to pick up some new puzzles or bubble bath. We’ll be wearing masks and gloves to keep you (and us) safe. Please know that we at Baby Charlotte are being vigilant in keeping ourselves as safe as we can be. And, if you’re bored or lonely, connect with friends on social media (like us!) We’re always happy to hear from you!