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I went from thinking it would probably be 2022 before I got a shot, to cautious optimism when my state's governor said we could all get our vaccines starting in June... Then my group was bumped up to May 1, and just last Friday I found out that, as the spouse of a frontline worker, my eligibility was moved up to April 5! And now our governor is saying everyone 16 and up will be eligible starting April 19!
It was sheer stupid luck, however, that got me an appointment this quickly (April 6 - one day after becoming eligible). The system (or lack thereof) is daunting. I know people that tried for two months before they could find an appointment. My husband had been trying for days - in vain - to find an open slot, once he know his eligibility was coming up. He just happened to stumble on an appointment and booked it, even though it was a 30-minute drive. We then found out that I would also be eligible on the 5th, and lightening struck twice! He was able to find a time slot for me - a 45-minute drive, but whatever. I'll take it! I was trying for a couple days with zero success. I have no idea what kind of sacrificial rituals he was performing in his office to get us these appointments so quickly!
So far (5 hours in), my arm is starting to get a teensy bit sore. I know that it's the second jab that often causes some pretty crummy (short-lived) symptoms, but it will be worth it.
I love that I might actually get to see my parents this summer! I love that I am doing my part to protect my community! I love public health!
And I'm totally looking forward to the improved cell reception.
