Soap Opera Vet Elizabeth Hendrickson Faces Birth In The Coronavirus Era

The coronavirus has touched everyone’s lives, including The Young and the Restless star Elizabeth Hendrickson (Chloe), who is in the last days of her pregnancy. The actress has shared with her social media followers just what challenges she’s facing right now.

Elizabeth Hendrickson: Ready To Meet Her Little Girl

“Lots of people have been checking in to see how I’m holding up,” Hendrickson posted on Instagram. “I’ll be honest earlier this week was rough. The best advice I got during my pregnancy was ‘The best birth plan is no plan’ but by no means was I expecting this.

“My midwife informed me at our 39-week appointment that we are no longer allowed to have anyone at the hospital except myself and [my husband] Rob. No doula, friends or family. My post-care plans have also changed drastically.

“The only saving grace is that my mother came a week early to self-quarantine so we will have some help. I’m not sure if she will even be able to hold her grandchild. She took a major risk to come help us. I’ve gotten lots of support and also some unwanted advice.

“I know there’s nothing right to say and people just want to be helpful. But I just want to have my feelings. I’m scared. I’ve never done this before. I wanted her to meet my close friends and family. I wanted to take her to lunch with my girlfriends while she was wrapped up against me. I don’t know when she will be able to meet anyone else. It may be a couple of months?

“I know we will get through this…I can’t wait to meet [my daughter] and see what she looks like. Sing to her and rock her to sleep. We are ready for her arrival. We’ve been waiting a long time for this…To anyone else that is dealing with this, I’m here for you…I plan to reach out as much as possible over social for advice, help or just some good ol’ humor !!” You can read Hendrickson’s full post below. The Young and the Restless airs weekdays on CBS. Check local listings for air times.