Two weeks ago, I spoke about my excitement in being able to share with everyone again, and then I went silent one week later. So, I just wanted to take some time to update you on what’s been happening. Last week Sunday, Micah came down with his first cold 😢! As usual, I took […]
The Season of Mom Guilt
It’s been one year since my last day at work. And if I’m honest, I’ve thought about returning or, in some way, what I’ve been missing, every day since. No exaggeration. Every. Single. Day. I’ve asked myself questions like “What am I doing with my life?” or “Am I really making that big of an […]
Our Anniversary Trip to Cabo!
For the past two weeks, I haven’t written and I apologize! Hubby and I were celebrating our anniversary, and it took some time to recover. That being said, I’m excited to tell you all about it! DJ and I recently came upon three years of marriage and nine years of being together. My sweet mama […]
Is A Year-Long Maternity Leave Possible in Residency?
Hey, just so you know, I’m going to need about 20 minutes to pump every 2-3 hours throughout the day.” It was a familiar, yet not particularly enjoyable, conversation I had grown accustomed to having with each new senior resident at the beginning of every rotation. I had just finished maternity leave and was somehow […]
Can Parents Have Separation Anxiety Too?
This weekend, hubby and I had the rare luxury of going out on a date. Yay!! As parents of a one-year-old, who live hundreds of miles away from extended family, dates, doctor’s appointments, even grocery shopping all take a little bit of extra planning. Thankfully, a close friend of ours, T, was in town and […]
Seasons Change
Fall is finally here! Some of the things I love most about this season are the cool crispness of the air, delicious warm drinks like apple cider and hot chocolate, and of course, the beautiful changing colors of the leaves. As much as I love fall however, it’s hard for me to say it’s my […]
The Dad Effect
So as some of you may know, Micah started up swimming lessons again. Yay! Read about his first go-round here. Over the summer session, it took him some time to get used to being in the water. And that’s putting it kindly. It was more like he screamed bloody murder for the first half of […]
Does Being a Stay-at-Home Mom Mean I Follow Traditional Gender Roles?
I change diapers. I make bottles. I cook three meals a day. I fold clothes. I do dishes. I clean bathrooms. I run errands. I mop floors. I do laundry. Sounds like a far cry from stitching up lacerations and responding to seizing patients. Right? Well, the stay-at-home mom life, at times, may […]
Our Weekend Trip to North Carolina: The Grass Isn’t Always Greener
This weekend we vacationed in North Carolina with my family! Why North Carolina you ask? Well, it has great weather, tons of awesome museums, parks, and things to do, amazing food, it’s family-friendly (and just friendly in general), and it’s one of five states that can boast both beaches and mountains. Does it sound […]
Golden Handcuffs: Getting Now What You Want for Then
Have you ever heard of the phrase, “golden handcuffs?” It refers to a company’s use of financial benefits to entice employees to remain loyal to said company. These benefits are often disbursed after having worked for a predetermined number of years, and are typically increased the longer the employee stays. In some cases, employees are […]