Micah recently hit a major milestone—he turned one-year-old! It’s been such a crazy year—from the surprise of finding out I was pregnant, to starting residency, to deciding to leave residency, to renovating a house, to moving out of said house, and through it all, Micah has grown and amazed us every day. I couldn’t feel […]
Cutting and Maintaining Curly Hair: Micah’s First Haircut
Micah’s big day was coming up! He was turning one, and at a week before his birthday, I still had lots of DIY crafts and decorations to make. In the midst of all the preparations however, I wanted to make sure he looked sharp for his party, so I discussed with my husband what our […]
Peas on the Stove: A Response to “Motherhood in the Age of Fear”
Why’s Micah crying like that?” my sister asked over the phone. “I don’t know,” I responded. “Hold on while I go check.” I was in the bedroom catching up with my sister, while my husband was in the kitchen with Micah, making his lunch. Or so I thought. When I exited the room, I found […]
More Fun in the Kitchen: Introducing Table Foods
Do you remember all of that palpable excitement I had when I first introduced puréed food to Micah (Read about it here)? It was one of the things I knew I couldn’t miss being there for as he grew older. It was right up there with seeing his first steps or hearing his first words. […]
Disciplining an 11-Month-Old
I remember how exhausting yet rewarding the first few months of Micah’s life were. Even though my husband and I were completely and utterly sleep-deprived, there was so much joy that sprang from our hearts every time we looked over at our precious bundle of joy. All he did was eat, sleep, soil his diaper, […]
Cool at the Pool
Last week, I experienced the pinnacle of my summer so far. The true highpoint. The zenith. The mountaintop! Before Micah was born, this was the moment I dreamed about. What was this moment you ask? Why, swimming lessons, of course! I know, I can be over-the-top sometimes. I’m not sure why, but this was one […]
I Have a Fish Phobia and I Went to the Aquarium!!
Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve held a not so deep, dark secret: I’m afraid of fish. I can’t say when or where this fear, known as ichthyophobia, developed because I honestly don’t remember. However, I can recall with pinpoint precision every time I’ve ever come face-to-face with. . . the enemy. For […]
He’s Not Eating and I’m Exhausted!
This past weekend, I hit a wall. There was no dramatic breakdown, I wasn’t curled up in a ball on the floor in tears, but I was drained. For the past week, Micah hasn’t been eating well because he’s teething. So much so, that he began to lose a few ounces in weight. In the […]
10 Thoughts I Had Before and After Becoming a Mom
Last week, I shared my thoughts on what life was like for me as a working doctor and what it has been like as a stay-at-home mom. This week, I decided to continue comparing and contrasting, but this time around, for what life was like before I became a mom and afterward. Enjoy! Before […]
My Life As A Stay-at-Home Mom vs As A Doctor
Ever since resigning from my career as a physician to stay at home with my son (read about my decision here), life has been worlds different; and just about every day, I find myself reflecting on those differences. Maybe it’s because, at times, I miss medicine. Or maybe it’s because I’ve found so much fulfillment […]