When I first was pregnant with Savannah, I will admit I was worried about how my son would react to the new addition. Would there be jealousy or would he want us to put her back? How would my two…
Summer is not cancelled
Summer is not cancelled Friends are not cancelled Love is not cancelled Peace is not cancelled Joy is not cancelled Happiness is not cancelled Even in the current state of the world, life can still be beautiful Pick yourself up…
No substitute for hard work
I came across this picture today and it means so, so much to me. This was a time in my life where I was so stressed. Like really stressed. I was worried about not finishing residency on time. I was…
Make room for mental health
Protecting your Mental health is more than massages, pedicures and warm baths. Although I love all of the above. Sometimes that isn’t enough.Here are some tips that have helped me, especially during this time.Protect your mind. That means take breaks…
Snap out of the Snap back
“How long will it take for me to get back?” Asked my patient. “Uhhhhh get back to what?” I replied. “You know…get back to where I was before I had my baby. It’s been 6 weeks already and I still…
Letter to my baby girl
To my baby girl
To my son
You made me a mother. You changed my life. I selfishly didn’t want more children after you. I didn’t feel I had enough space in my heart as you had taken almost all of it. Everything I do is for…
To kid or not to kid…
That is the question. This is an ever present concern with women; especially women going into medicine. We want to “have it all” but wonder if it’s even truly possible. We are provided this strict timeline and get upset when…