My blog is to document my recent life that has exploded to include being a new mama, a new (ish) wife, competitive runner, a political activist (well, I try), and... someone who is trying to complete an intense residency program. Try balancing these roles while working 80+ hours per week, being quizzed and tested ALWAYS, and constantly needing to be on top of your game!
I have lots of female friends in medicine, however, none of them have made the leap to have a child and most have not taken the plunge for marriage. So, in my desperate search for a female Md-Mom as a role model, I thought I would start to document my journey. Perhaps this will blog will be my venting forum, BUT, perhaps another gal in my situation will stumble upon this and find comfort, and some useful tips on basic 'survival'.
Two years ago, I had just finished spending my second Christmas on-call. Yup, a merciless pager, and eating ice-cream-scoop-formed mashed potatoes. Although I felt very alone, at the same time, I was wondering if I should continue in my relationship with my now-husband, until after my residency...or really, any relationships for that matter. Hmm... now I find myself with a 'family'. Wow!
Women are increasingly entering the medical field...so, there will be growing numbers of mom-residents. And therefore, a growing number of us trying to juggle difficult roles. I would like to see women in medicine support each other, and mentor each other, more often. I could certainly use a reassuring word, like "yes, this is possible", or "no, your 4 month old will NOT be scarred because your mother-in-law had to dress her up for Halloween, or start her on solids, etc etc" . I could also use some shared experience from my female staff-doctors...but they are so tired themselves, and are appear to be burnt and bitter from what they have already endured. maybe I don't want to hear what they have to say.
Yes, residency is a bit of a 'sentence', but I am going to start of 2010 but trying to see aspects as a "journey" . My journey. I am passionate about medicine, but I am also newly passionate about my daughter.
So, here goes another year!
"Congratulations! today is your day! You're off to great places! You're off and away!" (~Dr Seuss)
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