Tag Archives: Baby

When it Rains…

Posted on April 11, 2015 by emilyehoward

Have you ever heard that saying, “When it rains, it pours”?  That pretty much describes my life right now.  In the past two months I’ve had a UTI, the stomach flu, and a sinus infection.  My baby has had an … Continue reading →

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Ob/Gyn

Posted on April 7, 2015 by emilyehoward

This week I will start a new rotation – my final core rotation of third year before beginning electives.  The rotation is OB/GYN, or obstetrics and gynecology for those not down with the lingo.  With the exception or surgery, this … Continue reading →

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Kiddos

Posted on February 4, 2015 by emilyehoward

I started a new rotation on Monday…Pediatrics!  As many of you know, when I decided I wanted to be a doctor I thought I wanted to go into Pediatric Oncology.  That was my plan for a really long time.  I … Continue reading →

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Waiting Room

Posted on January 28, 2015 by emilyehoward

I rounded out my surgery rotation with a slightly different perspective – that of worried mom in the waiting room.  I definitely prefer being in the OR to the waiting room.  At least then you are aware of everything that … Continue reading →

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Surgery

Posted on January 13, 2015 by emilyehoward

Before I even started rotations, I knew that I could definitely rule out surgery as a possible career choice.  However, after one only one week into my general surgery rotation…well, I can still rule it out, but I am actually … Continue reading →

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14-Hour Day

Posted on December 7, 2014 by emilyehoward

My current rotation is Internal Medicine, and one of my favorite things about IM is the long hours.  I have discovered so many benefits of working 14-hour days, so I thought I had better share them. 1.  You won’t get … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 27, 2014 by emilyehoward

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my readers!  I know it’s a bit cliche to be writing about what I am thankful for, but I have so much to be thankful for, this year especially. Thinking back to Thanksgiving last year, … Continue reading →

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‘Why Are You Even Here?’

Posted on November 3, 2014 by emilyehoward

I am currently doing my family medicine rotation.  It has been rough, and I’m only a week in.  It is really long hours, sometimes 12 hours a day with driving.  Most days I only get to see my baby for … Continue reading →

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Sleep Deprivation

Posted on October 26, 2014 by emilyehoward

So I haven’t posted anything new in a while.  A lot has been happening, but I just really haven’t had time to sit down and write.  My 3 month old baby keeps me pretty busy, and unfortunately she is super … Continue reading →

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Is It Worth It?

Posted on October 3, 2014 by emilyehoward

One question that I often ask myself amidst the chaos that is my life is: Is it worth it?  During my time in the hospital I have had many doctors tell me that it isn’t.  They say it’s too much … Continue reading →

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