Tag Archives: Baby

Learning Empathy The Hard Way

Posted on September 26, 2014 by emilyehoward

As many of you know, as I have talked about it on countless occasions, when Anika was born, I had to have an emergency C-section.  Three days in the hospital felt like an eternity.  I didn’t like my nurses.  I … Continue reading →

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Mama in Med School

Posted on September 22, 2014 by emilyehoward

Being a mama in med school is a lot harder than I anticipated.  Don’t get me wrong – I love being a mama and I love being in med school, but each one makes the other much harder. Anika started … Continue reading →

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Back in Business

Posted on August 21, 2014 by emilyehoward

I started my very first rotation yesterday in family medicine.  It was hard to leave my baby, but I feel comforted knowing that she is home with my husband and family.  It will make for an easier transition to leaving … Continue reading →

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Mommy Rotation

Posted on August 1, 2014 by emilyehoward

It is week four of my “Mommy Rotation,” which is what I have nicknamed my maternity leave.  Realizing that I had only planned to take four weeks off, I am kind of thankful that with Anika coming early and my … Continue reading →

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Being a Patient

Posted on July 25, 2014 by emilyehoward

Even though I haven’t started my third year rotations yet, I have still been learning a lot that can help me in my future career as a physician.  I have had the privilege of learning first hand what it is … Continue reading →

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The Best Laid Plans

Posted on July 11, 2014 by emilyehoward

As you have figured out by now, I had my baby!  At 3:45 a.m. on Sunday morning my water broke.  The first thought that ran through my head was, “Oh my gosh.  This baby is two weeks early!”  Anika Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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Baby

Posted on July 9, 2014 by emilyehoward

  Anika Elizabeth Howard Born on July 6, 2014 5 lbs 10 oz 18 inches long  

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