This week has been filled with excitement for what 2013 will bring. I have been inspired by resolutions from friends, family members and fellow bloggers.
Medicine: a love story has motivated me to make my very own Medical Resolutions!
1. Enjoy the journey
When Doctor J started his residency we knew it was going to be challenging, but we said from the beginning we wanted to enjoy the journey. It was six prime years in our 20's and when it was over I would be (gasp) 30! We didn't want to live these six years with the mindset that we were waiting for them to be over. I would like to continue to make the most of the time I do get to spend with Doctor J and focus on the positives.
2. Learn why patience is a virtue
It can be challenging when you are waiting for someone to come home for dinner plans, and you don't hear from them until 2 hours after your dinner because they were in the operating room BUT...I vow to be more patient in 2013.
3. When the Doctor is away, it's okay to play
Often times when Doctor J is on call, I hold out hope that it will not be a crazy night for him. Since residency keeps him pretty busy, I like to try to be around when he is around. One of my tactics is to hang around when he is on call, but that usually leads to a party of 1. Sooo Doctor J, I love you, but when you are on call...I am going out!
4. Become fluent in Doctor Talk
I have spoken about Doctor Talk before in this post. It is a common occurrence when a group of Doctors get together and speak about complex medical issues that I can't even begin to understand. Now, I have started to pay attention! So ask me what a Craniofacial Surgery is, why don't ya?
5. Eye on the prize
Honestly I think one of the best things you when you are married to a doc is to stay focused and busy. This is a time that Doctor J is very focused on his career and I am putting the same focus towards mine. When not working it is important to stay busy with good friends and great activities. This makes it MUCH easier when your +1 is not around.
8 comments:
Love reading these resolutions... and your blog! My cousin who is in her residencey, and just got accepted to a fellowship at the Mayo is engaged to another resident in a different specialty. I can totally relate to the doctor talk mentality, although it's fun to mess with fellow law students and throw some of those terms out! (or when I webmd myself constantly--have a good idea of what I'm reading). Happy Thursday!
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog.
Emily
classescasesandchaos.blogspot.com
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!!! I love all of your resolutions! I feel like I need to add to my list now, lol. I'm sure having a Hubby in Residency is tough!!! I can only imagine. But I'm sure it will be so worth it when he's done! Have a great weekend!!!
i think i have the tendency to want to rush through something to get to the end fasterand thus i don't enjoy the process. if my husband was in med school i would definitely need to learn this, to enjoy the process rather than rush through everything to get to the end i would miss out for sure if i rushed through everything. i love these resolutions! happy 2013!
I can't imagine what you guys are dealing with right now with his residency. I am sure it's CRAZY!!! But keep your eye on that prize!!! What an accomplishment it will be for the both of you!
oh I can completely relate/take on all of these resolutions! Though, I'm more partial to try to get the residents to stop as much doctor talk when we're all together. My husband is PGY2 in ophthalmology, the eye kind of creeps me out so they're pretty good about not discussing cases when we're able to get together with other residents!
yessss to #3! I hate when I cancel plans because Y is supposed to come home early... and then he never comes home!
Hi from MMBH :) Wanted to drop in, say hi and tell you I am excited to be a new follower of yours. Your blog is super cute and I'm happy to be a new fan. I can not only relate to being a newlywed in residency, I can completely relate to all of your resolutions. What a great list. I totally feel ya on #3 too. I feel like I spend so much time trying to plan around his schedule that I don't realize how much it even stresses me out.
Cheers to a great new year ahead!
Amy
http://whenlifegivesyoumedicinemakemartinis.com
Hi from MMBH :) Wanted to drop in, say hi and tell you I am excited to be a new follower of yours. Your blog is super cute and I'm happy to be a new fan. I can not only relate to being a newlywed in residency, I can completely relate to all of your resolutions. What a great list. I totally feel ya on #3 too. I feel like I spend so much time trying to plan around his schedule that I don't realize how much it even stresses me out.
Cheers to a great new year ahead!
Amy
http://whenlifegivesyoumedicinemakemartinis.com
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