“I don’t know how you can deal with death and dying all day long.” It is a statement I hear frequently. My usual reply is that I cannot see myself doing anything else. My path to full-time hospice work was not a straight one , but definitely one that came full circle....
“Oh wow! You’ve gained a lot of weight during the pandemic!” “When are you going to have a baby?” Now that COVID-19 restrictions have lessened, we can socialize again. The return of insensitive questions and comments are on the comeback as well. Do not be the...
“I don’t have enough time!” This is the first thought that comes to mind when I feel overwhelmed. I have been there many times and I bet you have too. What does overwhelm look like for me? A full to-do list with patients and meetings back-to-back. A...
Are you lucky enough to have a supportive spouse in your life? I have always been thankful for my husband. The COVID-19 pandemic gave me even more reason to be grateful. I now see clearly the difference a supportive spouse can make. As a general pediatrician...
It seemed unthinkable, but I decided to ponder about it anyway. Would it be possible to have a hospital birth without maternity coverage? I had time, and I had options, so I decided to figure it out. I have to start by being transparent. As the...
This pandemic has been an excellent opportunity to think and talk about money and finances. The eye-opening moment was when I saw my credit card bills once the shelter in place order was placed. I thought I was spending a fraction of my normal. Where had my...
