The Grown-up Year

That would have to be the theme of this year – not that we weren’t already grown-ups, but changes this year have been much larger.  Medical school was a big step a few years ago – but the actual picture of what a physician’s lifestyle is like comes during third year (this year).  Long hours, call nights, and actual, clinical patient care.  Now, we have it easier than the residents, but you’re saying to yourself “so this is what it’s going to be like.”  This year has reaffirmed my decision for emergency medicine – but that’s an entire post in itself.  All of my rotations thus far (Ob/Gyn, Peds, Surgery, and internal medicine) have been enjoyable and educational – but I wouldn’t plan on any of them for the rest of my life. We’re also starting the process of choosing a residency location and applying for programs.  I’m hoping to get into an away rotation next year at UPMC, but I’ll have to wait and see.

So, what else this year?  Amanda and I have been married over two years now!  Now I know that for most people reading this – 2 years is a drop in the bucket compared to your marriage – but just think, compared to Hollywood stars and athletes we’re an ancient couple.  Again, the issue of marriage in the US is an entire post in itself.

The first edition to our family, the ever energetic Doc, will be 3 this summer!  Which in dog year would mean he should be coming out the teenage years, but he shows no signs of slowing down.  We had a dog day for my class at a local dog park and he really enjoyed playing with all the other med-pups.  As the weather gets warmer here we’ll be able to go on more walks – it’s supposed to be up to the 60′s this week!

Finally comes the biggest news – Amanda is 5 weeks pregnant!!!     We’re very excited and we had our first appointment on Friday.  We found out on Amanda’s birthday and promptly drove to see our parents so we could tell them in person.  It was my only full weekend off, so if we hadn’t visited then, we would have had to wait until April – and I would have never been able to wait that long to tell people.  When the time comes, we’ve decided to find out if its a boy or girl, but we aren’t giving out any hints on the name – except for the ones Amanda has already shot down (like Wyatt and Shadrach   ).  We were finally able to celebrate with a dinner out and some shopping last night after a long and very happy week – it was a great time.

And now its time for something I haven’t done in way too long – a nice run outside!!!

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