Quitter

Can I just quit? He has only been in med school since July and already Im sick of it--how pathetic am I?
Everything revolves around HIS schedule and even our weekends aren't free of some sort of obligation/activity/volunteer opportunity/commitment. I know I'm not being very supportive right now, but I'm so stressed out with having to take care of everything by myself that I want to scream.

We went to Kabul, Afghanistan for two weeks in May with Global Health Outreach to give free medical care to the people there. We took our own supplies and medications. We have been to Africa a couple times together before. This is a WHOLE new world for us, but it was great!
A look at city life in Kabul.
Country life, and nomads.
Chillin' with the school girls during lunch. I did some public health teaching that day. I loved it!
My hubby starting and IV to give antibiotics for a cellulitis infection. I tried, but I missed it! Grrrr. I was a little jealous at the time that he got it, and I didn't, but I got over it. Good job hon' :)
Ahhh on the LONG plane ride. Seriously, we had such a scare, I thought we were going down. I now am more terrified of plane rides, than actually being in Afghanistan!

Also, FYI.....only a small percentage of muslims are terrorists. :) I loved, loved, loved the people there! What an awesome opportunity we had. We have thought about going back this spring, depending on the current situation with the war at that time.

If you want to see more pics....just ask! I have over 300!

New Template?

Hello ladies,

So, I was just thinking....is there anyway we could put maybe an aqua poppy design on our blog page? I don't know how these group blogs work, (not the most tech savvy girl out there) but thought it might look neat. :) Funny, but I love enjoying new templates!

Anyway, just an idea.

I might as well update too! Been awhile. :) I don't think I have posted since we went to Afghanistan in May. We are back....no worries! I will post a few pictures.

Hubby is in the third semester, and I guess have heard the hardest? I don't know, you hear all kinds of things. Pathology and Pharmacology seems to be tough anyway, but doing great! I agree with the previous poster....support is EVERYTHING! My hub is always telling me he needs and loves my support. Even just refilling his coffee cup, or staying up with him until 2am. (like last night, oh boy am I feeling it!) They need it girls!

Also, I have a question. Especially for those who have kiddos. :) What do you all do for date nights, and how often? Do you have to schedule them way ahead of time? Dustin and I haven't been on one yet this semester, and we are feelin' the need. Plus, his birthday is next week! I think we are just planning on having a coffee date and taking a walk (probably a chilly one) around Grey's lake in Des Moines. Any other ideas in general?

Thanks! Bring on the posts ladies! I've been looking for them!

Derricca

Status Update

As a follow up to the previous blog, I just wanted to mention something my M1 came home today and said to me. He walked in the door and said "I am so glad that you are so supportive. I couldn't do this without you." Like some of you girls mentioned, being there for your guy is important to their success (and yours). The other night, he hit a speed bump and felt overwhelmed. I rubbed his back and whispered words of encouragement. Two days later, I had a terrible day at work. My sweet husband offered to give me a back massage (this is extremely rare ladies, I dont think you understand the magnitude of this gesture). I have learned so much about selflessness and support these short few months and I hope to grow more in this respect as our life changes over the next few years. I am trying my best to make our home a sanctuary from the stresses of medical school, but I'm not perfect.

C received his white coat last weekend (they make it into a ceremony at his med school to mark their transition to professional and the start of their patient hands-on experience) and I couldn't be more proud. His mother said the last time she was on campus, my husband was a year old. Maybe in another 22 years we will return to the same campus with our child to continue the tradition :).