Residency 101

‎"I became a doctor for the same four reasons that everybody does: chicks, money, power, and chicks." -Dr. Cox from Scrubs

juuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuust kiddddddddddddding!

My sweet friend reminded me this morning that I've been a bit neglectful of my darling husband on here!  So, I thought I'd give you a little update on how his first year of residency (also known as 'intern year') is going.  He is working for the Baptist Health System of hospitals here in Birmingham (many people assume he is working for UAB, but not so.)  This includes Princeton and Trinity Hospitals.  He is currently on an ER elective rotation and is really enjoying work!  His schedule changes each month and sometimes week by week, so there is really no routine.  That's fine for me and he seems great with it.  His shifts this week are from 11am to 11pm. 

The ones I am truly dreading are called 'night float'.  ugh!  It's where he works from about 7pm to 10am the next morning.  Those months will not be very fun as we are really intentional about always going to bed at the same time and I often rely on his body heat for warmth. (:))  Oh well, time to put my big girl panties on!  :(

There have definitely been days where he has not seen Georgia at all, since she goes down for the night at around 8pm.  It makes me sad but, he takes great care to play with her and love on her when he can.

James still studies during nights and weekends so he can do well and answer tough questions the attending doctor may throw at him.  His work ethic has never let up for all these years and I am so proud.  A couple weeks ago he got his first paycheck and made his first dollar as a DOCTOR!  haha.  I think it was a very fulfilling moment for him. 

All in all, things are going well for him!  He is building up his repertoire of stories to share, soaking up lots of experience and knowledge, and eating all the FREE food he can at the hospital to save us money on our food budget!  He is an excellent provider.  :)

No more short coat for this man!

Home from his first long day at work.  (He had already taken off his tie)

"I've been thinking a lot lately about taking chances, and how it's really just about overcoming your fears. Because the truth is, every time you take a big risk in your life, no matter how it ends up, you're always glad you took it." Dr. John Dorian 'JD' - Scrubs