tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819388586691204438.post6799266628957463413..comments2023-10-23T10:30:17.527-04:00Comments on A Mountain Bride: being a pregnant surgeonjes [a mountain bride]http://www.blogger.com/profile/03935793403239182466noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819388586691204438.post-91746147490051767282012-12-14T12:47:11.486-05:002012-12-14T12:47:11.486-05:00This actually disheartens me.
She really didn'...This actually disheartens me.<br /><br />She really didn't take enough time to recover, and they were still angry at her.<br /><br />You would think doctors, of all people, would respect the healing process.Lorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819388586691204438.post-89879719821440138812012-12-13T13:59:08.402-05:002012-12-13T13:59:08.402-05:00Guess what else my business partner told me.
He w...Guess what else my business partner told me.<br /><br />He was once sitting on an airplane reviewing a contract for a doctor. It turned out the man next to him was a Director of a residency program, and they struck up a conversation.<br /><br />My business partner said he had one burning question to ask him. He wanted to know why residents NEVER stayed with the hospitals where they did their residency.<br /><br />The man said "Because they're taken advantage of and can't wait to get out of there!"<br /><br />Ha!Lorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819388586691204438.post-30977827263994474842012-12-13T13:51:50.055-05:002012-12-13T13:51:50.055-05:00Me too! Because it's true!Me too! Because it's true!Lorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819388586691204438.post-51736417825051809982012-12-13T12:33:06.539-05:002012-12-13T12:33:06.539-05:00My mom tells me that too :-) hahaMy mom tells me that too :-) hahajes [a mountain bride]https://www.blogger.com/profile/03935793403239182466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819388586691204438.post-4629366453999650962012-12-13T12:32:25.520-05:002012-12-13T12:32:25.520-05:00I will address the maternity leave situation soon ...I will address the maternity leave situation soon - it gets me going! I have to admit that I am more jonest and open about the discomforts of pregnancy with the female staff - the nurses and scrub techs and such - they KNoW what it is like and are often helpful to me (such a blessing!) jes [a mountain bride]https://www.blogger.com/profile/03935793403239182466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819388586691204438.post-51091676711081074362012-12-13T12:29:32.480-05:002012-12-13T12:29:32.480-05:00Wowza - that is intense! Only 2 weeks off!? Holy c...Wowza - that is intense! Only 2 weeks off!? Holy crazy - she must be superhuman! jes [a mountain bride]https://www.blogger.com/profile/03935793403239182466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819388586691204438.post-38026098342925807512012-12-13T12:28:19.749-05:002012-12-13T12:28:19.749-05:00Oh perhaps I wasn't clear - I DO complain! Hah...Oh perhaps I wasn't clear - I DO complain! Hahah - I am not a graceful pregnant woman - I feel like crap most days and thankfully my hubby listens to me and sympathizes with I no end. I complain a lot around him. Poor dude.jes [a mountain bride]https://www.blogger.com/profile/03935793403239182466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819388586691204438.post-65189641803350109462012-12-13T12:26:51.599-05:002012-12-13T12:26:51.599-05:00Man I appreciated reading this. There are so many ...Man I appreciated reading this. There are so many work/life/time related blo entries I fantasize about delving into on this site - hit I'm pseudo- anonymous and people I know in real life read this - which could mean getting me in trouble or making uber awkward situations for myself. Once residency is over I wonder if I will be brave enough to share some of the juicy tidbits.jes [a mountain bride]https://www.blogger.com/profile/03935793403239182466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819388586691204438.post-46650235092698481242012-12-13T12:24:08.777-05:002012-12-13T12:24:08.777-05:00I am all for equality - but I have to admit I like...I am all for equality - but I have to admit I like this! Haha!jes [a mountain bride]https://www.blogger.com/profile/03935793403239182466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819388586691204438.post-86909466627112994342012-12-13T06:16:34.363-05:002012-12-13T06:16:34.363-05:00My business partner used to recruit doctors.
He t...My business partner used to recruit doctors.<br /><br />He told me that he'd call the men by their names, but he made sure to call the women "Doctor" so-n-so.<br /><br />He did it because he felt the women went through more hell to become doctors than the men did.Lorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819388586691204438.post-7478712632036345022012-12-13T06:11:40.267-05:002012-12-13T06:11:40.267-05:00Me? I'd be complaining nonstop. :DMe? I'd be complaining nonstop. :DLorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819388586691204438.post-80280869094287439752012-12-13T03:32:08.187-05:002012-12-13T03:32:08.187-05:00Wow! I am in awe of you! I'm only 16 weeks in ...Wow! I am in awe of you! I'm only 16 weeks in and I find myself drowsy and achy most of the time! Look at you being awesome!Elegant Wedding Invitationshttp://www.elegantweddinginvitations.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819388586691204438.post-87042965245034722192012-12-12T22:59:22.955-05:002012-12-12T22:59:22.955-05:00you are awesome.
you are awesome.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819388586691204438.post-30001081414027227002012-12-12T22:09:51.311-05:002012-12-12T22:09:51.311-05:00I think you make a great point about not complaini...I think you make a great point about not complaining...at least at work. I need to remember that for the next time around. I think its easy for women to gripe about pregnancy to one another at work (I'm a nurse, ya know... lots of women around) but it makes you stronger if you just keep on kickin ass at work... like you're doing, I love it. Speaking of which... hows the maternity leave situation looking for this go-around? Lindsey [homegrown spud]https://www.blogger.com/profile/00523325327018479357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819388586691204438.post-50630650286014710372012-12-12T04:12:17.547-05:002012-12-12T04:12:17.547-05:00The person I was most in awe of in med school was ...The person I was most in awe of in med school was my surgery cheif on my gen surgery rotation my 3rd year. The day she gave birth, she was in surgery all day, she walked down 12 flights of stairs in morning rounds, and during afternoon rounds, she was having contractions every 8 minutes and none of the guys on our team even knew. She had mentioned to the girls that she probably wound't be there the next day and then we all noticed her looking at her watch silently every few minutes. She took her 2 weeks of vacation off and was right back at work for her last 3 weeks of residency. What killed me was that the entire department was so angry at her for daring to have a baby as a surgery resident. What a ridiculous thing to be angry at someone for. kirafikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15758110018937259602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819388586691204438.post-64941509295957095702012-12-12T01:44:09.518-05:002012-12-12T01:44:09.518-05:00wow...kudos to you for not complaining. I complai...wow...kudos to you for not complaining. I complained all the way through my pregnancy and for the most part I could work from home in my pajamas! you are one tough mama!Discovery Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07530807140058397796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819388586691204438.post-9096739338575235302012-12-11T22:24:42.585-05:002012-12-11T22:24:42.585-05:00Hi Jes - I am a casual reader of your blog, just a...Hi Jes - I am a casual reader of your blog, just as I scroll through a few different mommy blogs. Most of them say the same stuff (which stroller is cutest? look at my pretty child! i made my own baby food, yay) - I usually skim over posts (including yours) that look like this.<br /><br />But I love your posts that talk about your job and how you balance your work with your family life. They are so inspiring! I'm in a demanding and stressful career like yours and I really admire you - love that you're fighting the good fight, keeping focused on gaining the right professional experiences and moving your career along, while also doing the tremendous work of carrying a baby and being a mother. I hope you know you inspire readers like me who want to do the same. You go get it, girl!!<br /><br />- a fan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com