When the pandemic hit, my husband was just about to match into his residency program, so he’s a full-time medical student and I am a full time working mom. I’m the Marketing Coordinator at a nonprofit that aims to end homelessness in Philadelphia. I am… [read more]
Weeks 30 & 32
Things are slowing down! Well, not the pregnancy but for the most part it hasn’t been nearly as eventful as the last update, everything has been for the most part normal which is a good thing! Since my last update at 28 weeks, we’ve worked… [read more]
Conversations to Have Before You Get Married Part 2
A little while ago I started this series of conversations to have before you get married. This came out of my husband and I connecting while going through the marriage counseling process. This was something that I honestly didn’t want to do but it was… [read more]
The Medical School Timeline
The most common questions we receive are “where are you in the process,” “how many years are left” and “what’s next.” I remember when we first started this journey, we thought that the most difficult part was getting in, but I’ve come to realize… [read more]
Conversations to Have Before you Get Married | Part 1
At this point in my life, we’re (my husband and I) have been attending many weddings and while this makes me happy for our friends, it makes me reflect on love and what that means. In the U.S. the divorce rate is high, I remember growing… [read more]
What Happens When You Marry Young and How to Handle It All
Would you believe me if I told you my first and only kiss was with my husband? I’ve always thought about it and how weird that sounds… writing it out makes it a little more unbelievable, but it’s true! My husband was my first and… [read more]