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A recap of what I learned during our unexpected year five of being a med school wife after we did not Match our first cycle.

YEAR FIVE AS A MED SCHOOL WIFE

This post has been sitting in my drafts for quite a while waiting to be finished. It’s over a year late in being published…but better late than never! I started this post in June 2023 for reference. Enjoy. I never thought this would be a five part series. I only expected to write four of …

I share the story of my birth trauma openly and vulnerably to hopefully reduce the isolation and increase the support to other mamas.

FACING BIRTH TRAUMA HEAD ON

This past week (July 16-22nd) was Birth Trauma Awareness Week. This is actually fitting as of three years ago tomorrow, on July 24, 2020, I had an emergency C-section due to a cord prolapse, as such it has been on my mind a lot lately. But especially since, I’m expecting my third baby any day …

15 AMAZON PICKS FOR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM

This is my third pregnancy. My first was a vaginal birth and my second was a c-section. Who knows what this one will end up being. With experiencing both types of births, I’ve found some Amazon products that I’ve loved and plan to try with this birth. So, I thought I would share my 15 …

UNMATCHED

We share our story so applicants who have gone unmatched or partially unmatched know they are not alone. This is our experience in the heat of the moment and written openly and vulnerably. We hope by sharing, other medical families will feel supported and part of a community as this topic is not discussed openly …

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Carrot Muffins

My daughter and I just polished off a batch of these delicious Chocolate Chip Zucchini Carrot Muffins in three days. I may or may not have eaten an undisclosed amount of these each day… They are often the only thing that truly sounds good during this pregnancy. Muffins and homemade bread are my safe food! …

ZUPPA TOSCANA SOUP

Zuppa Toscana is by far our family’s all time favorite soup! We cook it at least a few times a month during the winter because sometimes you just need that comfort soup during a cold Minnesota winter. Plus, it’s always a fan favorite at soup nights, get togethers with friends, or taking someone a meal. …

DRAWING CLOSER TO THE SAVIOR AS A MOTHER

I recently was asked to speak in my church and was given the topic of “Drawing Closer to the Savior,” a talk given by Elder Neil L. Andersen in the 2022 October General Conference. I’ve always enjoyed preparing talks for church because it gives me an opportunity to dive a bit deeper into the gospel …

YEAR FOUR AS A MED SCHOOL WIFE

Reflecting on the past medical year, here are four things I learned during my fourth year as a med school wife.

5 WAYS TO STAY CONNECTED DURING AWAY ROTATIONS

You’ve made it to the fourth year of medical school and it’s time for those pesky, but oh so needed, away rotations. It can be overwhelming as you prepare logistically for them. Housing, transportation, food, and whether or not you and the family are going to tag along with your med student from month to …

Don't fall into the "temporary life" mindset. Here are three simple ways to build community during a temporary season of life.

3 WAYS TO BUILD COMMUNITY DURING A TEMPORARY SEASON OF LIFE

This guest post is by Hannah Pye, a fellow medical wife. We have moved a lot in our 10 years of marriage. Seven physical moves and five moves into new communities. I have become very proficient at packing, unpacking, and cataloguing belongings. I have also learned a lot about building community in a temporary season …