tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583990617602681604.post8496785146171893664..comments2023-11-05T07:50:46.531-05:00Comments on You'll Never Know Everything: News from the HomefrontKatie!http://www.blogger.com/profile/00795555425849436787noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583990617602681604.post-77321947164852254322008-08-08T10:17:00.000-04:002008-08-08T10:17:00.000-04:00I have been tuning in excited for you as well! Ta...I have been tuning in excited for you as well! Taking a semester off is an excellent decision. I support 100%. So does that mean you will start clerkships in 2009? Many of my friends are MD moms, and I will be soon too. A few had their first during med school (can you believe they are 10 yo now!) You are on the right track striving for balance. One thing about medical training you have littleJChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10100037937655744203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583990617602681604.post-28709880368210212582008-08-01T12:10:00.000-04:002008-08-01T12:10:00.000-04:00I am so happy for you Katie!! You won't regret thi...I am so happy for you Katie!! You won't regret this. You better believe I am going to suck up my full 12 weeks of FMLA and then go back to no more than 2 days/week. Can't wait to see you 8/9!Go Long! Go Green!https://www.blogger.com/profile/04500816159649715745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583990617602681604.post-40768079681615437712008-08-01T11:22:00.000-04:002008-08-01T11:22:00.000-04:00That is the best decision! I totally would want t...That is the best decision! I totally would want the same; you've gotta have the time. It's always surprised me how short maternity leave is. I mean, really, there's this new life that has come into the world and all of these changes and you only are allowed 6-8 weeks to get adjusted. Hell no!<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I second the comment on cooking and freezing. That will be so helpful; not that youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583990617602681604.post-26627795346552835272008-08-01T09:35:00.000-04:002008-08-01T09:35:00.000-04:00I know you don't know me, but I love following you...I know you don't know me, but I love following your blog. I'm Melissa, and I am a second-degree nursing student (my first degree is in psychology with a piano minor--does "not usable" scream out at that!) Let me tell you this: You will NEVER , EVER regret for a moment taking a few months off to stay home with your baby!Desire to show gratitudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12063345457519562994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583990617602681604.post-27512880717340342902008-08-01T08:20:00.000-04:002008-08-01T08:20:00.000-04:00Actually that is a wise decision. It lets you prep...Actually that is a wise decision. It lets you prepare for the arrival of the Turnip and then spend valuable bonding time. The first few months are critical for healthy attachments, so I applaud your decision! Yay Turnip! He won't end up on my caseload!!! EVER! Cuz he will be the bestest, most loved infant EVER!!!!<BR/>Have fun and take exxxxxxxxcellent care of you both!<BR/>Smooches,<BR/>Mmary marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02438185101117932829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583990617602681604.post-23996872296025869292008-07-31T22:10:00.000-04:002008-07-31T22:10:00.000-04:00Good for you, Katie!!! I know that was a really ha...Good for you, Katie!!! I know that was a really hard decision for an over-achiever like you, but it sounds like a great one for you and the Turnip!Alykathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10056992521985483420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583990617602681604.post-10022391474548892262008-07-31T20:48:00.000-04:002008-07-31T20:48:00.000-04:00Start cooking and freezing those casseroles and so...Start cooking and freezing those casseroles and soups for later on!Dragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12759938692575603663noreply@blogger.com