For anyone out there that says doctors don't work hard, come meet my husband. Yesterday he left for work at 6:00 am and got home after midnight. He was exhausted and kept getting pages during the night about the same patient. This morning he left at 6:00 and won't be home until around 7:00 or 8:00 pm. He hasn't even seen Priya in two days. I hate his hours! When I have this baby he can only get two days off work. I know, I know, I shouldn't complain (especially with all those doctor haters out there), but hey, what are blogs for?

On a lighter note, I love my job. I get to work mornings only and take call from home. I don't have any hospital duties, which is a BIG bonus. There are only two other docs in our practice (both female) and the staff is wonderful. My nannies take incredible care of Priya and they will stay on even with the added work load of the new baby! You can't get any better than that!

I'm also seeing a lot of interesting medicine here that I didn't see in North Carolina. I enjoy seeing the younger patients in addition to the elderly and researching new diagnostic delimnas (of which there have been a few). My problem is admitting to patients that I need to "do a little research." I usually do it right in front of them (does that make me look stupid?). They seem to appreciate the effort, though. At least I'm not winging it. . . I do, however miss my nurse from North Carolina. I would pay her one million dollars to move here and join this practice. Will you Regina? Please?