My intro

Hello all! My name is Rebecca and I am thrilled to have found this site! My DH is finishing his 1st year of OB/GYN residency - I can't believe the furst year is almost over We met when Paul was a 4th year MS, and I had just finished my Masters in Public Health. We were engaged 3 months later, and 3 months after that I was leaving my job, home, family, and friends behind in Tampa. We moved to Richmond, VA and were married in December.



The hardest part of residency for me has not been the hours, but just being here. Richmond- well, it leaves a lot to be desired. Its like I tell DH "Virginia - 250 years of history unimpeded by progres". My job here is not nearly as rewarding as my old one- so I am keeping my eyes peeled for a new position. We did buy a new house, which I love, and that has been keeping me pretty busy.



Take Care!

Rebecca

"Virginia - 250 years of history unimpeded by progress"



That is hilarious!



Jennifer

[DCJenn]

Rebecca-



You are not kidding about Virginia! I grew up in Maryland, which although only over the river from each other- they are two completely different universes. I worked in Northern Virginia when I lived in DC. OMG- I hated it. The politics and Old Boys Networks are as bad as they are here in Texas. (and DON'T ask about that!)



Anyway- Sally's husband is an OB with the Air Force (and they are stuck in a 'unique' part of Texas, so get to know her!)



Welcome aboard.



Jenn



PS- my husband is almost finished with his 2nd year of peds residency- we're in San Antonio and he's in the Army.

[houseelf]

Rebecca--



Welcome to the website. Congrats on almost finishing your first year! It is such an accomplishment for the both of you.



Are you actively seeking a different job in public health? Perhaps if you have worked at your current job for a year, it may be time to move on.



I understand the whole whirlwind romance. My hubby and I were married 12 months after we met. These doctors don't have time for prolonged courtships!



I sincerely hope that you find a sense of community and support here. Welcome.



Kelly

[mommax3]

Hi Rebecca,



I am Sally, married to Travis, an OB/GYN who finished residency last summer and is now paying back his time to Uncle Sam (the Air Force) at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, TX. We have three years to go here and then we are looking towards going back to Indiana, where we are both from originally. We have been married for almost 12 years and have 3 boys, aged 7, almost 4, and 8 months.



The residency years were very hard for us (he did a military residency in San Antonio) but I loved where we lived and I eventually made some very good friends. Now, I have a LOT more time with my husband, which I am grateful for, but I hate where we live and it is literally in the middle of no where ---- I know there are more remote places to live, but after living in larger cities (Indianapolis and San Antonio) for 8 years before moving here, this is as much in the boondocks as I ever want to be!



Welcome to the board -- I am looking forward to getting to know you.



Sally

Thanks for the warm welcome guys It is so nice to know I am not alone in this!

[Meenah]

Hi Rebecca,

Welcome, this is a great place for support. We have all either been there or are heading there!!!!

Luanne

[Amiens]

Welcome!

I am Crystal, SAHM to Emma. My hubbie Matt is nearing the end of his internship in IM, and we will be off to Univ WA for a 3 yr anesthesia residency. He has 4 more call nights left of IM, and believe me he is sooo happy. We, too, had a whirlwind courtship. As someone stated- "Doctors (and med students IMHO) don't have time for courtship" We met when Matt was a 1st year, 6 mos later we were engaged, and 3 mos after that we were married. We just had our first daughter after being married for almost 4 years.

I love this message board, even though I don't post all too much. I do when I can- like right now when Emma (4 mos) is sleeping.



Everyone is great here!

Crystal

Welcome, Rebecca! My hubby and I had a whirlwind courtship as well...I remember the beginning of residency well. We were in a tiny town in Central PA. The hosptial served the entire central area, but we were about 2.5 hours from Philadelphia, 5 hours from Pittsburgh or New York....It was just sooooo small. I was absolutley miserable the first year while I was adjusting. I had two small children under the age of two and couldn't imagine ever liking it there. By the time residency was over, I sobbed and carried on about leaving because I'd grown to actually love the community and people...(my mom still laughs about it because I talk about that time now with such fondness and she remembers that initial adjustment!). So...it DOES get better! Hang in there



Are you working right now with your MPH?



Kris

Hi Rebecca!

I could feel your pain re: living somewhere that you never dreamed you would be! It's very, very hard!! The only thing that keeps me going is reminding myself that it is a growing experience for me and for our relationship! Plus, frequent phone calls and trips back home! Take the worst part of the city where I grew up and magnify it by a million - this is where we live now. And like you said, it just makes it appear that much worse when your family and friends are so far away!

My hubby is starting his 4th year of gen surg residency and I am soooo close to finishing my MA that I can smell it! Welcome and start posting away!!