How special it is to share the things that you love with your children. I love to read. Growing up I could get lost in a novel so much so that the characters became my friends. I was drawn into their world so much so that it  seemed as much of a reality as my […]

Sweet Ellianne was asleep from the moment I arrived. She slept through several outfit changes and multiple poses. What you might ask was our secret? Well besides the fact that she is an absolute angel, her parents swear by the YouTube shushing video. It played during the entire session and I’ll admit it was very […]

His eyes had an extra sparkle in them. I had just asked how his day was, and I knew that something special must have happened. He was grinning from ear to ear as he told me that he and his wife were expecting their first little one in the summer. The mood was so joyful […]

According to Dale Carnegie, “a person’s name is, to that person, the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” The names we give people speak to their character and personality. Sometimes the name is more of a description. But no matter the root, the feelings that become associated with that name and the importance […]

When I think of Emily the words that come to mind are exuberant, passionate and full of joy. One of my first memories of her are when we were in medical school, she was making an announcement to our whole class and she couldn’t help but include the fact that she was engaged. She was […]

The absolute joy in the room when a baby takes a breath and gives his first cry is indescribable. Seeing mom’s and dad’s faces as they look upon their little miracle for the first time this side of the womb is my favorite thing. It’s part of why I love my job as a pediatric […]

Reflecting back on maternity leave, it is a strange dichotomy of chaos and relaxation. As a pediatric resident, it has given me time to slow down. I am used to going going going until my head hits the pillow. However when you are nursing, you have to sit down every 2-3 hours and hold your […]

Palmer was over the moon excited about her new role as big sister. She told everyone that she ran into over the last week that she had a new baby sister. Her affection and eagerness to hold and kiss her sister, Saylor, were absolutely adorable! Her mom, Cameron, and I were pregnant together with due […]