Hello!

Hi, I suppose I should introduce myself to the group. My name is Rachel and after a quick google search of "doctor wives support group" I found this blog. It is so nice to find a group of women in the same situation. Whenever people find out I am married to a doctor, they automatically assume I am rich, conceited, and spoiled by a magical fairytale life. I have found that it is quite difficult for my friends to relate to my life. As you all know, being with a physician is quite different from being with anyone else. It is not uncommon for you to go 48 hours without seeing your poor, overworked husband. It is not unusual for him to be spending his limited time at home sleeping, studying, or preparing for a conference or presentation. It isn't uncommon to spend countless hours on the phone fighting with loan deferment companies. Some people don't understand that that you actually spent your anniversary, Christmas, etc. alone because your husband got screwed on the new call schedule- not because he doesn't care about you. And finally, people don't seem to understand that, not only are you not "spoiled" but that you have become an expert in delayed gratification :)
A little history:
I met my husband 6 years ago during his intern year. He was just beginning his urology residency in Utah (where I am from). For those of you whose husband did a surgical internship/residency know that intern year is no bed of roses :) To be honest, I am still amazed that we made it through (being a new relationship and all) but I am glad we did.
We now have a beautiful 2 year old girl and have another one on the way. She is due Sept 19. I am lucky enough to stay home with them until they start school. After which, I plan on pursuing a master's degree.
We moved to Texas last year for my husband's two year fellowship. It has been a little hard for me to live in a new place with no friends or family around. My daughter and I did a pretty good job of keeping busy during the winter months but now that the heat and humidity has intensified quite a bit, we find ourselves stuck in our apartment the majority of the day. I have come to the conclusion that the air conditioner to be my best friend in my 7th month of pregnancy :)
On the bright side, my husband has finally begun interviewing for jobs. It is a very surreal experience. He is very excited to finally see the opportunities available because of all his hard work. I think it is hard for him to adjust to the idea of being his own boss after so many years of being beaten down by power hungry attendings. He has interviewed at two places so far and we are going on a second interview this weekend. I can't lie, I'm pretty excited to finally see a flicker of light at the end of this long tunnel! My only disappointment, not finding this site 6 years ago :) Look forward to "getting to know" you all!