DoctorMama

Being a physician is for the most part a humbling experience. You think you’ve figured out the key to helping a patient control her hyperten...

Your words are way more interesting than mine. To amuse myself while propping up a febrile three-year-old (who, having finally exhausted t...

I may have spoken a little too early about having extra time. My Big Talk (which went well!), then a Saturday “retreat” for work (silly me, ...

A few weeks ago, I was chatting with one of my very first Maggots, someone I ranked up near the top of my Successes list, when she said some...

It’s been a while since I’ve done an advice post. So, inspired by a few inquiries from friends, I bring you the following public service pos...

Just got done with an enormous project and a sticky personnel issue. So it’s back to the rest of life. Re: $ Q: Why, exactly, are you sendin...

Such an uncomfortable topic for me. When you grow up poor, money takes getting used to. I was told back in the spring that I was probably go...

I’m getting better at the ipod running, thanks to some of the excellent advice I got here. I also found some ear buds that stay in my remark...

I recently had a nice demonstration of the difference between being On an SSRI and being Off. Some six years ago, while I was Off, Troph...

I got another great present for my birthday , from my dear friend E: Isn’t it gorgeous? I love love love it. I am a little embarrassed to ad...

First, let me reiterate that I adore my child, I don’t think he has anything “wrong” with him, and I am very very grateful that he’s my son....

I don’t mind getting advice on child raising. Hey, I even ask for it from parents I admire and trust. So I’m soliciting it from you folks. B...

I used to hear stories about other people’s in-laws and think that I really shouldn’t complain. My mother-in-law is a bit of a handful, sure...

I’m not too hung up on birthdays; since I share one with my brother, it’s always seemed like just another holiday rather than My Special Day...

Here’s how tough things have been around here: I started running in the morning. It was a long time coming. I had to skip my run more and mo...