Beginning of a New Life

Hello and welcome to my new blog!

The reason why I started this is selfish: I need something for myself. 


You see, my husband, baby, and I just moved across the country so he could start medical school.  I'm so proud of him.  It is a goal we have been working towards for  the whole three years of our marriage.  A lot of late nights studying for tests, applying, writing personal statements, and packing for interviews have happened.  We've worked together for this.  I would edit all of his applications, pack his suticases for him, take him to and from the airport, and any other thing that needed done.  I was happy to do it.  It was exciting to work together.  I finished my undergraduate degree before he did, we both worked and we had our sweet little Caroline earlier this year.  I was excited to move to Kentucky and get started on the goal we had been working on. 


Now we are here.  We are settled in our apartment, we know the area pretty well, and school has started.  I couldn't be prouder of Eli and all that he has accomplished, and all that we have accomplished together. It's lots of fun to live in a new place!  We've met some new friends and have some old friends that live here  too.  There is a lot to enjoy here and we are happy.  But, there are some adjustments to be made too.  This is a completely different lifestyle than what we are used to.  There are lots of changes and that always is hard. 

My goal in starting this blog is not to complain.  I've been preparing for medical school and what it would be like ever since we were engaged.  I know it's hard, and I'm ready for it.  But talking about our difficulties does not mean complaining.  I need this to be a way for me to write about and work through my feelings during this transition time.  I hope readers will not think I am whining or complaining.  I'm just discussing.

I hope other medical school wives, students, prospective medical school wives, friends, family, or anyone who is going through changes and transitions (who isn't?) will benefit from this.  I plan on writing every night after the baby goes to sleep.  I'll write about what I did that day, what I'm feeling, what I'm thinking, and any other thing I feel is pertinent.  I hope you like it.  Feel free to leave any comments you'd like.  I'd love to hear back from you.

Cherie