Early Nov. Update

So it is past time to update our blog, and I don't really have much to write about today. We are all sick with the same cold- coughs, runny noses, and not enough sleep. Addison has had it for about 2 weeks, Anna for about the same, Jayda and I have had for about a week. It isn't terrible, but it won't go away either.
The weather is turning into late fall/ early winter now. It is pretty and I don't mind the temperature now, but I know it is only going to get much worse for the next few months. We will survive though, we have every other year.

I have been busy with school and interviews for my potential pediatric residency. I have had 2 interviews recently, and have 3 more to come.

My first interview was in Buffalo, NY at the Children's Hospital there. It was a good interview and a good program. Only problem is they interview about 70 people for 5 spots. I liked it though and would be happy there if it worked out that way. First impression of Buffalo is snow and cold, but also I know of a good children's hospital there now.













My second interview was at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. It too was a good interview and has better odds- they interview about 20 people for 5 spots. A very different program then Buffalo, and they both have their pros and cons. When I think of Minnesota, I think of cold and colder. All of the residents seemed to really like living in Minneapolis though, so I guess it can't be too bad.





I have 3 more interviews- here at Michigan, at the Denver Children's Hospital, and Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. I already know a lot about each of these programs ( I spent a week in Denver and Richmond already) and so I know that they are great programs that I would enjoy. The big question will be where (if anywhere) I will match and be accepted. It could be any of these programs, or none at all. I won't know until Jan 28th, so we all just have to be patient I guess.