The Dr Is In


I’m Ba-ack!

Well, I wish I could say I took a Thanksgiving Break or went away on a holiday trip, but, no, hospitals don’t close and I was working this past week.
I have to tell you, though, that I am thankful for the ability to work and enjoy what I do.  Over the past few weeks, I’ve also [...]

Got Chocolate Milk?

Got Chocolate Milk?
 
Well, ya better ’cause it’s the OFFICIAL DRINK OF HALLOWEEN!!
I was fortunate enough to participate in Got Milk?’s tour through Dallas yesterday.  They were at the now open, but yet to have a grand opening Legacy Bookstore in West Plano (Grand Opening 11/7/08).
Now, I gotta tell ya, my kids HEART chocolate milk.  Big [...]

Pukes ‘n’ Dukes

 
 
Our weekend was totally ruined by the pukes ‘n’ dukes.
Looking back on things, this all probably started on Thursday night when Mina said her tummy didn’t feel well; that progressed into vomiting and diarrhea.  This was quickly passed on to Benjamin and me, and, unfortunately, my mom, who just wanted to give Mina a get [...]

Close Encounters of the Hospitalist Kind

Being a Pediatric Hospitalist is a blast!
I have the privilege of taking care of families from all walks of life and cultures. 
I never know what kind of conversation I’m going to have with someone or what kind of conversation they’re going to have about me.  It’s these little surprises that puts a smile on [...]

Ever Give Your Kid Nursemaid’s Elbow? I did…

If you keep up with the Phipps Feeding Fiasco blog, you read that we paid a visit to Fuddrucker’s earlier today.  The scene of where I once pulled Mina’s elbow out of socket.  You can read the details here, you have to be patient or just skip to the very end of that post.
I am [...]