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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
  • I am a family medicine physician that works part time so I can be more present with my family. Sounds radical given I still have $350,000 in student debt, but it shouldn't be! I show you how I find balance between my passion at work in medicine and still be the mother and wife I want to be for my family.
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  • @drjennale
    @drjennale  3 года назад +40

    Checking in. How is everyone doing?
    I started this RUclips channel in hopes of building a community of like minded people so we can all support one another ❤️

    • @darakhshannaz4357
      @darakhshannaz4357 3 года назад +1

      U r always a breath of fresh air and hard work....

    • @amandalee1014
      @amandalee1014 3 года назад +1

      My new fave RUclipsr. Currently in med school and already so worried about the work life balance. 🥲

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад +2

      😭 thanks Amanda! Medicine gets exponentially better as the years go on. You got this!

    • @jehanjehan8569
      @jehanjehan8569 3 года назад +1

      Thank you for creating this channel! You’ve really inspired me💞 I am a family medicine doctor overseas but I want to move to USA. Please provide an email where we can reach you at. Thank you❤️❤️

  • @Justaperson2367
    @Justaperson2367 3 года назад +28

    It’s so amazing watching Wyatt’s speech journey over the last few years ❤️ he is absolutely adorable and his speech is getting better and better!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад +4

      Right!! I was looking at old video of when London was just a few months old and Wyatt couldn’t even say chocolate milk ... now he’s asking for it non stop 😅

  • @carayoungfitmd4598
    @carayoungfitmd4598 Год назад +1

    I am a new mom and also a doctor. My dilemma is being good both at being a mom and in my career but you make me realize that its okay to step back from work a little and be present for your kids. I just found your channel and you are amazing! ❤

  • @user-rz8vp1bd2y
    @user-rz8vp1bd2y 3 года назад +9

    Its really encouraging to see you value your children and balancing work. I'm matching FM in March and I would like to have children and after talking with my husband we decided that we both aim to work part time after our residencies

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад +4

      Yay family medicine 🙌🏽 it’s a lot easier to go up in work hours from an administrative stand point. Harder to pull back, especially if you already built a patient panel.

  • @in.my.fillingss
    @in.my.fillingss 3 года назад +14

    Hi Jenny(: just wanted to reach out and let you know how much you have influenced and positively impacted my life. I found out I was pregnant during my first year of dental school... unexpectedly 🤪 of course I was super happy but at the same time I was SO OVERWHELMED and discouraged. Most people in my life told me I would have to drop out. I didnt know what to do... and I found your videos. Just watching your journey and seeing how you were able to do it and persevere gave me hope I could do it too and encouraged me to keep going. Now my son is two years old and I will be graduating in May ❤️ there were A LOT of failures and bumps along the way... but in the end we are almost there!! So thank you Jenny for helping and inspiring me so much.

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад +3

      That is amazing! Most people who that tell you you can’t do something usually are the ones who haven’t tried it themselves. I am so proud of you! I’m sure you inspire those with your circle. Almost graduation. Hopefully you’ll be able to have a celebration this year 🥳

    • @in.my.fillingss
      @in.my.fillingss 3 года назад +1

      @@drjennale thank you, that means so much 🥺🥺 yes, I hope it doesn’t have to be virtual!

  • @angelamorehouse5315
    @angelamorehouse5315 2 года назад +1

    So proud of you for choosing your kids first! I made the same choice. I work part time. As much as i wish I could stay at home, we can't afford it. So I work part time so I can be with my kids as much as possible.

  • @bundabelajar2263
    @bundabelajar2263 3 года назад +1

    This come ontime, this particular video cured me from a mom disease that long to go back to school but do not want to separate from the children away to pursuit education. Postpone the education for a while but the heart is not at home with the children.. thankyou fot the inspiration jenny

  • @yojs17_
    @yojs17_ 3 года назад +9

    Amazing to see how Wyatt's speech has exponentially gotten better. They grow so fast 😢

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      Joy! It’s been a while. How are you and your little one?

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      Joy! It’s been a while. How are you and your little one?

    • @yojs17_
      @yojs17_ 3 года назад

      @@drjennale I'm good. My daughter is turning 1 next weekend 😢. I am loving this vlog. I didn't have my kids until after residency but you are reminding me that making a decision to do a sort of nontraditional path with medicine was the best decision and I can always pivot latter when my kids are older. Also...I am working on starting an online business which would never have been possible if i was still doing private practice.

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      Love it!! What is your online business?

    • @yojs17_
      @yojs17_ 3 года назад

      @@drjennale I am going in to breastfeeding education and consulting.

  • @alishaunderwood6499
    @alishaunderwood6499 3 года назад +2

    I won hundred percent agree with you wanted to work part time they are only little one time. You’re doing great Dr. mama

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      Thank you Alisha 🥰

  • @googlereviewer3405
    @googlereviewer3405 3 года назад +3

    Absolutely love the positivity and encouragement your channel brings! This is my second time watching this video to get myself motivated.

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Casey 🥰 hoping to keep this up!

  • @plum3832
    @plum3832 3 года назад +3

    Hi Jenny! Really enjoy watching you! I’m planning to work part time as well while I start my family when I finish Medical School! You really inspire me to push through and still enjoy life even with all the responsibilities med school brings! Thank you 🤗

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад +1

      Yassss! Life doesn’t just stop when we pursue our passions in medicine. We should enjoy life now 🥰

  • @Ines_Ella
    @Ines_Ella 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you very much for the beautiful inspiration
    I'm tired of seeing my parents growing old when all I do is skip family time for endless amounts of studying and working , becoming a doctor is definitely worth it but enslaving myself to the workforce is not , ain't no amount of money is worth being prioritized over family ...

  • @RachelSouthard
    @RachelSouthard 3 года назад +5

    i LOVED how you edited this video and all that you included.
    And the bracelet =') love you bunches!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      I love it! I have sensitive skin and it hasn’t irritated it at all! Such a thoughtful gift ❤️ thanks Rachel

  • @jagrititaparia2031
    @jagrititaparia2031 3 года назад +8

    Lil bit of everything🌿...loved this vlog❤️

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад +2

      Thank you Jagriti. How are you feeling this week?

    • @jagrititaparia2031
      @jagrititaparia2031 3 года назад

      @@drjennale I'm feeling good☺️. Ups & downs...all part of life. But I'm on track now... doing things as I planned & growing 🌱
      Thank you for asking 🙆🏻‍♀️ you're so kind & amazing ❤️
      I've always looked up to you:)

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад +1

      That’s good. I’m still optimistic about this year ❤️

    • @jagrititaparia2031
      @jagrititaparia2031 3 года назад

      Me too🌩️🌧️🌦️🌤️🌈

  • @aditavlogs2702
    @aditavlogs2702 3 года назад +1

    This has to be the cutest video ever!! I just love how Wyatt asks you “what’s his name” 🤣🤣♥️♥️♥️♥️ your kids are just so adorable 😍😍 god bless!!!♥️♥️♥️ always love your videos!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      He says some of the funniest things now! Wish I caught more of it on camera 😂

  • @islandagps9797
    @islandagps9797 3 года назад

    You're such a good mum. You seem so satisfied with life right now. Love that for you 💕

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад +1

      Thank you 🥰 the work load is much better than residency

  • @Onelife-r3h
    @Onelife-r3h 3 года назад

    Love love this kind of video, as it is tough to be playing both mom & working doctor roles in a real life... Keep inspiring us and thankyou for being you❣️

  • @ekatiemo
    @ekatiemo 3 года назад

    Working part-time is the dream! So glad you get to do so!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад +1

      Yasss! Granted, we still have the Cares Act and I’m not paying anything to my school loans. I’ll give up update when we start paying down and see if that stresses us financially.

  • @Ivory1340
    @Ivory1340 3 года назад

    Your videos are so calming and uplifting !! wishing you the best in these hard times Jenny!! you are amazing

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      Thank you ❤️ appreciate it

  • @amandadutra1184
    @amandadutra1184 3 года назад +1

    I’m so anxious to your video about strong relationships. 🥰❤️

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад +1

      I lost all the footage from the Q&A with Stan cause my laptop broke right before Christmas 😭 we’re thinking maybe we should do a Live? What do you think?

    • @amandadutra1184
      @amandadutra1184 3 года назад

      @@drjennale I’ll love it anyway! ❤️

  • @miaomiao07
    @miaomiao07 3 года назад

    It was so cute you were involving your kid while completing your workout. Awesome mom! :)

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      Thank you 🥰 it’s a start! Before this, I would take the easy way out and just hang out the kids and not work out 😅

  • @chiravuris
    @chiravuris 3 года назад +3

    I have started working full time as a nocturnist and it's killing my fitness regimen. I have been trying to work out at home with both of my kids. My 4 year old lifts my 25 lb dumbells and my 1 year old does jumping jacks with me.

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      Damn you 4 year old is strong! What’s your sleep schedule like as a nocturnist? I felt like I wasn’t sleeping when I was on nights cause I was still breastfeeding 😭

    • @chiravuris
      @chiravuris 3 года назад

      @@drjennale He lifts in a very unsafe way, I'm constantly afraid he's going to hurt himself. I honestly hate nights, but this was at a hospital that I really want to work at. I normally get about 4-7 hours of sleep the week that I'm on. When I'm off, I'm really off and spend all the time at home.

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      😭 man that seems tough. Hopefully you’ll be able to switch back to days after some time.

  • @vlogher
    @vlogher 3 года назад

    I love watching your family!! Your amazing Jenny ❤️❤️❤️

  • @evelyngartstein8496
    @evelyngartstein8496 3 года назад

    Love your videos! Currently an OMS-II and have been following you for awhile!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      😍 thank you Evelyn! Fellow proud DO! How is it with med school? Are you back in person yet?

    • @evelyngartstein8496
      @evelyngartstein8496 3 года назад

      ​@@drjennale It's good! We do have a few in-person activities but we are still mostly online

  • @AnnaBee5171
    @AnnaBee5171 3 года назад

    Please make a video on birth control options and recommendations. Love the video from one working momma to another

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      I have!!
      What Birth Control Should I Get? | Doctor Mom ruclips.net/video/oTaUm_WrgQY/видео.html

  • @annie4x4
    @annie4x4 3 года назад +2

    More videos with Wyatt! He is getting so big! I love how he’s so chatty haha

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад +1

      Isn’t it so amazing!! I want him and just start laughing. And his speech 🤯 I should be a video doing a side side comparison

    • @annie4x4
      @annie4x4 3 года назад

      @@drjennale Yes, he’s progressed so much.

  • @1024specialkay
    @1024specialkay 3 года назад

    you're such an amazing mom!! Wyatt is so cute! "that's a good thing" haha

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      Awww thank you 👦🏻❤️

  • @deepab6335
    @deepab6335 2 года назад

    A mother who can manage the mobile and blog and work and home can manage anything.. 😀

  • @lienctrann
    @lienctrann 3 года назад +1

    Your sons are precious!!!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад +2

      Thank you! You should see then the other 90% of the time 😅

    • @lienctrann
      @lienctrann 3 года назад

      Hahaha I couldn't imagine! Lol

  • @alisha-qo8px
    @alisha-qo8px Год назад

    Hey! I liked your video sm! I just wanted to ask how you have 350 k in school loans? Is that all the money you have to pay back from university? I thought to study medicine it was around 10 k a year?

  • @ReclusiveMountainMan
    @ReclusiveMountainMan 3 года назад

    Wyatt is becoming quite the young man. Amazing how fast the kiddos grow. Mine is four and some change. Actually chuckled when London engaged the camera at 8:26 .
    Sometimes it's good to turn the news off. With the pandemic and the negativity in the White House, it's upsetting. Hoping in the next ten days things will be better. Looks like Biden will enact the Defense Production Act. Hope this will help with vaccine availability and PPE.
    Glad you're choosing to spend time with the family. You really have your priorities straight. Shower the kids and Stan with love every chance you get! You've set it up to where work will always be there when you want/need it. Be proud of yourself and enjoy all that you've worked for.
    Regarding the vaccine, what are your thoughts on being the only one vaccinated against COVID in the household? I'm still taking precautions at home as to not expose anyone. Basically nothing changes in terms of my behavior. The vaccine rollout is frustratingly slow. People are dying, and things are the worst they've been. No one seems to take the shelter-in-place or stay at home orders seriously anymore. I realize people need to work in order to pay bills and put food on the table, but there are safer ways to do this without all the collateral damage! /rant off. ;)
    Night off. Time for some coffee and to do some work around our place. Stay safe!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад +1

      I think the issue with vaccine distribution is at the state level. There just isn't enough funding to roll out vaccines on this large of a scale. I am hoping that would change in the near future.
      I feel some relief even though I'm the only who got the vaccine in my household. Given that I'm the one with the most exposure. But same as you Matt, precautions are still the same. We go out once a week to get our groceries, not much socially distant out door activities currently because it has been cold and raining the last few weeks. Otherwise, we have been home.
      It is going to be a rough few weeks in the hospital seeing the surge from the holiday gatherings. It is frustrating and heartbreaking to see because it didn't have to get this bad. Stay safe my friend ❤️

    • @ReclusiveMountainMan
      @ReclusiveMountainMan 3 года назад

      @@drjennale I'm in Northern CA. The ICUs still have some capacity

  • @loiseyeson-ghansah3632
    @loiseyeson-ghansah3632 3 года назад

    Hi from Ghana, west Africa... love your fam🥰

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      Hi Lois 🙋🏻‍♀️ and thank you 🥰

  • @godl_ftw4731
    @godl_ftw4731 2 года назад

    God bless u sis.

  • @matcha13
    @matcha13 3 года назад +1

    I look up to you 🌹

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      You are so sweet. Thank you 🥰

  • @tomaisa1
    @tomaisa1 3 года назад

    Thank you Jenny 4 another amazing video.. Just one question.. Is it okay to travel right after getting your second dosage of the vaccine (in terms of the temporary side effects)

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      The vaccine is 95% effective so there is still a chance we can catch SARS-CoV2 until we are able to reach herd immunity (70-90% immunity in the community). That’s why we still urge people to wear mask and socially distant. That being said, if everyone in my family was vaccinated, I would feel a little safer to travel to lower risk areas.

  • @dagny4553
    @dagny4553 2 года назад

    i really want to become a surgeon but my dream is also to be a mom and i hope to be able to do both in the future

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  2 года назад

      You can do it! 💪🏽👩🏻‍⚕️

    • @Moon_cherrytea
      @Moon_cherrytea 11 месяцев назад

      Me too, I want to be a neurosurgeon but people keep saying I'm not supposed to think that big cause my family is supposed to be my only priority and this specialty is the hardest. Should I still continue or just opt for something simpler which I am not sure I want?😢😢

    • @dagny4553
      @dagny4553 11 месяцев назад

      @@Moon_cherryteaheyy you will manage, follow you dreams❤

  • @Jhonjgh98
    @Jhonjgh98 3 года назад

    Hi I'm from Bahrain 😌. I'm preparing for my pharmacy license exam and 24 weaks pragnent wish me luck.

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      You are such a strong mama! You got this and good luck!

  • @breehopkins2086
    @breehopkins2086 3 года назад

    Loved the video!
    Question
    I didnt know the covid vaccine wasnt approved for kids. Is there any updates on when they will come out with one? And any updates on when it will be available for the rest of the population?:) hope all is well for you!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      Hi Bree! The vaccines are not approved for kids yet because kids weren’t included in the study. But! Trials are already underway for both Pfizer and Moderna. We should have data soon.
      I am hoping this new leadership will sign the bill soon to help states fund vaccine roll out. Hoping the general public will have access within the next few weeks.

    • @breehopkins2086
      @breehopkins2086 3 года назад

      @@drjennale yes i hope so! Looking forward to ur next vaccine video. Thank you for ur reply.

  • @maleyahrae7495
    @maleyahrae7495 3 года назад

    Hi from Mississippi!!

  • @amandadutra1184
    @amandadutra1184 3 года назад

    Hi from Brazil! 😘

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад +1

      Hii Amanda! 🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @annajones9701
    @annajones9701 3 года назад

    350k school loans....damn! I would be ill

  • @nakiasmith4086
    @nakiasmith4086 3 года назад

    Hi

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад +1

      Hi Nakia 🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @mekarn22
    @mekarn22 3 года назад

    What is the name of that journal?

  • @honeyw7860
    @honeyw7860 3 года назад +1

    Ohh man....I don't know how u women do it!?!! 😮😮😯😲😳
    I am completely different type of female No obligations 😊😂

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      That’s the life! 😅

  • @Anniefawesome
    @Anniefawesome 3 года назад

    I think not being there enough for your children is something all mom's fear. But in reality all mothers, with the exception of wealthy families in modern times, have had to work since the dawn of humanity. It takes a village!! Don't feel bad or guilty!!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      Thanks Annie. It’s so true. We can’t be there all the time and protect them from all things.

  • @craighector3296
    @craighector3296 3 года назад

    So Nice 💘💘💘💘💘💘

  • @loiseyeson-ghansah3632
    @loiseyeson-ghansah3632 3 года назад

    You're so gorgeous 🤩

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад

      Thank you 😁 I’ve been wearing sunblock everyday

  • @cristinavetsch3468
    @cristinavetsch3468 3 года назад

    How did u guys meet?

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад +1

      In Vegas 😂

    • @cristinavetsch3468
      @cristinavetsch3468 3 года назад

      Cool. And u are still going strong! Blessings to you and your family!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  3 года назад +1

      Thank you 🥰

  • @Lena-dx3id
    @Lena-dx3id 3 года назад

    How old are you??

  • @1bluegreen2
    @1bluegreen2 8 месяцев назад

    Capitalism is a pain in the but. Why can't we have financial support for families? We worship the god of money...the very old and the very young hold no value to our society....how horrible!