SI-- WEEK FORTY

Whew! What a busy week. But first, Happy Easter everyone! I spent the last 28+ hours at the hospital so I missed out on most of the Easter festivities with my family. As much as I wish I didn't have to miss out on time with them, I do feel it's a great privilege to do what I do. Unfortunately people are still sick on holidays! I'm feeling a little drained as this rotation has less overnight call but the days are longer/busier/more stressful. I also set a new personal record for least sleep on a call night (just a quick 20 minute nap at 4:30am!). One positive to this month is that, according to my iPhone, I walk way more than I do on other rotations (7+ miles yesterday alone!). I totally believe it! Nebraska Medicine is a combination of a few buildings of patient rooms so you spend the day scrambling between them all. It seems like the patient you need to see is always across the hospital :) I've been craving more exercise (I spend way too much time in a computer chair charting!) so this is the perfect start.

Today I got home from work in the early afternoon, grabbed a few hours of sleep, and then had a spontaneous dinner outside with my family:

It was the perfect post-call night: family, good food, fresh air, and games (Mom and I were definitely the canasta champs!). I decided that Easter is my new favorite holiday for browsing other's family pictures. Besides Christmas cards, Easter seems to be the next best day for coordinated family photos (all dressed in their Sunday best!). I'm loving browsing through everyone else's family pictures on Instagram :)

Finally, a few more fun pictures from this week! Travis was a good sport this week -- he agreed to take the city bikes for a ride over the pedestrian bridge and along the river. We also caught the Husker v. Creighton baseball game in Lincoln, and had a game night with friends:

Nebraska is having an absolutely gorgeous spring and it has been the perfect balance to my long hours. I feel like I've been whining a lot about my hours - but it's been a big transition for me! I'm definitely looking forward to May and having the month off to play! Love you all!

xo,
Krista