#MedSky #PedSky #NurseSky it only takes a minute to read, sign, and repost. It also includes other #advocacy suggestions 👍🏽

Mostly staying off social media while on maternity leave, but wanted to let #breastfeeding ppl know about research opportunity (they'll pay for shipping samples if not in San Diego) #PedSky #MedSky can also refer lactating patients who might be interested mommysmilkresearch.org

Awake feeding baby (sadly too cloudy to see #LunarEclipse), I hear 2yo on the monitor singing “Mommy mommy” repeatedly to the tune of Frère Jacques 🤣 #LifeWithAToddler #NoIdeaWhereSheLesrnedThat

I'm a pediatrician at a FQHC which means almost ALL of my pt families rely on Medicaid! Recent talk by Dr. James Perrin on Medicaid (good primer for those unaware of its importance esp for kids w complex needs) #PedSky #PutKids1st radychildrens.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Page...

#PedSky PSA, children > 1 yo can get second dose MMR (and varicella) BEFORE 4yo, just has to be > 3 months from first dose. We did that for 2yo before traveling last fall and if possible I’ll do it for newborn next year too! #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #VaccinesCauseAdults

Already making plans to get newborn her 2m vaccines ASAP at 6 weeks, also thankful I’ll be out on maternity leave for at least 3 months (though 2yo still likely to bring viruses home from preschool) 😬 #MedSky #PedSky friends, time to contact your senators if you haven’t done so already!

2yo is UTD but I’m concerned she’ll won’t able to get 4yo set or if newborn will be able to get any of hers the way things are going 😬 I will find a way and pay if needed, but most of my patients won’t have options if we lose VFC/public health clinics #WhyIVax #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives

There’s a *lot* going on but would appreciate prayers/good vibes: 2yo has the monthly preschool virus du jour, hubby will likely start soon (he’s been main carer)…hope I avoid it+next baby stays inside until they’re no longer contagious or enough placental antibodies have passed through 🤧🤒😬

Have been busy supporting many LA-area friends + still working full time these final weeks🤰, purposely avoiding doomscrolling esp today😖 Going to keep focusing on my family's health, helping others as best as I can, and advocating for evidence-based medicine/public health👩‍⚕️

Trying to build habits rather than break resolutions, this week I 🚶🏻‍♀️went for 1.5 mile walk 💧drank >2L water/day 👩🏻‍⚕️finished MOC Qs > 24hrs before deadline 😳 organized my “junk” drawer Now aiming to get to sleep before 9PM since I’ll inevitably wake up overnight 🥱#PregnancyProblems #HappyNewYear 🎉

Norovirus = NO fun 🤮 Had it in 2018 from a hospitalized pt. The vomiting was worse than morning sickness (can confidently say that 2 pregnancies later) but thankfully hubby took all precautions and didn’t catch it! Wash hands THOROUGHLY (sanitizer not enough) and bleach everything possible 🧼

In the last 24 hrs, 2yo learned to say “Mama is sick” and “Mama can’t talk” (my URI ➡️ laryngitis). She’s recovered, now hubby and I just have to catch up 🤧 Hoping for a restful #Christmas and healthier 2025 especially to my fellow long-suffering parents #LifeWithAToddler

Passing along a generous #ChristmasEve offer for #MedSky trainees

#ItMe - 2yo had bad URI so missed the entire last week of school. She then gave it to hubby but I survived until sx started today (still made it through a full clinic day 😷) Even if it’s not covid or flu, lots of other nasty viruses out there so #MaskUp in public and stay home if sick!

This is part of my anticipatory guidance for any family expecting a new sib - will be fun to see what my own 2yo thinks in a couple months 😂 We’ve been showing her baby photos (of herself) and reading “Waiting for Baby” in preparation www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjSG...

FYI #MedSky (because #ChildSafety is applicable to many specialities, not just #PedSky, and I know many of you out there are fellow baby/toddler parents)

#PedSky appreciation post: Dr. Weyand’s posts are why I now check ferritin/CRP for every anemia screen (w CBC + retic)! I’ve caught so many w single digit ferritin levels even if Hgb is “normal” 😱 It’s also an issue in “picky eaters” even if they’re not menstruating

Felt like an extra-busy week in clinic seeing many cases of #influenza, ALL in unvaccinated kids 🤧 Good reminder that it’s not too late to get (at least some) protection before holiday gatherings 💉 #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #ShotsBeforeSanta (though not as good as #FluBeforeBoo lol)

Social media break after #HCWvsHunger, intentionally connecting w more ppl IRL - coresident who I helped get a job (our 2yo kids finally had playdate 👧🏻🧒🏼) - med school friend here for ASH - family friends we haven’t seen in 2 years Busiest wknd in a while but heart is full 🥰 #ItsTheLittleThings

Finished morning clinic to this amazing #HCWvsHunger news - much love to all teams/participants especially our worthy “foes” #DiagnoseAndTreats inspiring #KidVengers and others to donate more than I thought possible even as a third-time captain 😅

And as Dr. Mukerjee said, the work doesn’t stop w #HCWvsHunger! If this week has been inspiring, consider donating/volunteering regularly at a hunger-fighting organization, paying off school lunch debts, and advocating at various levels within your professional societies/govt

No matter the final rankings/amounts, I’m already proud of #Kidvengers for rising to the occasion and raising AT LEAST more than last year’s total. We’re not just #PedSky #PaedSky, it’s anyone who cares for kids (including captains from multiple other teams 🥰)

My co-captains are all on EST so I’m carrying the #KidVengers torch for the final 15min of #HCWvsHunger 2024! #MedSky #PedSky Last chance to participate in a multi-million $ international fundraising effort and bring a little more hope to the world 🥰

Our future #KidVengers can be buddies 🥰 #HCWvsHunger leaderboard is frozen but there’s still 45 min to get in last-minute donations! Not going to count out a #DiagnoseAndTreats surprise surge (which happened last year 😬)

#KidVengers 1 more #HCWvsHunger challenge #HCWSocialShare @tchoumd.bsky.social @pinkprincess.bsky.social @napermom-kiddoc.bsky.social @madocforhealth.bsky.social @deannamarie208.bsky.social @pedshemedoc.bsky.social @lifeandpicu.bsky.social @drjrubenstein.bsky.social @jfganem.bsky.social

We have winners! How cool is it that @fumikochino.bsky.social from #DiagnosisAndTreats who used #RisebyLifting to donate won along with Lucy from FB? #HCWvsHunger brings people together again and again. @jmmh123.bsky.social thank you for the artwork!

…I don’t know who these anonymous #KidVengers #HCWvsHunger donors are (only that some are not even peds) but I’m literally 😱 Still can’t sleep on #DiagnosisAndTreats - it’s going to be another neck-and-neck finish!

Happened to see #KidVengers passed $150K and might still be in striking distance of #DiagnoseAndTreats 👀 with ~10 hours to go #HCWvsHunger C’mon @cjrussellmd.bsky.social @piranha54.bsky.social @cjkistin.bsky.social @drjanemac.bsky.social @meganh13.bsky.social @wendyhassonmd.bsky.social

#HCWvsHunger #KidVengers Today’s donation went to Harvesters, the major food bank in KC. It supplies many of the neighborhood food pantries. And I am wearing my very comfy new sweatshirt!

It’s giving Tuesday… The LAST day to support #HCWvsHunger I made my donation to boost #Kidvengers to the top! Every little bit helps, and when we work together to fight hunger, everyone wins! 🍎

Friends,it's not too late to make some Hail Mary donations to a hunger-reducing charity. Bump up the #HCWvsHunger tally for ANY TEAM. I just donated to feedingamerica.org. & I'll be donating all day because we individuals CAN keep the nation on track by sheer will. Do it for the kids! #KidVengers

Respect to #DiagnoseAndTreats @fumikochino.bsky.social @tmprowell.bsky.social @kemimdrad.bsky.social for winning #HCWvsHunger #ChaosGrenade but also proud of #KidVengers (too many #RiseByLifting donors to fit in the rest of this post!)

Special thanks to local #tweetiatrician friends supporting #KidVengers #HCWvsHunger 🤗

#HCWvsHunger leaderboard is frozen for #ChaosGrenade but #KidVengers met the $10K match challenge (even before #RiseByLifting started) and I predict combined total will be over $400K once they update!

#RiseByLifting is such a great embodiment of the #HCWvsHunger spirit (reminds me of #PelotonMed team in prior years). It’s also an opportunity for ppl to help multiple teams, but HOW you help is up to you ☺️

I knew something was coming but still trying to mentally prepare #Kidvengers #HCWvsHunger 😱

#PedSurg is part of #KidVengers #HCWvsHunger too! @bnaikmathuria.bsky.social @drmlb.bsky.social @perrone-erin.bsky.social @drnwomeh.bsky.social @dreskim.bsky.social

Reminder that anyone is welcome to join #KidVengers #HCWvsHunger! Still haven’t met $10K match challenge yet 👀 @drkatielockwood.bsky.social @anitakpatelmd.bsky.social @shellyflais.bsky.social @thepediatricianmom.bsky.social @fredwumd.bsky.social @drericball.bsky.social @drdanschumacher.bsky.social

All bow down to @scottvernaglia.bsky.social and extra shoutout to @lrscott190.bsky.social for being the most gutsy #HCWvsHunger #KidVengers #CartwheelChallenge participant IMO 💪🏽

Alright #KidVengers, amazing work but we still have some catch up! Extra #HCWvsHunger #MondayMotivation: donors matching $10K today! @solomonbeharmd.bsky.social @pedsortho.bsky.social @snarkypeds.bsky.social @swilua.bsky.social @drnicolec.bsky.social @drnikki4kids.bsky.social @jnogmd.bsky.social

Mad props to Mike for rising to the #CartwheelChallenge for #KidVengers #HCWvsHunger 🤸

Yay for more international #KidVengers! Thanks for supporting #HCWvsHunger

Team #KidVengers for #HCWvsHunger challenge - I will mail you a FREE copy of my kid’s picture book YIMBY (US addresses) for every donation >$20 that you make to www.myfriendsplace.org/give-today between now and 12/3/24.

We have way too many baby clothes already (from now 2yo) but if any other #KidVengers know someone who’s expecting soon, this would be an adorable item 🥰

An EPIC #CartwheelChallenge #KidVengers compilation by @scottvernaglia.bsky.social 🤩 If #HCWvsHunger has a creativity award this year I think she wins 😂

Prior #KidVengers who have won this #HCWvsHunger incentive know that @readiatrician.bsky.social gives out AMAZING book recs! #MakeAmericaReadAgain #MedBookSky #BookSky 📚

8’s support is greatly appreciated by #KidVengers #WhyPeds 🥰

We just had a huge jump! Big day for #KidVengers! 🦄 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 KEEP IT UP, my scrappy resourceful pediatric friends!!

C'mon #KidVengers! Just donated $250 to www.nourishinghopechi.org and will match another $250 wherever other KidVengers donate if you want to drop suggestions below! #HCWvsHunger @hcwvshunger.bsky.social @drjenchen4kids.bsky.social @lifeandpicu.bsky.social @shematologist.bsky.social

#KidVengers is sooo close to $50K - whoever makes the next #HCWvsHunger donation to get us over that, DM me if you’d like some cute 🍎 coasters (could be $20-25 then include 4-5x match from suggestions below)