2. Always wash your clothes separately from your husbands or else your clothes will begin to smell like medicine too-- even if you use the best detergent!
3. Never expect dinner to be on time- if you're hungry, eat. Then re-heat and sit and talk with him when he gets home.
4. An "off" weekend, doesn't really mean he's off... it just means "on-call until a horse gets sick"
5. If you want a true "off" weekend, go out of town- and leave early so that no one can call him in before you make your getaway!
6. Have a strong stomach to handle dinner conversation when out with other vets- (try to sit with the spouses if you haven't developed this yet)
7. Limit the number of vet books that can be out on the coffee table at one time or else you will be overrun!
8. Don't leave the family thermometer where he can access it. If you do, go to the store and buy another- there is a good chance he has used it on the dog once or twice. :)
9. He is a Doctor, but your personal health issues do not always match up with animal issues- go to a real "people doctor", do not let him diagnose you. :) Definitely let him use the ultrasound machine to see your sweet baby if you are pregnant, but nothing beyond that! :)
Finally.....
10. If you get to go to a call with him, stand back, but be in awe that this animal that doesn't speak will soon be better because of your husband!
**I am married to the most excellent of vets (when he's not leaving needles out and stealing my thermometers)! It's not always easy with his schedule, but he loves what he does and the challenge each case presents. We're always adjusting to new schedules, but being flexible is key. I wouldn't want him to do anything else, he's too smart to waste such a great gift! Great job Matt- Love you!
5 yr Anniversary dinner date 8/12/2011
My favorite is #9! Ha!
ReplyDeleteI almost don't recognize Matt without some kind of hat/cap on. :) Ya'll look great! And you are an AWESOME Vet's wife!