by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Apr 5, 2019 | Doc
For anyone who has had a child with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD), you know that it is not a fun illness to deal with. I write this as I sit, holding my 16 month-old son. He just finally fell asleep, with bumps scattered over his body. Today, he showed signs...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Apr 3, 2019 | Self-Care
Motherhood has taught me the art of flexibility. With children, especially young ones, my days rarely go exactly as planned. Whether there’s an unexpected incident, a child is not feeling well, is in a bad mood, etc. There’s usually something that happens that causes...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Apr 1, 2019 | Wifey
I’ve known this man for over half of my life. 23 years to be exact. He and I met when I was only 13, in our church’s youth group. We were best friends from the beginning, and were inseparable for years. After all these years, I could make a huge list of reasons...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Mar 29, 2019 | Mommy
Valentine’s Day will never be the same for us. February 14, 2018, was a day off from work for me. My husband and I met up for a “romantic” Valentine’s Day lunch at Honey Baked Ham with our 3 month old son. We enjoyed a nice, quiet lunch, hugged and kissed as usual....
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Mar 28, 2019 | Mommy
Where do you picture your child in 20, 30, 40 years? In a house of their own, happily married, with a successful career? Or still living at home with you, depending on you for their every need? I’m sure that most parents would hope that their child would grow up to be...
