Can 2 married physicians raise a family comfortably??

Question

ok, if i marry another physician, is it possible to spend time with family and balance work???

Answer 1

I don't know, I am in third year of dental school and wondering a lot of similar things and freaked out about my life as well. My girlfriend of 7 months who left me yesterday was raised by two physicians and she describes herself as being raised by nanny's, and at times this shows. She is cold and insensitive but I love her like a baby loves candy lol. I was raised by a hairdresser and a cashier who together raised a physician and a soon to be dentist. Needless to say, both situations/families did not allow sufficent time to properly raise children. My sister the physician however, seems to be doing an immaculate job with her husband who is not a physician but works 8-5. I must add that she is in family practice with no call. This helps a lot. Also she had lots of practice from haphhazardly raising me in her teenage years (since my parents were always at work or fighting or drinking) to be the insecure tyrant I apparantly am according to my girlfriend who no longer speaks to me. So all in all, I would say, do not take call if possible, if both of you take call, you will religiously have to take time and TURNS to raise your children (ask your man if he is the type of man that will me a mommy man) because that is what it is going to take. And please for the love of god don't let your oldest raise the rest of the kids because then they are going to end up 25 and in dental school and having just lost their gorgeous work of art perfectly sculpted sweetheart of a girlfriend because they cannot control their stress and are unrooted and not well-grounded. So all-in-all I think you can do it...a leave of abscence is what worked for some family friends who are a dentist/doctor couple. The woman is the physician and she took a several year leave to raise her kids. Such is life I guess. Its better than nanny's but if you are like my sis and dont take call somehow then you will be all good. Also she is bold and isn't afraid to throw on her purse and look at her co-workers and say "one of my kids is sick i am taking the day off....bye" She saves those for special occasions though. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have an opinion on how I can get my girlfriend who I love more than water. The dental boards and a million exams and clinic all at once made me go berserk and her too. She can't live with my stress and is very upset with me and isn't answering my calls. I NEED HER so much, she is perfect for me and I need to get her back because she is my rock. Now she is done and I feel like a train hit me! Well have a good day :)

Answer 2

I think anything is possible!! I have been with my husband since I was 14, I am now 30 and we have 7 children together. Of course things get rough with work, life, and most def.ly the time inwhich the parents may have to spend together. Being parents period is a tough job in its self and the second hardest job is trying to keep the spark inwhich invoked you two as a couple to marry in the first place.. My oldest child is 14 and my youngest is 4. I had started my own business at home over 10 yrs ago, so i've always been an at home mom. this year I had desided to venture out of the home, which did not work out, because my youngest child did'nt want to be with any babysitter I hire, So I resigned from my job and went back to working at home, until he is old enough to go to school. I think in the end all works out..
May all be blessive. till next time
peace and blessing

Answer 3

Yes, it can. I have seen a couple married. in this way it seem as if they get along better than some people, I know.

but they would talk about things also do everything together. if one had a problem the other was always there to help. But I guess, that is what is needed, to be happy. is to take interest in the same things as a family,and work as a team. I think they set their rules, to go by. and both stuck to them.


"Good Luck"

Answer 4

Yes I have friends that are doctors whom are happily married with three children , they just plan special time for family things like all having dinner, or a trip to the zoo. If you love each other you can make anything work.

Answer 5

My wife is a dentist, and my hours are considerably shorter, and more flexible than hers. I have noticed that all of her doctor friends are married to other doctors, and there is little time for their children. However the nannies have a lot of quality time for the kids. In my case I'm the one the my kids come to when the have the boo! Boos! and I'm the one who brings them to the park and knows their personalities. Good luck!.

Answer 6

I don't see why not. Our family physician works like 5 hours a day. Why don't you ask some of your colleagues? Or look at your own work schedule and figure it out yourself?

Answer 7

It could be done but it might be hard. Especially when it's dealing with little ones. The older they get, the more it get easier. BUT you don't want to miss the important times in a childs life. It can have a negative impact on that child and he/she will or can act out against you in many ways.

Answer 8

Yes. I know of three such couples. They both work (on opposing days, because they have children) and have very fulfilling marriages and family lives.

Answer 9

If both partners in the marriage are willing to make adjustments in their schedules to accommodate time with the children both singly and together.

Answer 10

Doctors are usually married to their jobs.........(which is why so many fool around) However! Love can even outlast and outdo temptation of the flesh