Family and Career - Thoughts on Work-Life Balance

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Family and Career - Thoughts on Work-Life Balance | A Vlog Story of Mommy & Milo

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As a doctor and mom to 4 my views on work life balance involve identifying a long-term balance (or as some would say, harmony) rather than focusing on if you feel balance at any one point in time. Looking back over the past 3 months or 3 years, is your pendulum lining up?
When my harmony is feeling challenged I try to spend my weekday off from my job as an ObGyn physician and focus only on something I feel I've not given enough full focus in the past several weeks. Today, that's Milo!
We're hanging out for a mommy-Milo day and taking you along with us!
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@jencatlady8092 5 жыл бұрын

Milo is so cute. I also love that you called daycare "school" . As a daycare teacher it means a lot when we are considered teacher and not just babysitters.

@jencatlady8092 5 жыл бұрын

Wow I have never had anyone like my comment before. Also I have no work life balance and that most likely why I am 38 and single. I go in hour or more early to get activity and the room ready for the day. Do lesson plans at home stuff like that

@You.Tube.Sucks. 5 жыл бұрын

@@jencatlady8092 How important do you think daycare is in terms of socialization? Do you see only-children blossom?

@lindsayc.7572 4 жыл бұрын

@Jennifer Deal I call it school too! There are definitely some daycares out there that are just "glorified babysitting", but in my opinion so many more are amazing at facilitating kid's growth and development! My 2 1/2 year old daughter absolutely LOVES her school and her teachers, and she always comes home talking about something new that she has learned. We think it's so good for her and we are grateful to the amazing daycare teachers (who of whom she adores and is like a second mom to her ♥️).

@Valdagast 4 жыл бұрын

3:46 My mom invented the "dog-spotting game" to stop us from falling asleep. Each time you spot a dog you call out and if you call out first, you get a point. We still play it to this day. I'm 46.

@maiynnai 5 жыл бұрын

This is just the sweetest.. also, I dunno how you do it - i'm about to have my second and think about how I can barely balance with one kiddo. You've got 4 kids, a demanding job, plus you do these videos and whatever other things too! Wow, phew, great work.

@howtomedicate 5 жыл бұрын

Work-Life balance is so hard to maintain! Especially as a mom, so you earned my deep respect! Nice vlog, and keep it up!

@SarahLizDoan 5 жыл бұрын

He’s so sweet! What a fun way to spend the day! He’s adorable! “I’m not sleeping”. These are the days!

@katrionawolff3489 5 жыл бұрын

You are so normal! We need more vlogs of normal moms trying to balance life, keeping babies awake in the car and not being crazy about food, tv, germs, working out or anything. (All of these things are important, but nothing to get crazy about)

@beautywearsboots6458 5 жыл бұрын

Key takeaway: Starbucks cake pops are a Dr approved snack!

@beautywearsboots6458 5 жыл бұрын

@@MamaDoctorJones I like to think our diets need their own version of work life balance too!

@mellbell8035 5 жыл бұрын

I definitely need to hear this. As a stay at home mom I put way to much pressure on myself to keep everything clean and moving. At the end of the day I beat myself up over something as dumb as the laundry not getting folded or the counters being dirty. I try and put myself in someone else's shoes, wither I would judge them or not for it.

@alyssacotton9019 5 жыл бұрын

So cute! First time commenting but I’ve been following you for several years. It’s nice seeing that I CAN be a physician and a mom one day when so many people have told me I can’t. I’ll be starting med school this summer/fall :)

@TrinityHostile 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats. I'm expecting baby #2 near end of Oct (just a month and a half before I graduate 😭 idk how I'm gonna manage the rest of the semester with 4 classes, a 4 yr old, and newborn). I'm taking a gap year before I try dental school as I dont do well with school and a child less than a year old (from experience with my firstborn) lol Children are rewarding! Good luck to you momma! :)

@Nan-59 5 жыл бұрын

I noticed! Thank-you! Your music volume vs regular volume was SUPERB!! Just perfect! And, what a super sweet video. Milo is sure a sweet little huggable boy! Nope, no nap😴 💤

@destinyheath6583 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing better than just taking a day and spending it devoted to your kids. It’s great to just take a day and play and give tons of cuddles

@Mscoloraturakae 5 жыл бұрын

Today IS my birthday, so thank you, Milo, for singing to me.

@MsBosky 5 жыл бұрын

I love Milo but i found you sooo adorable in this video. 💓 Milo has definitely got all the cuteness from you. Such a beautiful mother-son video with a message!!

@adfundumdus6826 5 жыл бұрын

Those first few seconds, when the point is being made about the “balance on a (slightly) long(er) timeframe” honestly makes my day. Thank you, MDJ! This is exactly how we as a family learned to deal with unexpected situations about our severely handicapped son in daily, monthly or sometimes even longer “schedules”. Doing the best you can is all one can asked for his/herself.

@adfundumdus6826 5 жыл бұрын

It taught us all to make priorities and love life in general. It might be a (almost cruel) hard lesson, but at the end of the day we’re at least grateful.

@DrAdnan 5 жыл бұрын

Hearing stories about residency always makes me extra anxious about it 😅

@Textbook000 5 жыл бұрын

Your hangout with your son is so precious. I’m looking forward to these in the future

@Greeneyes42574 5 жыл бұрын

I am a stay at home Mom. I am a SAHM because I have a son with a rare brain condition called Polymicrogyria. I have a very difficult time practicing self care and can feel Mom guilt strongly when I take time for myself.

@medstudentmama1422 5 жыл бұрын

Your comment, "Hey kid, don't fall asleep! You want my phone? You can do anything you want with my phone!" I'm pretty sure I said that yesterday on the way home from the store.

@mollymccann5043 5 ай бұрын

Ok, I actually am watching this on my birthday, so thank you, Milo, for the happy birthday wishes!

@tigresmom5654 5 жыл бұрын

I want to share an honest opinion and/or observation. I struggle with the concept that you can be the best mom you can be if you work. I work 30 hours a week and I suffer from mom guilt a lot. I feel like because I have to work, I'm not there for my kids as much as they may need me. If they had a bad day at school, they have to sit on those unhappy feelings with no one to talk to till I get home. Our house is also not as clean and organized as I'd like because of my having to work. And don't even get me started on having to miss their Christmas concerts, Halloween parades and school open houses, etc. I'll be honest, I don't understand why moms choose to work. It's so hard!

@elenav8453 4 жыл бұрын

If it can be of any consolation: my mom is a teacher too so when I had school plays and Christmas concerts she was never there cause she had to attend the one of her own pupils! My dad came, obviously, but I was NEVER resentful to my mom for that. She had to work, I understood that and moved on with my life.

@morganwohlgemuth6190 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I’m in undergrad planning to go do med school and become and OB/GYN. I’ve wanted to have lots of kids ever since I was little but I’ve been discouraged that I can’t do both. Thank you for letting me into your life to encouraging me that I can do both!

@jaycosgrove9765 Жыл бұрын

Although I have never liked babies and children there are two things that fascinate me with them: their ability to pick up language and words very quickly and know what words to use and when when they haven't been taught those words, and their ability to walk. Have never regretted having children. Best decision I made for them - not for me.

@coasttocoast2011 2 жыл бұрын

I like the look Milo gave you when you told him not to fall asleep

@jessicahenry5246 4 жыл бұрын

You are so awesome. Thank you for sharing your day with us. I've got three beautiful boys but they're growing up sooo fast. It was nice to get to remember when they were little like that ❤

@DollFaceWinter 4 жыл бұрын

Ohhh my goodness! He is the cutest darn thing! I'm watching this video before a 9 hour Phlebotomy shift, thanks for the huge smile and fuzzy feelings! ❤

@delexisbarnabie6039 5 жыл бұрын

Just keeps getting better and better......This vlog was super cute! I love your personality!

@rcc1463 5 жыл бұрын

This was such a good vlog! That play place looks amazing! Milo is so lucky to have you :)

@Mel.H_ 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely adorable!!❤

@barbiedoll2710 4 жыл бұрын

Super adorable! :) I’m loving watching your videos. I find them very informative and judgement-free. I also love how it feels very much like you humanise doctors, showing how difficult it can be being a working Mum and trying to achieve work-life balance. Please keep doing what you’re doing. :) 👍

@proudtobeinvisible 4 жыл бұрын

I love love love how the bag is the same size as Milo, it had me cracking up! Your babies are so so so beautiful!

@jackiedillinger2908 4 жыл бұрын

Omg Milo is adorable. You're videos are my new happy place.

@serenaney359 3 жыл бұрын

What a cutie pie!!! Thanks for giving me the daily dose of cuteness!

@AustinChiangMD 5 жыл бұрын

You are such an inspo. Love how you took control of your life and knew exactly what you wanted for your first job. Btw, our 6 plate meal brought my happiness back into equilibrium!!!

@lilyobrien3264 5 жыл бұрын

milo in the car melted my heart.

@justinfan818 5 жыл бұрын

He is so super cute! My daughter is 2 and I also dread when she falls asleep in the car.

@TrinityHostile 5 жыл бұрын

Does she not transition well from car to bed? I had this issue for a little while but he got used to it after multiple attempts

@maryc5039 3 жыл бұрын

I love his little voice as he’s talking to you so he won’t sleep! So cute. 😂

@indigoblue4791 5 жыл бұрын

More loveliness, my heart's full. ❤❤❤

@rahafalrashdi322 5 жыл бұрын

i looooovvve when Milo talks😭♥️♥️♥️

@kaycarle8361 5 жыл бұрын

The worst is when you go for a longer drive and you actually want the kids to sleep in the car but they stay alert right up till the last 5 minutes and then they fall asleep just before destination arrival. And picking them up out of the car to put them in their beds and continue sleeping virtually never works... I'm desperate for my baby to fall asleep right now so I can finally eat my ramen noodles and pump some milk for tomorrow.

@TrinityHostile 5 жыл бұрын

Oooo the sandpit 😳 I HATED sandpits when my son was 2! He would fill a bowl up and just dump it on his head lmao! It was hell cleaning his ears and nose lol

@abbywood9555 5 жыл бұрын

MILO IS THE CUTEST THING

@averysg7789 4 жыл бұрын

I smiled through the whole video!!

@PrettyBlueFlowers 4 жыл бұрын

Milo likes Room on the Broom 😍 all of the kiddies I look after love that book so much. I’ve perfected the dragon voice, if I do say so myself.

@Bandgazebo 5 жыл бұрын

That play-place looks AMAZING. I live in Utah, which is arguably kid capital of the US lol, and we don't have anything that cool! In fact, I sort of feel like our area is really lacking in play-places and outings in general. Sure, we have great outdoor stuff, but that's no good for a 3 year old in January on a weekday. Ugh. Anyway, I totally think the perspective and balance is key. I'm a SAHM, but I know some days I have to make the kids play alone so chores can happen and I try not to beat myself up if I know I'm balancing that out with days to the aquarium. I just found your channel, but I'm planning on sharing with my BFF too since she has a 1 year old and is pregnant and is trying to finish her PhD and her husband is starting his residency soon - woah. She'll enjoy the solidarity and your perspective!

@raraavis7782 5 жыл бұрын

Arwh...can’t wait till it’s Easter and I get to spent time with my 3 1/2 year old nephew again. Haven’t seen him for a month or so. Kids 🥰

@kristijones6552 5 жыл бұрын

Loving it...you are so rite on what the focus should be. Your beautiful..hugs from Oregon..

@laney120 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh!! It looked like an awesome day!! I bet he had a great time!! Also, I want that blanket!! I would put my hands in the pouches and chase my husband and dogs around to house too!!😜💕🐸

@molly4919 5 жыл бұрын

Omg there’s a show version of “room on the broom”?! I loved that book as a kid Oml!!

@alishadarcy5149 5 жыл бұрын

Ur a great mom Doc! U are balanced and fun!!

@lizZLupin 4 жыл бұрын

Milo is so cute!!! How old is he here? Reminds me of my son except my son is only 15 months. Look forward to seeing his personality develop. :-)

@kristinreynolds577 5 жыл бұрын

I think it is so cool that you make sure each child gets special time with you! What is the name of the place that you took Milo too?? That has to be one of the coolest places for kids!!!!…you’re an awesome Mom, Dr Momma Jones 👩🏼‍⚕️👩🏼‍⚕️

@kaystone777 5 жыл бұрын

What a fun day! I noticed Pax must have been at daycare. I struggle with feeling like if I’m not at work or get off early, I HAVE to have my 8 month old with me. It makes it hard to get stuff done or do things for me like work out. I don’t know why I feel guilty about leaving him at daycare for an extra two hours :/

@BadNewsBella 3 жыл бұрын

He’s so cute 🥰

@laurenmagz3991 4 жыл бұрын

Im dying! lol this was the best Vlog

@adriannavanoyen 5 жыл бұрын

SO CUTE!!!!!

@JP-zt6ph 5 жыл бұрын

What is that swing?

@MamaDoctorJones 5 жыл бұрын

Macrame swing!

@vp5134 3 жыл бұрын

Soooo funny how you made him stay awake even though poor thing was saying "I'm sleepy"..

@Rainbowofthefallen 3 жыл бұрын

🖤

@024Yadiih 3 жыл бұрын

Mama jones please speak about molar pregnancies please 😫💕 milo is so cute by the way

@nelliefigueroa9686 5 жыл бұрын

Super cute, Dr. Jones :)

@JessBSecret 5 жыл бұрын

he is so cute

@emilyastin9285 5 жыл бұрын

But first: where did you get those pjs you were wearing playing with Milo? 😍

@ahubbard7 5 жыл бұрын

How old is milo??? I’m an SLP and his language is quite good 😀😀

@midnite1233 5 жыл бұрын

How perfect because today is my birthday ;) I love your vlogs MDJ!! ❤️

@ameliasandoval8663 5 жыл бұрын

Can you please do a video on high risk pregnancies? I've been high risk with both my pregnancies because of IC, polyhydramnios, GD, and placental abruption. I had a 31 & 33 weeker, PPROM'D with both!