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I am Maggie, 28 years old. I am an anesthesiology resident at University of Alabama at Birmingham. I have been there for 1.5 yrs and have another 1.5 yrs until I complete my anesthesiology training. I enjoy what I do- being in the OR, epidurals, OB care. I always thought I wanted to specialize in pediatrics and still may pursue a fellowship in pediatric anesthesia, but that would add another year on to my training and involve moving for just a year. I got my bachelor's in public health from UNC Chapel Hill and also went to medical school there. I did my internship at a small community hospital in Birmingham called Carraway before heading over to UAB. I am the oldest of two daughters and from a very close family. My family lives near Asheville, NC and our goal is to return to that area when I finish training. My sister is a CPA for PriceWaterhouse Coopers, married and lives outside Spartanburg, SC.
My husband is Ted, 38 years old. He is a labor and employment attorney. He also went to undergrad and law school at UNC which is how we met. He is originally from a small town near Allentown, PA, but joined the army after a few years of college. He was a pilot in the army for about 10 yrs before resigning. His last post was in Fayetteville, NC and he took advantage of the GI bill and the great instate NC tuition to finish college at UNC. He is also a wine sommelier and we met by working at the Alumni Club on campus- he ran their wine program and I was a waitress. He then stayed for law school and the rest is history. He is the youngest of two boys, and his family is very difficult. His relationship with his parents and brother is very rocky, and he only hears from them when he initiates things. He has grown quite close to my family, especially my father and uncle, and wants to return to NC to be nearby as well.
We have one daughter, Ava Victoria, who is 18 months old. She is the sweetest creature. It has been the most rewarding experience and privilege to watch her develop over these past months. She is the light of our life. My parents and sister are completely thrilled with her . There is nothing better than coming home to play with our Peanut (her nickname because she was so small when she was born).
We have three dogs: Kelsey (the Kelsey Ledare), a 6 yr old Corgi mix, Oliver, an 8 yr old Jack Russell Terrier, and Pearl, a 3 yr old German Shorthaired Pointer. I was fortunate enough to adopt Kelsey right after I started medical school so she is my original baby. She is the sweetest, most trainable dog ever; Oliver is feisty and smart, while Pearl is energetic and full of love.