Friday, May 23, 2025

"pediatricians are the best"

Pic: Cousin N took this picture of At and me with our fresh wedding henna. Earlier, when she saw At, she took one look and swept in for a big hug saying At looked beautiful. She didn't pause for questions about names, pronouns, histories... At beamed. There's such a sense of relief being with my kids in an accepting place. 

When I texted Big A about Cousin N, he texted back that pediatricians are the best. (Cousin N used to be At's pediatrician when At was a toddler, actually.)

And Cousin K, the bride, has just matched with the pediatrics residency program at New York presbyterian. She's very good with kids too and the reason why Nu, so notoriously averse to big gatherings, decided to do this trip--because toddler Nu was a big fan of Cousin K.

13 comments:

J said...

Yay for pediatricians! I hope you’re having a great time!

Lisa's Yarns said...

Hooray for pediatricians with good hearts! Enjoy all the wedding festivities!!

maya said...

Thank you! Yes! Absolutely!!

maya said...

"with good hearts: is key... Thank you, Lisa!

Gillian said...

Nice.

Yukun Wu said...

I do think that most doctors, including pediatricians, are here to help us, Maya.

Nance said...

Oh, how wonderful for At to have such a warm welcome and positive affirmation on her wedding finery.

The henna is spectacular. I've always loved the look and artistry of henna. It's so beautiful.

StephLove said...

Cool picture

maya said...

I agree most doctors are trained to help, but I know too many who can be heartless. Never pediatricians, in my experience, though.

maya said...

Thanks, Gillian!

maya said...

I was made quite emotional by that...

The henna artists were so speedy, they spent less than five minutes on each hand. But they were there for hours... their hands must hurt!

maya said...

Thanks, Steph!

Chiconky said...

This whole post made me smile :)

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