work 81hrs in one week as a resident doctor | Dr. Rachel Southard

[@emilymortensen1606]

It’s so beautiful watching you and Patrick be together. Finding “your person” makes life so much more fun.

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you so much. I appreciate you saying that 🤍

[@katodan0611]

Snaps for Patrick and how he refills your cup. What a blessing you both are. ❤

[@AshleyStuart]

81 hours in a single week should be illegal. That being said, Happy Birthday! Hope Patrick was able to spoil you a bit extra for that day!

[@RachelSouthard]

It is for most professions 🙂‍↔️🙂‍↔️🙂‍↔️ hehe thank you!!

[@sarahkane6853]

@@RachelSouthardexactly , so why for a profession who literally deals with life and death is it ok ? I just cannot fathom it . I guess it’s because trainee doctors push on and accept it due to awful unfair pressures . The status quo continues . You’re fricken amazing ❤

[@AshleyStuart]

@@onlinecomment Each member of the team is important. And don’t forget overworking and sleep deprivation increases errors. It’s why one of our competencies in my program is to make sure you know when you aren’t able to function due to sleep deprivation. Patient safety should always be put first. It’s one of the reasons I don’t understand why 24 hour shifts are still allowed.

[@kristietaylor7954]

That's why Dr's make big money 💰

[@Spicytots5]

Here for the algorithm and some real talk from Dr. Southard 🥰

[@RachelSouthard]

YASS thank you!💕

[@genoa4967]

that monarch butterfly was a beautiful sign thanks for putting it in the video

[@RachelSouthard]

Absolutely 🦋

[@angel8223]

Respect how much you care for your patients and still go home take care of yourself. Always look up to you. Much love❤

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you. I love my patients.

[@xbritny]

I’ve been a follower for a bit. I love your content. I work on an ambulance as an EMT-B, I had my first labor and delivery call, updated that mom was pushing as we got there. I was so blessed to be able to assist mom, unfortunately it was a full term stillborn. There was no complications per hospital records, and it was very heartbreaking for me as her provider at the moment but also personally. I’ve watched many adults and elders pass. And in these moments of me having to be present for my patient and hold it together, when I finished the call and was writing my report, I thought of you. I thought of all the blessings you’ve brought in the world, human and angel and realized that extra toll this job could bring, and the stress of not just one patient, but two and sometimes more. Even being a mom of three, I hadn’t appreciated my L&D team, as much as I do now, experiencing just a taste of what you do. So thank you, from a mom, a first responder and as a woman. ❤️

[@blissrose01]

Thank you for the work you do 💗

[@RachelSouthard]

): very heartbreaking. I appreciate the work that you do. It can't be easy.

[@KauaiDee]

The transition from being on vacation with your partner, to going back to work and not seeing them for the majority of the day is rough. I totally sympathize with that one!

[@RachelSouthard]

Very rough!

[@fran0162]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

[@aleksandra4720]

You’re so strong Rachel! Thank you for sharing your experience with us🥰

[@putnamdesign1072]

we love that you give us any of your time! This is life we love you for you❤

[@RachelSouthard]

😭😭 yall are the greatest.

[@allisonh8123]

Loved that you saved the butterfly!!

[@RachelSouthard]

We tried 😭💕

[@katty1277]

Hi beautiful Rachel!! I’m Kathy from Melbourne, Australia. I’ve been watching your med journey since 2019, hoping to go down a similar path myself! I’ve watched your videos all throughout Undergrad and Honours to motivate myself and keep my eyes on the future I envision for myself. I got accepted into my top preference medical school this week and couldn’t be more excited! Thank you for who you are and for the love and positivity you put out into the world ❤️ Wishing you well!!

[@RachelSouthard]

Hi Kathy! Thank you for sticking around for so long. I'm so proud of you! Incredible! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your successes with me!

[@tracyaung2529]

I’ve been following you since you were in MS1 or MS2 and it’s been amazing watching you grow. You’ve helped me so much as a premed undergrad. I missed a few chapters, but congrats on your engagement! You are incredible and will do great things.

[@RachelSouthard]

You’re so very welcome. That’s why I’m here! and thank you so much 🩷 as will you!

[@SMNPRAC]

seeing how much better adjusted you are with patrick is very encouraging. im very happy for you.

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you friend 🤍

[@nevertheless2024]

Your relationship w/ Patrick gives me hope praying for a supportive partner as well 🥺♥

[@RachelSouthard]

You will 🩷

[@muymal6201]

Do you feel like this was all worth it? All the work you put in and the time you spent... I’m a first year and this med school thing is drowning me. Do you think this job is actually worth all the stress?

[@gdaymates431]

I'm a first year medical student who had to repeat and had my final exams this week and the osces tomorrow. I ask myself this constantly. The system in Australia is very different to the states. We only have mid year and end of year exams and have 12 osces stations at the end of the year. If you fail exams, there's no resit so you basically have to repeat the year unless you can get your mark up so much at the end of the year that it's enough to totally pull you over the line. Anyway, after yesterday's exam and how random the questions where. I left thinking "if I fail again. I'm not going to be sad. I'm probably going to be relieved because I'm not sure it's worth it.", I'm also older. Actually it's my birthday today. Which I've spent studying. I spent my birthday last year, crying at my desk because I knew I failed the exam, so I knew I would be repeating but still had to do the osces and the other written exam. I know what's on the other side of not doing Medicine. A desk job where I earned good money and had very little stress. I wasn't fulfilled. But am I anymore fulfilled right now? No. My self esteem and confidence has been ripped away from me. Neither one of us will really know if it's worth it until we are on the other side. I do know that it's been awful to have to spend two birthdays in a row not seeing my friends. I also hate how you can try so hard and get into the exam and get questions that do not reflect your effort.

[@muymal6201]

@ happy belated birthday 🎉 I hope you can celebrate properly soon enough. I totally get you though. It sucks when you put in the time and effort and still can’t reap the benefits. I just wrapped up my mid semesters and my results just aren’t as good as I want them to be. And it’s worth 30% of my final grade. I know I won’t be fulfilled in any other profession but med is driving me insane. I’ll just have to keep it pushing and continue trusting in God🫡 I’m hoping and praying you’ll be successful this time though. I believe in you!

[@MichelleLibamba]

​@@gdaymates431I just wanted to tell you that every struggle is an opportunity to grow, it may seem stressing ryt now that you might be burnt out and feel like your efforts are useless but remember that small setbacks should not define your entire journey. Keep pushing and fighting and in the end u will reach the end of the tunnel😊.... You deciding to study medicine was an act of courage, its in u. Use this courage in whatever you do and I wish you all the best in life❤

[@RachelSouthard]

It's still worth it. I love medicine specifically OB/GYN.

[@PATRICKLONGMUSIC]

Love you my angel sweet! ❤️

[@Billy33753]

Thank you for your hard work

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you so much💕

[@Alice-sz7oq]

I can’t believe it! You have the same breathing issues I have. Mine was diagnosed as Allergy induced asthma, started about 3 yrs ago after a bad cough that lasted for mths. Anyway I’m so happy for you and Patrick, seeing you get thru med school and now seeing you so happy. Take good care of each other, god bless you both.

[@RachelSouthard]

So rough! And thank you :)

[@alyssad7019]

you two are so beyond adorable. thank you for sharing your life with us. 🩷🩶

[@RachelSouthard]

😊 thank you

[@jx325xs]

Thank you for all you share with us, you’re a huge inspiration for me to keep going and to keep trying ❤

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you millions 🤍

[@jordanbraidwood]

you and patrick are so sweet! ❤❤❤

[@RachelSouthard]

I love that guy.

[@daniellelaymon902]

I’m 34 weeks pregnant and 4cm dilated I went into preterm labor last week and was admitted to the hospital for magnesium and stayed for a day. Now I keep having contractions and feeling crazy about going in to the hospital to be checked. We live about 40 min away and I have 38 cm of fluid. 6th pregnancy with a preterm birth and I’m terrified to have my water break at home and loose the baby or not make it to the hospital

[@RachelSouthard]

It sounds like you’ve been through a lot. Your feelings are valid. Definitely chat with your doctor about your concerns! 🩷

[@circlenowsquared]

Drinking my raspberry chocolate salt right now! So good! I'm glad you have Patrick there with you on hard weeks like this ❤

[@RachelSouthard]

So delicious! Isn’t it?! Me too 😭

[@nintendozo]

This has been my favorite one of your videos

[@graced665]

really beautiful and wonderful advice about taking the time to show moms their babies on US. I love that

[@RachelSouthard]

Give it a shot! If not, FM is a great alternative 😊

[@ownthispwn]

2:32 me trying to reach the minmum word limit in my essay

[@RachelSouthard]

lol i don't know what this is referring to but ok. Thanks

[@JaspahD]

love when a new vid comes out thank you for being you really enjoy watching your journey ❤

[@diegogiuseppeavolio4963]

good morning, I also worked a lot of hours in obstetrics and I felt charged but happy with how many births I had

[@yasminbradley-heise7797]

Hi Rachel! Love watching your vlogs every week :) would be amazing if you spoke more about the cases you see at work (as someone very interested in obgyn) but also completely understandable if you want to switch off when you get home! lots of love ❤

[@adellehernandez]

Love you guys!!❤

[@AzolaMkhizwana]

Loving your vlogs❤️🥳

[@bellefeu4933]

I've started doing 6 13's per week. We've got this!

[@RachelSouthard]

We do!!

[@hannahmullinax3148]

I start my obgyn rotation this week with night shift!! i want to do obgyn so i'm interested to see if that's still what i want to do after this rotation ☺

[@RachelSouthard]

Excited for you! I hope you enjoy 💕

[@shandisfancher8766]

Oo the chocolate raspberry salt sounds delicious. 👀 im starting nights on l&d for my first day of obgyn rotation today. I am so excited 🤩

[@RachelSouthard]

It’s pretty dang good. OMG YAY! Good luck! 🩷 can’t wait to hear all about it

[@wethenorth6437]

Happy Birthday Rachel when the day comes ! I think that when coming back from vacation you still need a mini vacation to get over your vacation lol Keep pushing through those mad hours and continue to be the amazing Doctor that you are. XO

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you!

[@alexiawelch9316]

Hello, I love your videos! Especially because I am going for my L&D nursing RN right now. What degree did you have to have for obgyn? What did you do, like CNA at an ob office or what. Any tips and tricks you can offer i would love to hear! Thank you for being so great and genuine 💕

[@kaylapatek8421]

❤️🦋❤️ love that you care about people and nature. Butterflies are my fave. Love your videos ❤️❤️❤️

[@RachelSouthard]

Monarchs have a special meaning on my mom’s side of the family 🩷 but I do love butterflies as well

[@kaylapatek8421]

@@RachelSouthardwhat’s the meaning? Curious now 😀❤️🦋

[@gummie_bear4897]

81 hrs is insane!

[@Dracaenamarginata850]

Happy B-day,for any case now...mine is in a month and few days...colder days kids 😅!!🎂🥳🌺

[@RachelSouthard]

Happy almost birthday to you!:)

[@Dracaenamarginata850]

@@RachelSouthard Thanks!🥰

[@janeventrella1419]

Not to minimize you but as a correctional charge nurse short staffed I worked 16 hours a shift 9 shifts biweekly for over two years. That means 80 hours one week 64 the next for two years and I’m twice your age.

[@RachelSouthard]

That sounds really rough! You can’t minimize/invalidate my feelings, don’t worry. We have two different roles. So my hours worked look much different than yours 👍 despite us both having numerically very many.

[@adellehernandez]

Rachel when the butterfly appeared I almost died 🤣🤣🤣, I am scared of them! But you made it seem a little nicer than usual

[@RachelSouthard]

hahah whoops

[@ShazaTS-h8g]

U go gurl❤

[@RachelSouthard]

Ty 💕🤍💕

[@AyyRalphy]

Dr Rachel do you take preworkouts at the gym or when you’re working?

[@RachelSouthard]

Nope! I bought some, but I never end up drinking it

[@nina27707]

can you vlog at hospital when patients are not around you? we would also love to see you in action

[@RachelSouthard]

Sadly, no.

[@amyc4406]

I hope your feeling better love❤ I have to get caught up on your videos

[@IshraaqUlusow]

love your vlogs :)

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you!!

[@SoLyrical2]

Did I miss her talking about the hospital not allowing filming anymore? Sad :(

[@RachelSouthard]

Never really talked about it. But I haven’t been filming in the hospital for many months now :)

[@SoLyrical2]

@@RachelSouthard I gave birth to my first baby in May so I've been out of it for a while. Makes sense!

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

2:00 That is very sweet ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DaerinCurry-v1i]

Look like living in different time🌍

[@sarahkane6853]

Hopefully you can go into private practice when the time is right and you can do what you want ❤

[@savannahvalencia240]

Can you share the details on which Apple Watch this is?? Is it worth it?😮‍💨

[@savannahvalencia240]

Also also happy freakin birthday!!!! Hope it was lovely ✨💃🫶

[@RachelSouthard]

I have the Apple watch series 9! I love it and it’s a staple to my day

[@BeOn-Alohi]

Heyyy Dr

[@RachelSouthard]

Hi!

[@BeOn-Alohi]

@@RachelSouthard what would uh reply If I'll tell you I really really love you

[@arigrande2647]

❤❤❤

[@RachelSouthard]

🩷

[@tiffanybusby4248]

❤

[@Emanomer-g4q]

🎉

[@ريناد-د8ت]

Are you related to dr. Daisy Sanchez? U kinda look like her

[@RachelSouthard]

no no no no

[@lilyguzman2612]

Is this new that you can’t vlog at the hospital? Even when patients aren’t around ?

[@RachelSouthard]

Not really new. But…yeah

[@nourelhoudaelhord]

Hey i'm nour

[@RachelSouthard]

Hi!

[@lillylovesglitter]

I know this is such a random ass question but I love your sunroof lol what do you have??

[@RachelSouthard]

Tesla Model Y! :)

[@DaerinCurry-v1i]

Feeling i get everywhere and everyone someone with professional career very important that you keep pushing that narrative

[@joystice9517]

Why is it that you can’t record in the hospital anymore? You always did a great job of respecting patient privacy 🥹

[@RachelSouthard]

I really did. But *shrug*