Dr. Hillary Melchiors

Medical Anthropologist, DONA Doula, Childbirth Educator, Wife, Mom, Knitter, Writer, (She/Her), 🌈 ally ALWAYS, anti-racist, pro-science, all views are mine

[Dr. Hillary Melchiors @HillaryMelch]

This is where I wanted to be this morning, & I'm so glad to see so many people there!!!
I hope IN lawmakers know that this hateful backwards agenda directly contributes to our issues with brain drain & economic development. DO BETTER!!

[ACLU of Indiana @ACLUIndiana]

🗣️ STOP THE SLATE OF HATE.

Indiana legislators are proposing a record number of anti-LGBTQ bills in an all-out attack attempting to push LGBTQ out of public life.

But Hoosiers support the LGBTQ community, and we won’t be silenced. #IndianaSlateOfHate

https://t.co/iJ2dmtCWLt

[Dr. Hillary Melchiors @HillaryMelch]

One of the things I am most disappointed to see going away is the inclusion of virtual options for meetings. Removing virtual options excludes soo many people and organizations from being able to participate.

[Dr. Hillary Melchiors @HillaryMelch]

I've noticed that some people seem to think that if you don't show up, then you don't care. I assure you, I care a whole lot about things I can't show up for because of life.

[Dr. Hillary Melchiors @HillaryMelch]

@makesmilk Oh my goodness that makes me so very sad! So much education is needed on what is normal.

[Dr. Hillary Melchiors @HillaryMelch]

@tnflorvil Hopefully rest didn't elude too long.

[Jennifer McCormick @mccormickforgov]

This is not good, Indiana. SB 386 is an attempt to end lessons and discussions on race and racism.

Suppressing factual history related to race and racism has consequences. We are better than policies of denial. Hoosiers deserve an education that is factual.

[Dr. Hillary Melchiors @HillaryMelch]

@unambivalence I'm so sorry!

[Dr. Hillary Melchiors @HillaryMelch]

@stepville Saw them both at XFest in Indianapolis!

[Dr. Hillary Melchiors @HillaryMelch]

Favorite sight today: a half frozen pond with a flock of geese on it, half swimming, half walking on top, and all looking a little confused.

[Dr. Hillary Melchiors @HillaryMelch]

My husband has an impressive ability to deal with customer service agents no matter their attitude, ability, or accent. One day I hope to be as thick skinned as he is; today is not that day.

[Dr. Hillary Melchiors @HillaryMelch]

Are you pushing for the change you want to see in the world or are you profiting from the holes you highlight?

[Dr. Hillary Melchiors @HillaryMelch]

If you enjoy being treated as a criminal suspect I cannot recommend attempting to get gas at a rural KY station and having card issues while driving a Prius enough.

[Dr. Hillary Melchiors @HillaryMelch]

@AP What environmental & systemic solutions are being suggested by the AAP?

[Dr. Hillary Melchiors @HillaryMelch]

Driving sightings today:
-a pair of white swans on a lake
-a hawk diving down into a field
-beautiful white birch trees standing lonely on the edge of a winter naked brown forest
-at least 12 different kinds of tall grass
-so many red barns

[Dr. Hillary Melchiors @HillaryMelch]

Highlights of Kid2 making this evening:
"Is it appetizer or entourage?"
"YEAH, those peaks are STIFF!"
"Well, I guess it's gonna be two cheese ravioli tonight."

[Dr. Hillary Melchiors @HillaryMelch]

@DoulaGeorgann It always scares me how much I have to advocate for myself & our family, because I'm fairly knowledgeable and capable and I know sooo many families aren't and have to navigate these same issues.

[Dr. Hillary Melchiors @HillaryMelch]

Today's mood: David Rose

[Dr. Hillary Melchiors @HillaryMelch]

7 calls from the doctor's office & 3 calls from the pharmacy later, we *might* have a solution.

[Dr. Hillary Melchiors @HillaryMelch]

Me today, "It is very clear to me today after multiple conversations that your staff needs some serious education regarding proper charting, communication/listening skills, & emotional labor."

[Dr. Hillary Melchiors @HillaryMelch]

Kid1, "Mom, I don't even read emails I get from you; they're scary."
Kid2, "Yeah, they're like, respectfully aggressive."
Me, "I think you mean assertive."
Both, "Yeeeaaah!"