Dr. Melissa Gray shares her experience of being a mother while pursuing optometry school and practicing as an optometrist. She discusses the challenges she faced and the support system she had in place. Dr. Gray emphasizes the importance of motivation and the extra drive that comes from being a parent. Dr. Gray's story serves as an inspiration for others who are juggling parenthood and professional aspirations. In this conversation, Melissa Gray discusses her experience of being pregnant while working in a clinic. She shares her challenges and how she managed to balance her responsibilities. Melissa also provides advice for other mothers considering pursuing higher education while raising a child. The conversation ends with a heartfelt discussion about the importance of mothers and the lessons learned from them.

Keywords: motherhood, optometry school, practicing optometrist, challenges, support system, motivation, positive impact, pediatrics, inspiration, pregnancy, clinic, education, balance, challenges, advice, mothers