From the moment I set my eyes on her, my day turned sour. Her smallish structure as she walked down the halls of the emergency unit with everyone scurrying out of her way, she must have felt like a god. I saw the smirk she made, glad she had that Read more…
Dr Titi was so excited to inform me about the GAWIM conference, infact, she did not seize to stop chatting or answering my many questions until i dosed off. That night, i dreamt that i was in a five star hotel in Lagos, painted choral with golden tiles and motion Read more…
As i stepped out of the NICU, I felt a dash of cold wind hit my face and i was grateful that i had my turtle-neck sweater on. I wished i could wear a head-warmer at work with some sort of woven or knitted face shield so as to be Read more…
THE PERFECT DESIGNER- YOU! Dear Lady Doc, Welcome to February! Did you notice the perfect dates? It is interesting when dates fall in perfectly just like today, the 1st of Feb that fell on a Monday. It also spurs thoughts of alignment with your design; what you most probably have spent the first Read more…
30 Daily Power-Boosters for the Lady Doc Day 18 (18.11.2020) Every stage is a journey This morning, I was reflecting on the stage of life I’m currently at, and how much effort it requires, just to push through. Did I pray for today’s blessings? Yes. Yet, do I sometimes get Read more…
On the 3rd October 2020; the Excellence in Medicine Women Physicians’ Network had a refreshing session with Dr. Olamide Okulate, a physician, wellness coach, luxury concierge and CEO of Yellow Retreats. This session turned out to be just what we needed! As female doctors, we are often encompassed by the Read more…
By Ore Taiwo Makinde My sleep was disrupted. I had quite a challenging experience a few nights ago. It was an unpleasant experience because my sleep was disrupted. Growing up, my mum always alluded to the fact that she could not sleep if there was a single mosquito in the Read more…
I was driving along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway, heading to work. Striving to meet up with resumption time while struggling to stay alert, I tried desperately to focus my attention on the stream of cars ahead. The usual Lagos traffic, I thought, then suddenly the road was free. In what seemed Read more…
By Ore Taiwo Makinde I was pregnant, carrying my second baby, on a night call several years ago when the unexpected happened! I cannot recollect exactly how long it took me to get over the events of that night, but I remember it clearly as yesterday. I was the lone Read more…
The doorless room with no windows! What comes to mind when you hear phrases like ‘Stuck and helpless’ or ‘anxious and depressed’? Imagine being in one or both situations yet clueless on how to help yourself? And when you tried, it felt like being in a room built without doors Read more…