Saturday, January 4, 2025

One Incredible Doctor

Hi,

I just returned from my daughter's constipation follow-up. The doctor explained that we need to monitor her closely for at least another year. Unfortunately, it won't improve quickly. Her colon muscles need to be trained to function normally, which can take time. To help, we need to increase her intake of high-fiber fruits and vegetables. This means I need to keep being diligent about preparing fresh juices for her.😇

At the hospital, I bumped into my gynecologist, Dr. R. June George. She recognized me from a distance and gave me a warm, motherly hug, just as she used to do when I was her patient. I was under her care for both of my pregnancies and deliveries. My first child was born through natural delivery, while my second was delivered via cesarean section. Dr. June made both experiences remarkably smooth, almost making childbirth seem effortless and enjoyable.

Conceive both of my children was a challenging journey. It took three years to welcome my first child, and another three years for my second. Throughout this time, Dr. June provided invaluable emotional support, ensuring my well-being during this challenging period.

While pregnancy was challenging, childbirth presented its own set of difficulties. Both my babies were born at 41 weeks, staying comfortably within me until the very end. Even after three days of induction, they were reluctant to make their appearance. Weighing in at 4kg each, they were considered large babies, which made the delivery process more demanding. However, Dr. June's expertise made the entire experience seem significantly smooth.

My gynecologist, Dr. June and Adam, mommy's boy who refused to be born in a normal way. 

So, if you found this post while searching for information about Dr. June, I highly recommend her. She is an excellent gynecologist, trust me!

Friday, January 3, 2025

A New Year, New Challenges

Hi,

It's the third day of the new year, and I'm finally able to sit down and update this. As always, life has been quite hectic with the usual demands. Juggling everything on my plate is increasingly challenging. I need to be extra mindful and implement better time management to ensure everything is completed successfully.

A symbolic.

Among my current responsibilities, supervising PhD students gives the most significant challenges. This involves extensively reviewing numerous drafts, including theses and other academic papers, prior to submission. As a supervisor, I prioritize a thorough review of all drafts before authorizing any submission. However, I also need to acknowledge the time constraints in a student's candidature and try my best to provide timely feedback to ensure they can meet their academic deadlines.

On the other hand, teaching is progressing well. I will conclude the final chapter by Week 13, preparing students for their second test and the final exam. Three assessments have been completed, and three more are due in the coming weeks. This will be followed by a period of intensive marking, including the final exam scripts for all candidates.

In addition to what I'm experiencing, this year, I'm embarking on a new chapter as part of the School of Math's newly formed administration team. I'll be coordinating alumni relations, marketing efforts, and income generation for the school. While I haven't had prior experience in these areas, I'm eager to embrace this challenge and unleash my full potential.

Good luck with everything, Amirah! :)