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Obituary - Richard Ugochukwu Anyah
October 7, 1991 - June 5, 2022 Richard Ugochukwu Anyah passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep on the 5th of June, 2022 at...

Anwuli Anyah
Jul 2, 20222 min read


DIY Dried Orange Garland
We had so much fun making these garlands over the weekend. Dad, Tobe and I all took part in the process. We originally planed to make and...

Anwuli Anyah
Nov 14, 20212 min read


Route 66: Cross-country Travel with a Newborn and Toddler
It seems fitting to start this blog post with our 'halfway' picture. We were relieved to be at the halfway point, unscathed and sane, and...

Anwuli Anyah
Oct 7, 20218 min read


A Second Birth Story
I write this with so much love in my heart. I sit here on the couch, looking through my phone, blogging for the first time in over three...

Anwuli Anyah
Oct 7, 20207 min read


5 Years Later - a Completed Surgical Residency, 2 Kids, and a Marriage.
I picked up my diploma today. I am so happy. It wasn't an easy road but I am officially done with residency. It has been a wonderful but...

Anwuli Anyah
Jun 25, 20202 min read


'Together with Justin Time' Themed Birthday Party.
In his third year, Tobe was all about the adventures on Justin Time. He was always talking about Justin, Squidgy, and Olive. He enjoyed...

Anwuli Anyah
Apr 20, 20202 min read


On Mothering and Residency
Once I had my son, the most important thing in my life became doing well at my new role of being a mother. But very high up there, on my...

Anwuli Anyah
Oct 14, 20197 min read


Breastfeeding Successfully in Residency/The Workplace
The law of demand and supply. It is the guiding principle that echoes in the minds of breastfeeding moms. When time came to go back to...

Anwuli Anyah
Sep 2, 20194 min read


Tobe's 2nd Birthday Adventure with Curious George
Tobe, his dad, and I have watched every episode of Curious George at least five times. No kidding. After the puffin rock phase, came the...

Anwuli Anyah
Jul 10, 20192 min read


A Puffin Rock Themed Birthday Party
It was easy picking a theme for Tobe's first birthday. He really liked the colorful puffins and the beautiful rainbow of Puffin Rock. The...

Anwuli Anyah
Jul 3, 20193 min read


Brother, It's Been Seven Years.
This past Monday, I saw my brother Richard for the first time in 7 years. Last time I saw him, he was more of a boy. Now, he is a man. It...

Anwuli Anyah
Jul 1, 20193 min read


Bring the Toddler Along
Taking your kids out is the right thing to do. But sometimes, when the child in question is a toddler, you just want to leave him or her...

Anwuli Anyah
May 13, 20194 min read


Be Nice to Your Doctor, Especially If She Is a Woman.
I listened to an enlightening lecture last week and was inspired to write this post. Did you know that the average male physician is...

Anwuli Anyah
May 6, 20192 min read


A First Birth Story
This is part 2 of 4 of my stories about becoming a mom during my first year of surgical residency. I'm posting this to document. I'm...

Anwuli Anyah
Apr 22, 20197 min read


The Kids Will be Fine, Will You? Coping With Being Away from Your Children.
I’m sharing parenting tips on dealing with leaving your little ones for overnight or extended periods of time. Kids are resilient....

Anwuli Anyah
Apr 10, 20194 min read


March 1.0 - Sisterhood, Spring, Solo Mama
I was lucky enough to meet a group of amazing women last week in Atlanta. There was something magical about being among four other women,...

Anwuli Anyah
Apr 1, 20194 min read


I Didn’t Want to Be ‘the Pregnant Resident’.
This is part 1 of 4 of my stories about becoming a mom during my first year of surgical residency. I’m sharing my experience as a...

Anwuli Anyah
Mar 25, 20195 min read


I Can Talk About ‘Mom Things’ and Still Be a Kick-ass Surgeon.
In a male dominated field of medicine, I often find myself wondering if I’m constantly being evaluated and graded, on being good enough,...

Anwuli Anyah
Feb 22, 20193 min read


A Sister's Love
This is a love letter from my sister. It was a wedding day surprise, read to me by my husband. It was the second sweetest memory from my...

Anwuli Anyah
Jan 20, 20192 min read
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