Been there, Bumped that: We’ve all been there before - you look forward to some precious time outdoors with the kids, getting some fresh air and enjoying some sports or just spending quality time cycling, running…then the dreaded happens. Someone trips, falls and sustains abrasion. Even when we’re careful, someone else may just bump into us or our kids, causing unintended injury. Most of us adults can attest that these bumps, bruises, scrapes are very much a part of our childhood. … [Read more...]
What’s a parent to do when your child’s having a fever…
The princess came down with a bout of fever out of the blue on the first Sunday of September. Despite our efforts at sponging and self-medication, her temperature spiked above 40 degrees on two consecutive nights. We became panicky and heeded differing advice offered by well-meaning friends. Being the anxious parents that we are, we started her on a course of antibiotics prematurely which resulted in runny stools for several days after. She's since recovered (Praise God!) but I'll share … [Read more...]
Combating Viral Fever…
Leaving on a jet plane to attend our cousin's wedding in less than 3 hours...yet the Princess is down with viral fever which started yesterday. Praying that the medications will do its job to bring down the temperature and she will feel well enough to fulfill her duties as the sweet flower girl for the wedding.At Aunty April's Wedding in Seattle, USA on 9/10/2011According to KKH website, fever caused by viral infections may persist for up to 5 to 7 days and will only completely settle when the … [Read more...]
Photo *Heart* Friday: Going Through a Rough Patch…
I've been feeling down ever since Dana broke her toe on Monday...For those in the know, this is her second 'mishap' since July (where she busted her chin).The 'superstitious' side of me keeps thinking that we might be under some kind of 'spiritual' attack...I guessed the little one can sense my moodiness so she's been extra obedient, extra loving and extra cooperative this past one week of being home bound. Despite her discomfort and immobility, I caught her on … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: When our child hurts…
{17 July, Tues, 4pm, Pandan Valley}Dana tripped over a concrete curb at the carpark on way to her enrichment lesson and busted her chin. Doc had to stitch up the wound with 4 stitches under local anesthesia. When our child hurts, we wish we can take their place :("Kids are resilient; Moms are faint-hearted when it comes to her kiddos' - Angie WeeLinking up with Sakura Haruka's … [Read more...]
Fighting Kawasaki on her 2nd Birthday…
Cutting her birthday cake in the ward.. On Easter Sunday, Daddy was supposed to serve in the Worship Ministry in church and we had planned to go to the House of God to celebrate Easter in our best dressed clothes but these plans never materialised. Early in the morning, when Dana's high fever cannot be subdued even with combination of paracetamol, ibuprofen and suppository given by our paediatrician, we knew something was very wrong and we rushed her immediately to the A&E … [Read more...]
Understanding Croup
Our Princess came down with fever on Monday and it worsened into a barking cough late and bout of vomitting last night. We brought her down to Dr. Yvonne and it was diagnosed as Croup. This is the 2nd time Dana has Croup but not many parents are familiar with this common childhood illness which disguises innocently and shares the same beginning as a common cold.About CroupCroup is a condition that causes an inflammation of the upper airways — the voice box (larynx) and windpipe (trachea). Most … [Read more...]
Getting Acquainted with Bronchiolitis
Our Princess turned 15 months on Sunday and on the very same day, she was down with Bronchiolitis accompanied by high fever. This is not the 1st time Dana caught this viral infection and each time it pains us to see her take a long time to recover. I found a good writeup on Bronchiolitis on the web which gives us more insights on this ailment.What is Bronchiolitis?Bronchiolitis is a common illness of the respiratory tract caused by an infection that affects the tiny airways, called the … [Read more...]
Your Baby’s Immunisations
Brought Dana for her 2nd dose of Pneumococcal Vaccine yesterday and she's running mild fever today. PD says the next dose would be after she turns 1 and recommended to take with Chicken Pox and MMR vaccine. With so many vaccines available, it's becoming hard to keep track. Here's a list for all parents:Optional but Recommended VaccinesPneumococcal DiseaseThere are two types of pneumococcal vaccines available, Pneumovax and Prevenar. They protect against invasive diseases like meningitis, … [Read more...]
Still ill…
Our lil beloved Pocoyo is still ill, when will the flu bug go away? :( … [Read more...]