last night at about 11pm, when Hubby told me that Baby Chloe was having fever, I quickly touched her forehead and answered, "No La". I thought he was being paranoid as I was sick for the past two days. At that time, I didn't though it was fever because Baby Chloe has a warmer body temperature usually. Then, in the middle of the night, Hubby exclaimed," SHIT SHIT SHIT! Bi, Wake up! Baby Chloe has very high fever."
I was shocked and immediately hold Baby Chloe. Without touching her forehead, I could already felt her heat from her whole body. It was very obvious that she was already having fever, but I wanted to know how high exactly. We took up the digital Thermometer and placed it under her armpit. After 20s, I was totally horrified when the display shown 38.2C. I was only at 37.5C when I had fever last two days, and now Baby Chloe is so much higher than me. Moreover, I could feel the heat every parts of her body. :( As usual, Hubby started to roared, and complained that everyone in this family does not practise hygiene... and why the maid did not keep everything at the very best hygienic level. *sigh* I was trying to keep calm, and remembered that Dr. Patrick (Chloe's Pedi) gave us a bottle of Uphamol and that will help to reduce the fever. Maybe Hubby was still not over the incident when Baby Chloe was choked by the Uphamol, he did not really agree but I insisted. I searched for the Oral Syringe and pulled up to 3ml (it's maximum) since the instruction said 5ml for Baby 6 months old and above.
Before I could push in the Uphamol, Hubby was already making so much noise! He stopped and said I shouldn't continue, he didn't want the same incident to repeat again. No matter how I explained to him that Baby Chloe was very very young then, he insisted that I should stop it. I didn't want to argue further, that's why I stopped and fed her milk instead. Baby Chloe didn't know what was going on, she was still the same her who makes noise and smiles at Funny Faces. When I see Baby Chloe smiled, immediately my worries lessen. Hubby suggested to go to the Emergency, but I refused to as I had many many bad experience with all the emergency treatment. They were slow, they made assumption, and they made a wrong diagnosis. Well, perhaps, I was the many times unluckly patient but defenitely they were not reliable. UNLESS, SEVERE accident which could take someone's life away - that's their EMERGENCY! Well, I could be too one-sided with all my bad experience. Anyway, I suggested to wait till morning and go straight to Dr. Patrick. Meanwhile, I had this Baby Cooling Pad sticked on Baby Chloe's forehead to minimise a little heat, which was quite effective. Of course, effective in the sense that Baby Chloe's temperature has reduced slightly especially her forehead, face, hands & legs, but her body and neck remained at high heat. This Cooling Gel will not helps to get rid of the Fever, at least not such a high fever like Baby Chloe.
This morning, I woke up and the first thing that I did was to check on Baby Chloe's temperature. It was still very high, about 38.5C shown on the Thermometer Display. Then, I woke my mum's up because I need her to accompany to send Baby Chloe's to Dr. Patrick since Hubby has a very important meeting to attend. He wanted to cancel the meeting but I insisted that I could handle, besides my mum was around to help out. 1st Appointment is at 9am. We were all ready by 8.15am this morning, I thought I should give it a try and made a call to the Dr. Patrick's clinic. I was happy that someone actually picked up the call, and I told her that I want to come now but I do not have any appointment. Initially, they told me that I might need to wait long. I quickily told them with my shaky voice," Chloe Chan Wyn Lam, she is having fever more than 38C". The phone operator told me to come to the clinic immediately.
I thought I was early because we arrived there at about 8.40am, but I was so wrong. The clinic was already jam packed with many many children with their parents, ALL SICK! What is wrong with the weather, the environment??? Please stop the pollution, please stop the haze and save our children! Once we arrived, I went to register first. Then, a nurse came to Chloe to check on the weight & height. She was 8.84kg & 69cm. But it was terrifying that when the nurse told me that her temperature was at 40C. I was even shaking more and scared, gosh!!! What did I do? I should not have gone home when I was sick, I should stay somewhere else. I started to blame myself for all the silly mistake and statement that I made. I shouldn't have stayed home when I was sick, 3 feet away is NOT good enough! I should have instructed my maid to be extra careful with cleanliness like what my hubby said. Or I should have waited for ONE MORE DAY to make sure before I hold Baby Chloe again. Arghh.....Too late. Is all too late!!!!
Before Dr. Patrick arrived, Baby Chloe started to cry due to tireness ? fever? frustration? Not sure, she was a little different from other days. She was less active this morning, and she was crying mildly only. It Made me even more worried. The nurse called Baby Chloe into the room and insert medication from her backside. My mum told me that usually this insert will only be given for children with very high temperature. Andrew and Eric (my brothers) used to have this before.
Priority was given to Baby Chloe, once Dr. Patrick arrived, Baby Chloe was called into the room first. He checked her throat and he said was a little infected but no big deal. Then, he checked her lungs was ok. After that, ear & nose were also perfectly fine. I told him that I was sick the last two days, his face immediately changed and started to question me. " Did your doctor say that it was H1N1? Did you have high fever for more than 3 days? Cough? Flu? Body Ache? Headache?" I was also worrying about this issue when I was sick, but then Dr. Patrick confirmed that it was only virus infection since my fever was only at 37.5C, and it lasted for only two days. *phew* His face shown a sign of relax I could see, as it has eliminate the chance of H1N1. I almost wanted to tear! He gave me a stronger Uphamol and told me to feed her 2.5ml every 4 hours, and also gave me antiboitic to standby but not recommended.
As per told, after one hour of the insertion. Baby Chloe's fever subsided. She was happily playing with her Choo Choo Train and enjoying the Coo Coo Clock! We did not manage to feed her the uphamol because she vomitted twice. I took it for granted and told my mum that since her fever had gone maybe we should just leave the uphamol aside. At about 3pm, her fever is slowly coming back, and I am like ants at the hot pots jumping for help. I was confused and worried, my mum insisted to feed her the Uphamol and we did. After a struggle with Baby Chloe, I managed to push in the 2.5ml orange flavoured Uphamol into her throat. She was crying aloud but I knew I have to do it. And now, she is still sleeping....
I am very sad, crying in the room alone. I know, compare to many many other case, my case is considered minor. Andrew and Eric were so sick that they were hospitalized many times, at least Baby Chloe is resting at home calmly. But, It is so difficult to be a mom. I don't want to be sick because I want to take care of her. But I rather I be sick than Baby Chloe be sick. At least hubby and my mum or my maid can take good care of her when I am sick. She doesn't need to suffer so much.
I am so so so sorry! I am a lousy mother! Baby Chloe, get well soon. Pass your fever to Mama!!! :(
August 13, 2009
August 12, 2009
Falling Sick as a MOM
When I was a kid, I liked to be sick so that I could get a day off school.
When I turned 20s, I liked to be sick during exams times so that I could get more days to study.
When I started working, I disliked being sick but not a big deal to me, take MC and rest at home until I recover.
When I started working for my dad, I disliked being sick and I had no time to be sick. So, once I found out I am not feeling well, I will drink more water & sweat it all out! Tried to shorten the time of recovery.
Now as a MOM of Baby Chloe, falling sick is such a BIG DEAL TO ME especially during this critical situation where H1N1 virus is around. Today is already my third day of being sick, and I did not get chance to even talk to Baby Chloe since the day I fall sick. Immediately I felt a little unwell on Monday, I quickly went to the clinic for medication. Doctor advised me to be 3 feet away from my Baby so I did. I quickly got home and rested, all in my mind was to get a speedy recovery so that I can take care of Baby Chloe at night. Unfortunately, after a long sweat and a long hour of sleep, my fever did not go away. I was so sad especially when I heard Baby Chloe crying in the night and I couldn't help at all.
The second day, my mum told me to visit our family doctor at Jalan Genting Klang (Dr.Loo) for a better medication. Without hesitation, I rushed to Doctor Loo. If it was last time, I wouldn't even go, I would wait for another day or two before I seek for another Doctor. Dr. Loo told me that it is just normal influenza flu, might be due to the haze. I asked more details if it could be the H1N1 virus, he didn't answered Yes or No and that's worrying me a lot. He just told me to rest more and drink more water. If I find myself having breathing difficulty then quickly get to the hospital to check. How can I not be worried?? I am not afraid of being sick, I am just can't bear to be away from Baby Chloe for another day.
Last night, I was back to 35.9deg C (*phew*) but I felt weak & dizzy, could be the medication I thought. However, I decided to stay in my room and give it another day before I see Baby Chloe again. I heard Baby Chloe crying all night long while hubby was trying his best to get Baby Chloe to sleep. I wanted to get out of the room and check out how was hubby doing, but I stopped myself since I am still not fully recovered. It just makes me crazy when hearing Baby Chloe cries while I can't do anything about it. I must admit hubby did a very good job! A Big Applause to my big darling!!
This morning, I feel totally fine except a little weak. I almost wanted to tear when I see Baby Chloe. Baby Chloe stared at me, and occasionally distracted by my maid & my dog, then she would turn her attention to me again. I looked at her, and she "ah" said as if she was calling for me. Then, she started to wave her both hands when I was calling her names 2ft away. Even though I do not have high temperature anymore, to be extra careful, I will wait another day and see to make sure I am fully recovered. I do not want to see Baby Chloe to be infected even if it's normal influenza flu. Anyway, I am already back to work today. Low Appetite though.
Falling sick as a mum makes me realised how important it is for me to get my health at tip top condition; I am the caretaker, I am the protector and I need to be healthy in order to carry out my duty to my Baby. I miss my Baby so much now. Gosh!!! I wonder How well can I cope when I travel to Taiwan in September for TEN (10) Dayssss.... Wow, now 10 days sound extra long to me!!!!
Symptoms of H1N1
- Fatigue (YES)
- Severe vomit ting (NO)
- High Fever (NOT ANYMORE)
- Sore throat (NO)
- Cough (Slightly)
- Flu (Slightly)
- Chest Pain (NO)
- Fast Breathing Pattern / Difficulty in Breathing (A little but not really)
SO HOW? AM I OR AM I NOT? Scared! I want to take care of My Baby Chloe, and I don't want to be sick anymore!!
When I turned 20s, I liked to be sick during exams times so that I could get more days to study.
When I started working, I disliked being sick but not a big deal to me, take MC and rest at home until I recover.
When I started working for my dad, I disliked being sick and I had no time to be sick. So, once I found out I am not feeling well, I will drink more water & sweat it all out! Tried to shorten the time of recovery.
Now as a MOM of Baby Chloe, falling sick is such a BIG DEAL TO ME especially during this critical situation where H1N1 virus is around. Today is already my third day of being sick, and I did not get chance to even talk to Baby Chloe since the day I fall sick. Immediately I felt a little unwell on Monday, I quickly went to the clinic for medication. Doctor advised me to be 3 feet away from my Baby so I did. I quickly got home and rested, all in my mind was to get a speedy recovery so that I can take care of Baby Chloe at night. Unfortunately, after a long sweat and a long hour of sleep, my fever did not go away. I was so sad especially when I heard Baby Chloe crying in the night and I couldn't help at all.
The second day, my mum told me to visit our family doctor at Jalan Genting Klang (Dr.Loo) for a better medication. Without hesitation, I rushed to Doctor Loo. If it was last time, I wouldn't even go, I would wait for another day or two before I seek for another Doctor. Dr. Loo told me that it is just normal influenza flu, might be due to the haze. I asked more details if it could be the H1N1 virus, he didn't answered Yes or No and that's worrying me a lot. He just told me to rest more and drink more water. If I find myself having breathing difficulty then quickly get to the hospital to check. How can I not be worried?? I am not afraid of being sick, I am just can't bear to be away from Baby Chloe for another day.
Last night, I was back to 35.9deg C (*phew*) but I felt weak & dizzy, could be the medication I thought. However, I decided to stay in my room and give it another day before I see Baby Chloe again. I heard Baby Chloe crying all night long while hubby was trying his best to get Baby Chloe to sleep. I wanted to get out of the room and check out how was hubby doing, but I stopped myself since I am still not fully recovered. It just makes me crazy when hearing Baby Chloe cries while I can't do anything about it. I must admit hubby did a very good job! A Big Applause to my big darling!!
This morning, I feel totally fine except a little weak. I almost wanted to tear when I see Baby Chloe. Baby Chloe stared at me, and occasionally distracted by my maid & my dog, then she would turn her attention to me again. I looked at her, and she "ah" said as if she was calling for me. Then, she started to wave her both hands when I was calling her names 2ft away. Even though I do not have high temperature anymore, to be extra careful, I will wait another day and see to make sure I am fully recovered. I do not want to see Baby Chloe to be infected even if it's normal influenza flu. Anyway, I am already back to work today. Low Appetite though.
Falling sick as a mum makes me realised how important it is for me to get my health at tip top condition; I am the caretaker, I am the protector and I need to be healthy in order to carry out my duty to my Baby. I miss my Baby so much now. Gosh!!! I wonder How well can I cope when I travel to Taiwan in September for TEN (10) Dayssss.... Wow, now 10 days sound extra long to me!!!!
Symptoms of H1N1
- Fatigue (YES)
- Severe vomit ting (NO)
- High Fever (NOT ANYMORE)
- Sore throat (NO)
- Cough (Slightly)
- Flu (Slightly)
- Chest Pain (NO)
- Fast Breathing Pattern / Difficulty in Breathing (A little but not really)
SO HOW? AM I OR AM I NOT? Scared! I want to take care of My Baby Chloe, and I don't want to be sick anymore!!
August 7, 2009
Waving to Say Goodbye
Witnessed by : Mama
First Wave Good Bye : 5/7/2009 (Sunday)
First Hand Clap : 4/7/2009 (Saturday)
It is such a joyous moment to see Baby Chloe waves Goodbye to us, Papa was especially excited and happily announced it to everyone "LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! Baby Chloe knows how to clap!" or he would try to boast to the whole world that "Baby Chloe waves Goodbye to me every morning!"
Ya, Papa is right. Baby Chloe waves Goodbye to him EVERY MORNING. That's because Papa is always late for work and Mama is always out to work before Baby Chloe is awake. LOL!!!
Special Thanks to Novi (My Maid), I could see she made an effort to guide Baby Chloe how to waves Goodbye. "GoodBye Mummy, GoodBye Papa" She said while holding Baby Chloe before we off to work. She kept on repeating "ByeBye, Mummy" until Baby Chloe waves to me! It is so sweet!!!
It is kinda funny though. She used to CLAP when I told her to clap her hands and now she does't anymore. Dunno why?! No matter how I try to excite her or demonstrate to her, she doesn't seem to be interested in clapping. Unless, I put her hands together and then she would clap twice or thrice at the max!
She prefer waving more! The transformation of her waving is also very cute!!! First time, I saw her waved, she waved by twisting her wrist (left and right) with her fingers curled towards to her palm. Then, She changed her waving style after a week. She waved longer with her right hand lifted higher where her palm was approximately at her eye level. I find this wave the cutest because after a long twist of her wrist, her hands would move over her right ear and start scratching her head, tsk tsk tsk...scratch! LOL. Hm...I guess noone understands what I am trying to say unless they witness it! SO CUTE!!!
And now, she waves like us, no half way scratching head or wrist twister! She waves with her hands up and slight waves to the left & to the right.
First Wave Good Bye : 5/7/2009 (Sunday)
First Hand Clap : 4/7/2009 (Saturday)
It is such a joyous moment to see Baby Chloe waves Goodbye to us, Papa was especially excited and happily announced it to everyone "LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! Baby Chloe knows how to clap!" or he would try to boast to the whole world that "Baby Chloe waves Goodbye to me every morning!"
Ya, Papa is right. Baby Chloe waves Goodbye to him EVERY MORNING. That's because Papa is always late for work and Mama is always out to work before Baby Chloe is awake. LOL!!!
Special Thanks to Novi (My Maid), I could see she made an effort to guide Baby Chloe how to waves Goodbye. "GoodBye Mummy, GoodBye Papa" She said while holding Baby Chloe before we off to work. She kept on repeating "ByeBye, Mummy" until Baby Chloe waves to me! It is so sweet!!!
It is kinda funny though. She used to CLAP when I told her to clap her hands and now she does't anymore. Dunno why?! No matter how I try to excite her or demonstrate to her, she doesn't seem to be interested in clapping. Unless, I put her hands together and then she would clap twice or thrice at the max!
She prefer waving more! The transformation of her waving is also very cute!!! First time, I saw her waved, she waved by twisting her wrist (left and right) with her fingers curled towards to her palm. Then, She changed her waving style after a week. She waved longer with her right hand lifted higher where her palm was approximately at her eye level. I find this wave the cutest because after a long twist of her wrist, her hands would move over her right ear and start scratching her head, tsk tsk tsk...scratch! LOL. Hm...I guess noone understands what I am trying to say unless they witness it! SO CUTE!!!
And now, she waves like us, no half way scratching head or wrist twister! She waves with her hands up and slight waves to the left & to the right.
August 4, 2009
8 months and Two weeks old
Time flies faster than I have expected and honestly I have a little problem catching up "times". Baby Chloe is now 8 months and 2 weeks old, and she is starting to do some baby talks like MA MA MA, MUM MUM MUM, PA PA PA, GU GU GU, BA BA BA........ Everyone in the family seems to enjoy the Baby Talk because everyone is also starting to MAMAMA, BABABA, GUGUGU, DADADA whenever they see Baby Chloe. LOL.
Now, Baby Chloe has found her mobility by crawling on the floor, running with her walker. By the way, I read from the Babycenter that Walker discourages floor play which might delay a baby's mobility development like crawling & walking. The Walker was a gift from my colleagues, and I started to put Baby Chloe on the walker when she was almost 5 months old. She enjoys it so much as she could chase after Wow Wow (My Dog aka MeiMei). She also enjoys it as she could rush over to Mama when she sees Mama is home from work.
I personally feel it is not the walkers that discourage Baby's mobility development. It is more like the parents' responsibility to ENCOURAGE them during their development. For instance, I usually keep track with Babycenter's Development Chart so that I know Baby's ability at a certain month. Like starting solid at 5 - 6 month old, then I slowly start to introduce it to Baby Chloe. Then, from the babycenter I get to know that normally babies will learn to sit on their own at their 6th month, then i ENCOURAGE baby Chloe to sit on her own and support her when she tumbled. Haha...sound a little boastful here. What I wanted to emphasize is that do not just blame, but to try out best to encourage their development. I always tell myself, as long as I have tried my best and Baby is still not on track. It doesn't matter, just give her more time and one day she can make it. It's a process!
I always tell myself not to force Baby Chloe to move at the pace that I want, but to let her develop and grow at her own pace while enjoying the process of growth, I hope.
Mentioning about keeping a record of My Darling's growth. Sigh, the amature videographer cum photographer is definitely is not doing a fantastic job. Sigh!!!! Ever since hubby bought his Sony Video cam, I thought I can rely on him to record more of Baby Chloe's growth. Well, he did but he did not capture the "MOMENT". Those videos are a little boring & lengthy, some cannot even see Baby's expression clearly. I still prefer my camera shot and then send for print and album it. I can flip my dear album whenever I want. Call me Old Fashion but I still prefer memorable moment to be captured and kept nicely in an album.
I have to start using my camera again. In fact, I will invest a good lens*** to compensate with my photography skill.
*** Dear Lokong, this month is a special month which you might want to add this *** into your shopping list. LOL!
Now, Baby Chloe has found her mobility by crawling on the floor, running with her walker. By the way, I read from the Babycenter that Walker discourages floor play which might delay a baby's mobility development like crawling & walking. The Walker was a gift from my colleagues, and I started to put Baby Chloe on the walker when she was almost 5 months old. She enjoys it so much as she could chase after Wow Wow (My Dog aka MeiMei). She also enjoys it as she could rush over to Mama when she sees Mama is home from work.
I personally feel it is not the walkers that discourage Baby's mobility development. It is more like the parents' responsibility to ENCOURAGE them during their development. For instance, I usually keep track with Babycenter's Development Chart so that I know Baby's ability at a certain month. Like starting solid at 5 - 6 month old, then I slowly start to introduce it to Baby Chloe. Then, from the babycenter I get to know that normally babies will learn to sit on their own at their 6th month, then i ENCOURAGE baby Chloe to sit on her own and support her when she tumbled. Haha...sound a little boastful here. What I wanted to emphasize is that do not just blame, but to try out best to encourage their development. I always tell myself, as long as I have tried my best and Baby is still not on track. It doesn't matter, just give her more time and one day she can make it. It's a process!
I always tell myself not to force Baby Chloe to move at the pace that I want, but to let her develop and grow at her own pace while enjoying the process of growth, I hope.
Mentioning about keeping a record of My Darling's growth. Sigh, the amature videographer cum photographer is definitely is not doing a fantastic job. Sigh!!!! Ever since hubby bought his Sony Video cam, I thought I can rely on him to record more of Baby Chloe's growth. Well, he did but he did not capture the "MOMENT". Those videos are a little boring & lengthy, some cannot even see Baby's expression clearly. I still prefer my camera shot and then send for print and album it. I can flip my dear album whenever I want. Call me Old Fashion but I still prefer memorable moment to be captured and kept nicely in an album.
I have to start using my camera again. In fact, I will invest a good lens*** to compensate with my photography skill.
*** Dear Lokong, this month is a special month which you might want to add this *** into your shopping list. LOL!
August 3, 2009
Chloe's Favourite Toy
During the Parent sharing time in Gymboree Class, we were asked what's our Baby's favourite toy. All parents seemes to agree that babies tend to get bored with one thing easily, and they are always attracted to new things. Babies never like their own toys, instead they like to play with adult's glasses, remote control, mobile phone, magazines, books etc.
Baby Chloe are fond of things that we don't allow her to have for instance the remote control. Well, I have no problem letting Baby Chloe play with the control but she has the tendency to put it into her mouth and start bitting it. Gosh!!!! Why do babies like to put everything into their mouth? It is perfectly fine to be curious of new objects but do they really have to bite it to investigate it? They could have just observed with their eyes!!!
Baby Chloe's Favourite Toys are ASTRO REMOTE CONTROL, PAPA GLASSES, PAPA 3L WATER BOTTLES, ALL TYPES OF MAGAZINES, MAMA's HANDBAG etc etc etc..
Baby Chloe are fond of things that we don't allow her to have for instance the remote control. Well, I have no problem letting Baby Chloe play with the control but she has the tendency to put it into her mouth and start bitting it. Gosh!!!! Why do babies like to put everything into their mouth? It is perfectly fine to be curious of new objects but do they really have to bite it to investigate it? They could have just observed with their eyes!!!
Baby Chloe's Favourite Toys are ASTRO REMOTE CONTROL, PAPA GLASSES, PAPA 3L WATER BOTTLES, ALL TYPES OF MAGAZINES, MAMA's HANDBAG etc etc etc..
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