As I feared, Joash's health had taken a toll since going to the playgroup full-time. Despite having faithfully given him this super expensive enzyme drink daily to boost his immune system (which thankfully helped him to stay healthy for 4 months while he used to fall sick every 2 months), his body can't fight the germs that has been spreading like wild fire among his age group.
At first, it was simply some running nose for about 3 weeks. It was not very serious and we gave him the usual meds that worked in the past. His appetite and his behavior weren't affected by it. It was just tiring for us adults to keep wiping his nose whenever we see the clear mucus. However, 3 days ago on Thurs, I was surprised to receive a call from the centre that Joash was running a fever! By the time he saw the doc, his temperature had risen to 39 degrees! The infection had gotten to his chest level and we can hear the phlegm when he coughs. Out of concern for my health esp with the baby inside me, Joshua took care of Joash by himself on Thurs evening and the whole of Friday while I hide in my room. But when Joash's fever went up again for the third time yesterday, I couldn't take it anymore...
I want to shower Joash with TLC myself!!! I hate it that I'm only at 20 percent of my normal capacity. I wish I can give Joash the care and attention that I could give when I wasn't pregnant. But there's still 6 more weeks before Jayna is due... *sob* My heart breaks listening to Joash's labored breathing and whining in pain whenever he coughs.
It was also a pity that while Joshua was caring for Joash, he didn't have the experience and the knowledge I possess to give Joash the nose drop even in the day (up to 3 times) which can help him nap better and keep him hydrated by giving him the diluted form of the enzyme drink since he still refuses to take plain water despite his illness. Poor Joshua already had his mind full with keeping track of the 6 different types of meds to give to Joash!
Pls pray for his speedy and complete recovery too if you are reading this, ok?
At first, it was simply some running nose for about 3 weeks. It was not very serious and we gave him the usual meds that worked in the past. His appetite and his behavior weren't affected by it. It was just tiring for us adults to keep wiping his nose whenever we see the clear mucus. However, 3 days ago on Thurs, I was surprised to receive a call from the centre that Joash was running a fever! By the time he saw the doc, his temperature had risen to 39 degrees! The infection had gotten to his chest level and we can hear the phlegm when he coughs. Out of concern for my health esp with the baby inside me, Joshua took care of Joash by himself on Thurs evening and the whole of Friday while I hide in my room. But when Joash's fever went up again for the third time yesterday, I couldn't take it anymore...
I want to shower Joash with TLC myself!!! I hate it that I'm only at 20 percent of my normal capacity. I wish I can give Joash the care and attention that I could give when I wasn't pregnant. But there's still 6 more weeks before Jayna is due... *sob* My heart breaks listening to Joash's labored breathing and whining in pain whenever he coughs.
It was also a pity that while Joshua was caring for Joash, he didn't have the experience and the knowledge I possess to give Joash the nose drop even in the day (up to 3 times) which can help him nap better and keep him hydrated by giving him the diluted form of the enzyme drink since he still refuses to take plain water despite his illness. Poor Joshua already had his mind full with keeping track of the 6 different types of meds to give to Joash!
Pls pray for his speedy and complete recovery too if you are reading this, ok?
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