It's just my suspicion but couple of days after my violent puking and diarrhea, Mr Liow had diarrhea too, like 5 times last Fri. He felt nauseous, took a Diamante and charcoal, then rested and got well the next day.
It's exactly a week today. And my mum just smsed me saying she's having diarrhea too since last evening. She's nauseous but hasn't thrown up. Her symptoms resembles Mr Liow's more. I'm afraid it's stomach flu! Pray she'll be fine.
The thing is, when I'm sick, I have Mr Liow. When he's sick, I can care for him. When mum falls sick, she's alone. My dad doesn't like to visit the doctor, not even when he almost fainted from throwing up once when I was young. And if mum needs a doctor for whatever reasons, he doesn't only refuse to accompany her, he'll try self diagnose her symptoms and ask her to medicate with whatever they have in their medicine cabinet. True, not everything needs medication, but dehydration needs treatment. Diarrhea and puking has to be stoped.
This time, dad himself is all weak from flu.
Mum asked me to get dad to bring AN home today right after school.
I'm contemplating not calling him. I'd rather he rest too..Both of them! I hope he doesn't tell mum off should he find out I'm bringing AN home today on my own.
And I pray the Lord will spare my family the agony of going through stomach flu. The kids are still fine but if it really is what I think it is, may the Lord have mercy on them!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Mum is best. Even my dad is better than her.
Had told her countless of times not to leave sweet things unattended but she never bothers to remember.
She came to our place late on Friday night after we have all turned in, if not for AN who woke up craving for milk. Mr Liow was down with diarrhea on Friday and was nauseous as well. He took a Diamanate and went to sleep earlier. I don't know if he told his mum we would appreciate a little help here but apparently, if he did, she could be bothered much. This time, she has a good excuse: they have no helper now so she has to settle the nieces. The nieces, oldest one already 13, is ONLY LEARNING TO WASH DISHES NOW. But of course. Even granny leaves dishes for the helper to wash.... Talk about leading by example.
Back to inviting ant. She left a bottle of cough syrup standing on the table. By the time I saw it, there were already hundreds of ants happily licking off the bottle. Normally, if it was my parents, the bottle wouldn't have traces of the sweet syrup anywhere else other than INSIDE the bottle. Hers, she never bothers to wipe remnants that drip down the tip. She can put the bottle back into the fridge with the bottle feeling sticky. Does anyone need to be taught that sweet things invite ants? I always have to clean up my fridge after her because she has a wierd sense of tidiness: she can live with stains in the fridge and LEAVE stains in the fridge.
I told her about the ants that came for her syrup and she cluelessly asked: "how come your place so much ants?"
Maybe because.... THEY LIKE SWEET THINGS?????
While we were discussing this, I found a spoon coated with sugar in the sink and promptly reminded her not to leave SWEET THINGS LYING ARIUND! is it that hard to wash a spoon coated with sugar right after use instead of leaving it in the sink??? I washed it. All the spoon needed was a quick rub and rinse under running tap coz it wasn't oily. Is it that hard? And she wonders why there are ants in my house now?? All thanks to her coffeestains, dropping sugar, leaving sweet bread uncovered on the table...by the time anyone of us notice anything, the ants are already gathered!
That's about ants.
So, she made porridge for us. A big pot of it. I thought it was too much but she insisted it was just nice. But she added:"It's cod fish. Very expensive, so don't waste." My appetite is as big as my stomach can take. Mr Liow had diarrhea the day before and couldn't eat much. I told her these and she went ahead to make so much, after telling me: "I'm meeting my friends for lunch."
Porridge for 2 adults and a preschooler but portioned for 5 adults. She thinks it is just nice....? She tells me not to let the food go to waste. What did she mean? That I should finish the whole pot because she couldn't be wrong in her estimation? I understand it's not easy cooking for 2 adults but one doesn't need to cook for 5 to feed 2. Or maybe she can eat at home so that food won't go to waste like she would hated it to, no?
And while she cooked, she emphasized: "too bad I don't stay near or else I'll come help you. I'm waiting for a call. I wonder what time they are meeting me for lunch."
She's already here in our house but was waiting to go out. Would she come to help us even if she stayed near us??? She would rather go out than help us even when she's here!! Hypocrite or what??
I don't need her help. Much less these "see-what-a-good-mum-I-am" hallucinating words she's saying to make me believe she is.
She used to stay at Tampines and Mr Liow had to fetch her here every weekend. She wouldn't come unless there was a chauffeur. What more now with no chauffeur? She would come to help us??? Wow! She would! How nice of her!
Every weekends, we try to include her in our lunch, bring her out and we made it a point subconsciously, to dine with her on Sundays. Even if I meet the girls, we would rush back for her.
But we are only her backup plans. She would only join us if her friends doesn't have time for her. This is only one classic example I had shown earlier. She would rather go out than help us out at home but had porridge afterall because somehow she didn't hear from her friend, and left after her friend got hold of her.
How about last weekend when the kids were sick but she also went ahead with a coffee appointment instead of helping like she said she would if she stayed near us? She DIDN'T, even when she was staying WITH us!
No, we don't need her help. And we don't need her to think so highly of herself either. This is no desert. There's no mirage. No excuse for hallucinations, is there?
I hope I offer real help and not just passing comments in future when I grow old.
Mum is best! My own.
She came to our place late on Friday night after we have all turned in, if not for AN who woke up craving for milk. Mr Liow was down with diarrhea on Friday and was nauseous as well. He took a Diamanate and went to sleep earlier. I don't know if he told his mum we would appreciate a little help here but apparently, if he did, she could be bothered much. This time, she has a good excuse: they have no helper now so she has to settle the nieces. The nieces, oldest one already 13, is ONLY LEARNING TO WASH DISHES NOW. But of course. Even granny leaves dishes for the helper to wash.... Talk about leading by example.
Back to inviting ant. She left a bottle of cough syrup standing on the table. By the time I saw it, there were already hundreds of ants happily licking off the bottle. Normally, if it was my parents, the bottle wouldn't have traces of the sweet syrup anywhere else other than INSIDE the bottle. Hers, she never bothers to wipe remnants that drip down the tip. She can put the bottle back into the fridge with the bottle feeling sticky. Does anyone need to be taught that sweet things invite ants? I always have to clean up my fridge after her because she has a wierd sense of tidiness: she can live with stains in the fridge and LEAVE stains in the fridge.
I told her about the ants that came for her syrup and she cluelessly asked: "how come your place so much ants?"
Maybe because.... THEY LIKE SWEET THINGS?????
While we were discussing this, I found a spoon coated with sugar in the sink and promptly reminded her not to leave SWEET THINGS LYING ARIUND! is it that hard to wash a spoon coated with sugar right after use instead of leaving it in the sink??? I washed it. All the spoon needed was a quick rub and rinse under running tap coz it wasn't oily. Is it that hard? And she wonders why there are ants in my house now?? All thanks to her coffeestains, dropping sugar, leaving sweet bread uncovered on the table...by the time anyone of us notice anything, the ants are already gathered!
That's about ants.
So, she made porridge for us. A big pot of it. I thought it was too much but she insisted it was just nice. But she added:"It's cod fish. Very expensive, so don't waste." My appetite is as big as my stomach can take. Mr Liow had diarrhea the day before and couldn't eat much. I told her these and she went ahead to make so much, after telling me: "I'm meeting my friends for lunch."
Porridge for 2 adults and a preschooler but portioned for 5 adults. She thinks it is just nice....? She tells me not to let the food go to waste. What did she mean? That I should finish the whole pot because she couldn't be wrong in her estimation? I understand it's not easy cooking for 2 adults but one doesn't need to cook for 5 to feed 2. Or maybe she can eat at home so that food won't go to waste like she would hated it to, no?
And while she cooked, she emphasized: "too bad I don't stay near or else I'll come help you. I'm waiting for a call. I wonder what time they are meeting me for lunch."
She's already here in our house but was waiting to go out. Would she come to help us even if she stayed near us??? She would rather go out than help us even when she's here!! Hypocrite or what??
I don't need her help. Much less these "see-what-a-good-mum-I-am" hallucinating words she's saying to make me believe she is.
She used to stay at Tampines and Mr Liow had to fetch her here every weekend. She wouldn't come unless there was a chauffeur. What more now with no chauffeur? She would come to help us??? Wow! She would! How nice of her!
Every weekends, we try to include her in our lunch, bring her out and we made it a point subconsciously, to dine with her on Sundays. Even if I meet the girls, we would rush back for her.
But we are only her backup plans. She would only join us if her friends doesn't have time for her. This is only one classic example I had shown earlier. She would rather go out than help us out at home but had porridge afterall because somehow she didn't hear from her friend, and left after her friend got hold of her.
How about last weekend when the kids were sick but she also went ahead with a coffee appointment instead of helping like she said she would if she stayed near us? She DIDN'T, even when she was staying WITH us!
No, we don't need her help. And we don't need her to think so highly of herself either. This is no desert. There's no mirage. No excuse for hallucinations, is there?
I hope I offer real help and not just passing comments in future when I grow old.
Mum is best! My own.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Stomach Flu?
For the N-th time in my life, I was hit with something that made me throw up violently. And I had watery stools so many times that my stools transparent, like pee.
Saw a doctor, got a jab which was supposed to stop the vomitting but it made me so drowsy I was nauseous because of the giddiness.
Mr Liow took me home after we saw the doctor and thank God my brother was home. He helped bring the kids back to us from my parents' place. It was chaos the whole evening and night because ER kept crying for me. My parents were frustrated from all the crying, mum rocking him while dad packed dinner for Mr Liow and they couldnt communicate well with ER's endless bawling.
Back home, Mr Liow had to tend to both kids. AN was so sweet....she didn't once come into the room because Mr Liow told her I needed to rest. While I was busy throwing up earlier, she was by my side, patting me on my back and assuring me that I'll be fine. My sweet baby...
I was a little better at some point and asked Mr Liow to bring ER in to nurse. That quietened him a little. I heard AN asking Mr Liow why she wasn't allowed to see mummy and ER was allowed to stay in the room with me.
At night, Mr Liow said she cried herself to sleep because she wanted me. She didn't kick up any fuss at all, just sobbed till she knocked out. She just wasn't used to not having me by her side at bedtime.
ER was worse. He didn't stop crying at all! The moment I stopped nursing him and Mr Liow took him out, he started bawling, and bawling. While AN sobbed herself to dreamland, Mr Liow was in the study reading to ER. The little one wasn't in the mood for stories, obviously, but Mr Liow persisted. Surprisingly, after a long while, the stories knocked him out. I guess partly coz the little one was tired after all the crying too.
I was dehydrated. The whole time inside the room, I felt thirsty but I wasn't supposed to drink because every bit of water would make me throw up. That was what I learnt from the doctor in Tucson but this doctor I saw said I could drink. Apparently, drinking water did make me throw something up. When I didn't drink, all that came out was foam. Disgusting right? My multitasking hubby, besides attending to the kids, were busy helping me throw bags of puke away.
And he made me drinks to keep me hydrated, as much as possible. I had a bottle of cold honey water, and a bottle of cold plain water by the side of my bed.
ER started crying for me again at about 2am (according to Mr Liow..I lost track of time) and I was feeling less giddy then, so I asked Mr Liow to bring him to me. My limbs were weak and I couldnt stand firm...
He nursed hungrily and didn't let go at all. When he finally did, he tossed around a little...and HE THREW UP A LOT OF MILK! I was so worried it was stomach flu I had and the worst that can happen was, me passing it to any of the kids! He threw up again at about 6am. But both of those times he threw up, he didn't appear uncomfortable. He regurgitated and slept on, seemingly unaware that something wasn't right.
Thank God he didn't throw up anymore after that, but he hardly had any appetite.
The next day, Mr Liow took a day leave to help me with ER while AN remained at my parents place after school. I took a pill for anti nausea and anti dizziness in the morning and that tiny little pill made me sleepy the whole day. "Diamente" is a familiar name.. I had that when we were on the flight to Tucson and every time we had to travel by plane during our 2 years in USA. AN got knocked out as a result of nursing while I was under the effect of Diamente. This drug is safe though. It was prescribed by Dr Henry then.
The whole day, ER and I were sleepy. We even had a 4 hour nap, uninterrupted!
During his waking hours, ER was super clingy. He would smile very very widely at me and every time someone attempted to carry him, or so much as just tried to, he would start screaming. The moment he was returned to me, he started tapping me excitedly and smiling loudly. So dear right? Mr Liow said he must have been traumatized on Wed night and each time on Thursday whenever he saw me, he would get excitedly. Like how u wanted to see someone so badly that when u finally meet, you just don't wish to leave,
I didn't suppose ER remembered Wed's events. But he was nonetheless super adorable. Hehe.
Even AN was more cooperative than usual on Thursday when we went to fetch her from my parents' place.
I'm really thankful for my parents and brother for helping out each time this happened. The first tine this happened, AN was only 11 months old. My parents came over to help immediately. Second time it happened, I was in my first trimester with ER. And now this again. I hate this feeling... :(
Of course, Mr Liow took up ny duties once home. He had to bear with the crying ER, AN's demands (but she had been very sweet this tine, trying hard not to insist on things Mr Liow couldn't do with or for her), taking care of me, and packing up mess after both kids knocked out.
I hope this doesn't happen again...:( and the doctor has no explanation to what that was...hmm...
P.s. I lost 2kg worth of water and my pee was almost orange in colourful. Weight is now 42.4kg, lowest ever in my life. Good way to get back in shape huh?? Hehe.
Saw a doctor, got a jab which was supposed to stop the vomitting but it made me so drowsy I was nauseous because of the giddiness.
Mr Liow took me home after we saw the doctor and thank God my brother was home. He helped bring the kids back to us from my parents' place. It was chaos the whole evening and night because ER kept crying for me. My parents were frustrated from all the crying, mum rocking him while dad packed dinner for Mr Liow and they couldnt communicate well with ER's endless bawling.
Back home, Mr Liow had to tend to both kids. AN was so sweet....she didn't once come into the room because Mr Liow told her I needed to rest. While I was busy throwing up earlier, she was by my side, patting me on my back and assuring me that I'll be fine. My sweet baby...
I was a little better at some point and asked Mr Liow to bring ER in to nurse. That quietened him a little. I heard AN asking Mr Liow why she wasn't allowed to see mummy and ER was allowed to stay in the room with me.
At night, Mr Liow said she cried herself to sleep because she wanted me. She didn't kick up any fuss at all, just sobbed till she knocked out. She just wasn't used to not having me by her side at bedtime.
ER was worse. He didn't stop crying at all! The moment I stopped nursing him and Mr Liow took him out, he started bawling, and bawling. While AN sobbed herself to dreamland, Mr Liow was in the study reading to ER. The little one wasn't in the mood for stories, obviously, but Mr Liow persisted. Surprisingly, after a long while, the stories knocked him out. I guess partly coz the little one was tired after all the crying too.
I was dehydrated. The whole time inside the room, I felt thirsty but I wasn't supposed to drink because every bit of water would make me throw up. That was what I learnt from the doctor in Tucson but this doctor I saw said I could drink. Apparently, drinking water did make me throw something up. When I didn't drink, all that came out was foam. Disgusting right? My multitasking hubby, besides attending to the kids, were busy helping me throw bags of puke away.
And he made me drinks to keep me hydrated, as much as possible. I had a bottle of cold honey water, and a bottle of cold plain water by the side of my bed.
ER started crying for me again at about 2am (according to Mr Liow..I lost track of time) and I was feeling less giddy then, so I asked Mr Liow to bring him to me. My limbs were weak and I couldnt stand firm...
He nursed hungrily and didn't let go at all. When he finally did, he tossed around a little...and HE THREW UP A LOT OF MILK! I was so worried it was stomach flu I had and the worst that can happen was, me passing it to any of the kids! He threw up again at about 6am. But both of those times he threw up, he didn't appear uncomfortable. He regurgitated and slept on, seemingly unaware that something wasn't right.
Thank God he didn't throw up anymore after that, but he hardly had any appetite.
The next day, Mr Liow took a day leave to help me with ER while AN remained at my parents place after school. I took a pill for anti nausea and anti dizziness in the morning and that tiny little pill made me sleepy the whole day. "Diamente" is a familiar name.. I had that when we were on the flight to Tucson and every time we had to travel by plane during our 2 years in USA. AN got knocked out as a result of nursing while I was under the effect of Diamente. This drug is safe though. It was prescribed by Dr Henry then.
The whole day, ER and I were sleepy. We even had a 4 hour nap, uninterrupted!
During his waking hours, ER was super clingy. He would smile very very widely at me and every time someone attempted to carry him, or so much as just tried to, he would start screaming. The moment he was returned to me, he started tapping me excitedly and smiling loudly. So dear right? Mr Liow said he must have been traumatized on Wed night and each time on Thursday whenever he saw me, he would get excitedly. Like how u wanted to see someone so badly that when u finally meet, you just don't wish to leave,
I didn't suppose ER remembered Wed's events. But he was nonetheless super adorable. Hehe.
Even AN was more cooperative than usual on Thursday when we went to fetch her from my parents' place.
I'm really thankful for my parents and brother for helping out each time this happened. The first tine this happened, AN was only 11 months old. My parents came over to help immediately. Second time it happened, I was in my first trimester with ER. And now this again. I hate this feeling... :(
Of course, Mr Liow took up ny duties once home. He had to bear with the crying ER, AN's demands (but she had been very sweet this tine, trying hard not to insist on things Mr Liow couldn't do with or for her), taking care of me, and packing up mess after both kids knocked out.
I hope this doesn't happen again...:( and the doctor has no explanation to what that was...hmm...
P.s. I lost 2kg worth of water and my pee was almost orange in colourful. Weight is now 42.4kg, lowest ever in my life. Good way to get back in shape huh?? Hehe.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
New Phone. Soon.
My Samsung Beam was starting to act up again. The projector randomly decides to only show us the Samsung logo instead of what we want to see, hangs a lot, and finally force-closes. I couldn't even use the phone function in the end.
Warranty expires September, and this is the 3rd time I have problems with this model. Not to forget, this is a new phone they replaced my old one with, because they did not have parts (or they probably lied about it, because they first told me my phone was ready for collection when I called in).
At the service center today, Mr Liow was about to request for a new replacement because this phone acts up every 3 months or so. I'll be 'phoneless' if it dies after my warranty expires. I didn't think they would agree to that sort of request.
BUT
We didn't even need to ask. The supervisor came out to explain to us that Samsung is no longer producing parts for Beam (and even production of the set itself had already ceased) and tried to talk us into accepting the latest Galaxy SII as a replacement.
Mr Liow and I looked at each other and almost burst out laughing. I could almost hear him sneering at me through his cheeky grin: "I thought you said this is an impossible and unreasonable request?"
The supervisor went on to explain that the SII comes with the latest android version 3.3, fastest phone with dual core processor, bigger and better screen etc.
We already know. Mr Liow suggested this morning before we came to Samsung, that we trade in this Beam after repairing it for the last time for an SII, or Iphone 5 (MIL was told by M1 staff that it's launching this Oct).
For the time being, they will reset my phone and I'll wait for 2-3 weeks for SII to be available.
I'm going to miss this phone. I really like the projector. AN too. We had been watching shows on the ceiling and once in a while, AN wakes up asking for some light and I'll project my minnie mouse wallpaper on the ceiling to cheer her up.
But the projector is the main problem of this phone. We were told many owners complain of grainy protected images. I've yet to encounter that.
It's a pity. I sure hope there will be another phone with a projector in future. But by then, AN will be older and probably doesn't want to snuggle up with me for shows anymore...
For now, I'm looking forward to receiving my new phone which seems to be very responsive when I explored the demo set. AN will get a projector phone in future and I will snuggle up with her whether she likes it or not. Hehe.
I like Android lah. It's more exciting than the Iphone, but seemingly less stable. I hope this latest version doesn't disappoint.
Warranty expires September, and this is the 3rd time I have problems with this model. Not to forget, this is a new phone they replaced my old one with, because they did not have parts (or they probably lied about it, because they first told me my phone was ready for collection when I called in).
At the service center today, Mr Liow was about to request for a new replacement because this phone acts up every 3 months or so. I'll be 'phoneless' if it dies after my warranty expires. I didn't think they would agree to that sort of request.
BUT
We didn't even need to ask. The supervisor came out to explain to us that Samsung is no longer producing parts for Beam (and even production of the set itself had already ceased) and tried to talk us into accepting the latest Galaxy SII as a replacement.
Mr Liow and I looked at each other and almost burst out laughing. I could almost hear him sneering at me through his cheeky grin: "I thought you said this is an impossible and unreasonable request?"
The supervisor went on to explain that the SII comes with the latest android version 3.3, fastest phone with dual core processor, bigger and better screen etc.
We already know. Mr Liow suggested this morning before we came to Samsung, that we trade in this Beam after repairing it for the last time for an SII, or Iphone 5 (MIL was told by M1 staff that it's launching this Oct).
For the time being, they will reset my phone and I'll wait for 2-3 weeks for SII to be available.
I'm going to miss this phone. I really like the projector. AN too. We had been watching shows on the ceiling and once in a while, AN wakes up asking for some light and I'll project my minnie mouse wallpaper on the ceiling to cheer her up.
But the projector is the main problem of this phone. We were told many owners complain of grainy protected images. I've yet to encounter that.
It's a pity. I sure hope there will be another phone with a projector in future. But by then, AN will be older and probably doesn't want to snuggle up with me for shows anymore...
For now, I'm looking forward to receiving my new phone which seems to be very responsive when I explored the demo set. AN will get a projector phone in future and I will snuggle up with her whether she likes it or not. Hehe.
I like Android lah. It's more exciting than the Iphone, but seemingly less stable. I hope this latest version doesn't disappoint.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
It can only get better
Last night was bad. AN threw up on her bed once, and a second time after I changed her clothes, bedsheet and blanket. ER didn't really sleep too. He kept flipping around, getting up and crying but all while his eyes were shut. Right when AN woke up telling me she threw up, ER was still moving around sleeping. I had to wake Mr Liow to help me watch over the little one while I attended to the older one.
Soon after I washed her up and she had gone back to bed, she threw up again. I was frustrated because the previous batch of super stinky laundry was still waiting for me, now more. AN felt bad and kept apologizing for throwing up.
She was nauseous for a 3rd time and thank God we got to the toilet in time. By the time we were done, it was almost 6am. We decided to allow her to rest at home but Mr Liow had to go to work. Poor thing.
She threw up 2 more times this morning and was nauseous but seemed to have recovered after her nap.
ER is in a worse condition. He's coughing, and nose is runny. He's got plenty of phlegm and threw up during his nap. More washing to do....
With all these phlegm and mucous, he couldn't really sleep. I could feel a headache approaching as the little boy remained active and not ready for his nap this afternoon. AN was so sweet... She came to hug me when I laid my head down in frustration. She then suggested: "Mummy I'm not sleepy. I take care of Ethan. You sleep ok?"
I can't ask for a more sensible 4 year old, can I?
She made another suggestion, that I ask Mr Liow to stay home to help me so that I can rest. Told her I can still hold on and Mr Liow had important stuff happening at work. And having her around to help me was good enough. The only complain I have about her today is that she didn't eat, at all. No appetite I guess, but as I'm writing this now, she's finally feeling hungry after eating half a slice of bread for today. She asked for milk, and bread. Told her it's safer to have just bread and if she doesn't throw up tonight, she can have more food tomorrow.
My sweet girl really made it easier for me. I was cranky and little things she did got on my nerves, but she never once took it against me and ever so sweetly continued to offer help, and hugs when she can't be of help.
I loved how she patted me empathically this afternoon while I stared helplessly at ER who simply refused to lie down. She even assured me things will be ok and asked me to sleep.
When finally ER was ready to sleep, both AN and I knocked out soon after.
I love my Adrielle. And she loves me more than I deserve.
By the way, ER is feverish at 37.8°c now. I really pray he'll not be in discomfort beyond what he can bear, and that AN will sleep well tonight!
Soon after I washed her up and she had gone back to bed, she threw up again. I was frustrated because the previous batch of super stinky laundry was still waiting for me, now more. AN felt bad and kept apologizing for throwing up.
She was nauseous for a 3rd time and thank God we got to the toilet in time. By the time we were done, it was almost 6am. We decided to allow her to rest at home but Mr Liow had to go to work. Poor thing.
She threw up 2 more times this morning and was nauseous but seemed to have recovered after her nap.
ER is in a worse condition. He's coughing, and nose is runny. He's got plenty of phlegm and threw up during his nap. More washing to do....
With all these phlegm and mucous, he couldn't really sleep. I could feel a headache approaching as the little boy remained active and not ready for his nap this afternoon. AN was so sweet... She came to hug me when I laid my head down in frustration. She then suggested: "Mummy I'm not sleepy. I take care of Ethan. You sleep ok?"
I can't ask for a more sensible 4 year old, can I?
She made another suggestion, that I ask Mr Liow to stay home to help me so that I can rest. Told her I can still hold on and Mr Liow had important stuff happening at work. And having her around to help me was good enough. The only complain I have about her today is that she didn't eat, at all. No appetite I guess, but as I'm writing this now, she's finally feeling hungry after eating half a slice of bread for today. She asked for milk, and bread. Told her it's safer to have just bread and if she doesn't throw up tonight, she can have more food tomorrow.
My sweet girl really made it easier for me. I was cranky and little things she did got on my nerves, but she never once took it against me and ever so sweetly continued to offer help, and hugs when she can't be of help.
I loved how she patted me empathically this afternoon while I stared helplessly at ER who simply refused to lie down. She even assured me things will be ok and asked me to sleep.
When finally ER was ready to sleep, both AN and I knocked out soon after.
I love my Adrielle. And she loves me more than I deserve.
By the way, ER is feverish at 37.8°c now. I really pray he'll not be in discomfort beyond what he can bear, and that AN will sleep well tonight!
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Soon-To-Be Independant
I'm staying home with ER today to clear up some duties at home and also, probably keep the 2 of them apart for a day so they do not infect each other (one with runny nose, one with cough). They can't be apart for long enough. Just this morning when the little boy woke up, first thing he did was crawl enthusiastically towards his sister's empty bed. He looked lost when he noticed she wasn't sleeping on her bed. It was easy to pry him away from that area when she's not around. When she is, he's stuck. It's becoming a challenge to get him to sleep at nights now because he just can NOT stop struggling towards AN's bed to PLAY WITH JIE JIE!
As I was saying, I was outside making lunch for the little boy a while ago after he fell asleep again. Took a while to chop and prepare so after the food was set on the stove to cook, I came back in to peep on him....and found him MISSING! He wasn't on the mattress!
I looked around the dark room and noticed a pair of eyes staring at me. He smiled at me while standing against the toy organizer, happily pulling out toys and playing with them!
As I'm noting this down now, he's busy waking himself around the toys area holding onto the sides.
He's quite a hazard now! He's helping himself to AN's books! I can imagine torn pages once he masters pulling them out from the holder...and he's going to get into trouble when he tries walking with the help of anything that stands but without the ability to hold him. He just fell when he held onto the carton holding extra foam mats. He had wanted to get to the other side. -__________-"
This is quite an eye opener and is the first time I find him away from his sleeping place. Reminds me of AN who crawled out of her room to look for me when she was about this age.
Another noteworthy event. It appears the next time I post, I'll be posting about things falling onto him.
Need to reorganize the room soon!
As I was saying, I was outside making lunch for the little boy a while ago after he fell asleep again. Took a while to chop and prepare so after the food was set on the stove to cook, I came back in to peep on him....and found him MISSING! He wasn't on the mattress!
I looked around the dark room and noticed a pair of eyes staring at me. He smiled at me while standing against the toy organizer, happily pulling out toys and playing with them!
As I'm noting this down now, he's busy waking himself around the toys area holding onto the sides.
He's quite a hazard now! He's helping himself to AN's books! I can imagine torn pages once he masters pulling them out from the holder...and he's going to get into trouble when he tries walking with the help of anything that stands but without the ability to hold him. He just fell when he held onto the carton holding extra foam mats. He had wanted to get to the other side. -__________-"
This is quite an eye opener and is the first time I find him away from his sleeping place. Reminds me of AN who crawled out of her room to look for me when she was about this age.
Another noteworthy event. It appears the next time I post, I'll be posting about things falling onto him.
Need to reorganize the room soon!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Sick AGAIN
The kids are confirmed sick, again.
AN had been coughing away 80% of the night for the past 2 nights and is now having blocked nose. She coughs badly during the day too.
ER too, is having blocked nose and is unable to suckle the whole of last night....
Here we go again.........I wonder how bad it's going to be this time.......
AN had been coughing away 80% of the night for the past 2 nights and is now having blocked nose. She coughs badly during the day too.
ER too, is having blocked nose and is unable to suckle the whole of last night....
Here we go again.........I wonder how bad it's going to be this time.......
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