Friday, February 23, 2007
My Poor Baby!!!
In my previous post, I mentioned that Hilman has been extra cranky. Lately he has been demanding more attention from me. Well, we finally found out why. My poor baby has been unwell. Hasnt been able to breathe properly especially in the night or when he is lying down.
He has been having flu & running nose for the past 2 wks. But I had no idea he was feeling so ill. Not till the night after the CNY holidays. His fever started to come back first. As I was sponging him throughout the night, I realised he had difficulty sleeping. Kept changing his sleeping positions. And kept crying.
Brought him to the A&E at KKH at 6am and the doctor ran thru a series of tests. Found that Hilman's breathing rate was very fast. My poor baby was then given the immobiliser for 3 rounds i think.
Felt like slapping 1 particular nurse whom I felt was so rough towards him. Couldnt she be more emphatatic??! It is afterall his 1st time being given the immobiliser. And that could be a traumatising episode for him. Not to mention for us as well. And her being so rough didnt help out at all. URGH!!! Well, nevermind her. Anyway, he was discharged after being diagnosed with Bronchitis hours later.
Despite us monitoring his condition the whole day, the next night, his condition worsened. And again we brought him to KKH. Again he was given the immobiliser (this time a stronger one). The first time the doctor counted his heartbeat, it was 60/min. Which was much faster than the 1st time we brought him in. And she wanted him to be admitted rightaway.
Hubby didnt like the idea at all. And requested Hilman to be examined again after another half hr. Alhamdulillah, his heartbeat has slowed down this time. And he was discharged again.
It happens to be my off day today. So i got to monitor my baby myself. Hilman's condition seems to have improved a bit. Though his cough and running nose are still there. Praying the phlegm will clear up with the medication given.
I wish I can do more for him. At barely 2, he is only learning to speak. Hence we dont know how he feels. Sigh.. If i can just be sick for him, I would.
Thanks to those who have sent us SMSes praying for his speedy recovery. Really appreciate it :)
