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Everybody I know seems to be falling sick for the last couple of weeks. The number of times my family and I had visited the clinic in just one week alone is probably more than the number of times I get to see my parents this whole month! (Okay, slightly exaggerating here.)
Last Thursday (22.04.2010) I left work early because P had called me up in the evening to let me know Misha and Mika were having a (high) temperature. The night before they both, along with Anaqi, have been coughing very badly and their noses were runny. So, we brought them to their pediatrician @ Tampines1 that night. It’s the only Children Clinic nearby that opens after 6.30pm and accepts my company medical card.
Just as we step through the door we saw a familiar face. Liza was there too! And no, she wasn’t there for a check-up by the PD (she was at the RM section waiting for her queue number to be called).
After waiting for a fair bit at the waiting area, Anaqi’s name was called for diagnosis. He alone was prescribed with Salbutamol (wheeze), Zyrtec (runny nose), Prospan (cough) and Paracetamol (fever). Mika was called next and was prescribed the same medication as Anaqi, with Dexchlorpheniramine replacing Zyrtec, and an additional antibiotic for his yellowish mucus. Finally, it was Misha’s turn and she was prescribed the same medication as Mika, plus Vitamin supplements, Kids’ Wash/Cleanser and Moisturizer for her dry skin.
In the end, it looked as though we’d gone on a medicine-shopping frenzy!
Kids’ medicine to bring home.
The next day (23.04.2010) an hour after we had sent Mika to his childcare center in the morning, his teacher called me up to inform that his temperature shot up to 38.5°, and I was asked to fetch him home immediately. P volunteered to fetch him after I conveyed the message over the phone.
That night, all three had their temperature yo-yo-ing throughout. I had to stay awake to sponge and monitor them.
On Saturday, their temperature subsided and there were no fever. I figured I could then bring them out in the evening, either to Parkway or Vivo City or Marina. That I did. We went to catch the fireworks display at the The Helix bridge opening in Marina.
Pretty fireworks on display
Fast forward to Monday night (26.04.2010) all those bad germs must have gotten onto me. I was feeling feverish. It didn’t help that my packed dinner (or supper rather) almost turned bad. The morning after, I felt phlegm accumulating in my throat and made me wheeze pretty bad. On the way to work in my car, I was wheezing so bad that I demanded P to drop me off at RMG clinic at Ogilvy Centre.
There, I had an asthma attack. The moment I stepped in to doctor’s room, before I get a chance to be seated, the doctor knew I was having trouble breathing! Then, I was instructed to go on a nebulizer treatment.
That’s me inhaling Salbutamol gas.
This must have been my Karma for arguing with Mom on Chocolates = Cough equation earlier that morning. Padan muka aku!
After the treatment, I felt lightheaded and was quivering despite being relieved that I was wheezing no more (at least for that morning). I was given a two-day medical leave.
That same night, as if things could not have gotten any worse, Anaqi was seen to have spots all over his body – more prominently around his mouth. Initially we suspected it could be due to medicine allergy so I proposed to bring him to see the PD again that night. To my surprise, the doctor confirmed it was a case of HFMD plus viral rash!
Spots on his foot.
Spots on his mouth.
“This normally takes about 7 to 10 days to fully recover. Please make sure his kakak and abang (brother and sister) don’t get near him”, the PD advised.
So there we go – today, on my second day of sick leave – I’ve to attend to a cranky Anaqi, get grocery to cook for us, cook, attend to Anaqi, send Misha to school, fetch Misha from school, attend to Anaqi, fetch Mika from school, finally eat, and then attend to Anaqi again. Faint, can?
I hope everyone gets better soon, otherwise plans set for this weekend (a BBQ & Baby J’s birthday party) have to be given a miss.
Go ahead and ask me a question. Any questions. 
Our company organized a divisional get-together cum function dinner held at One°15 Marina Club at Sentosa last Monday since our global COO and CIO were in town. We took a chartered bus from Shenton Way all the way into Sentosa Cove. The moment the bus crosses over the gateway bridge next to Vivo City, I was amazed at how the place has tremendously changed from the last time I stepped foot there (I think it was probably 4 years ago when Misha was still less than a year old). Yes, it has been THAT long!
I was even more astounded when we reached the place. It was VERY exclusive! I doubt I’ll get a second chance of going there on my own with my own (lack of) money, haha!
I knew I should have brought along my bulky Canon to work that day but I didn’t 
. So, I ended up snapping away pictures on my crappy blackberry 2MP-camera. I wanted to take pictures without looking like a ‘jakun’ freak. Must maintain, you know… :p
I only came to realize much later that the place was in fact pretty close to where the murder incident (of a PRC lady) at Sentosa Cove condo took place some time last month. Scary-mary that!
There you go. For members only.
Kalaulah terjadinya, impian menjadi taukay balak atau pengarah syarikat tercapai suatu hari nanti, termampu jugak nak join membership. Buat sekarang, berangan ajelah aku ni…
My family had been wanting to have a belated celebratory birthday dinner for my siblings (Dhiah, Ana and Musli). I suggested Badoque Cafe to them just because (1) I’ve never been there since they first launched, and (2) people were raving about their food on twitter so I figured I just HAVE to try.
I made reservations for Friday (2nd April) which happens to be a public holiday (Good Friday). We were supposed to meet at 8.30pm but some came late (what’s new, haha…). Despite us leaving the house early, we ended up reaching there on the dot, just because finding a parking space was a challenge (it always has been, in that area) especially on a public holiday AND a weekend.
Badoque: The Recession Menu
So we ordered our food first while waiting for the rest to arrive. Mom and Dad wanted us to order steak for them since it’s one of the longer ones to prepare. Their service is good in general, and their waiters and waitresses were friendly and catered very well to our needs.
The only downside, I feel, is that the food took too long to be served, and their well-done steak wasn’t really that well-done (cos my dad’s steak still has traces of red meat in it). Their lamb and spaghetti were just okay, not quite price-justified. But I have to say their chicken and orange salad was indeed awesome. It came in a big serving for just $5 worth. My bro ordered Mermaid’s Tears for dessert, and that was nice too.
Me, with the birthday peeps.
Happy kids in the house!
In all, I think everyone enjoyed each other’s company. We should do more of this kind of family gatherings in future. Maybe, Sedap Corner next?
More photos on my Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aprima/sets/72157623831994048/
It has been a month since Misha transferred to her new kindergarten. She’s no longer in full daycare at LV @ Pasir Ris. Her last day there was on Friday, 26th Feb 2010. She’s now at Muhammadiyah Kindergarten (MK) @ Kembangan with effect from 1st March.
I took a week off from work just to observe how she fared during the first week. Verdict: Not quite as smooth-sailing as what I’d expected. But I’m certain in due time, she’ll blend in just fine.
She’s used to having to wake up early in the morning (as early as 7am) and as part of her childcare routine, nap time has always been between 1pm to 3pm. She’s accustomed to this, hence when she started her new school in the afternoon shift, she became very sleepy when lessons were conducted. That led her to being cranky and cried herself to sleep. Yes, during lessons. :-\
Nowadays, according to my helper who sends and fetches Misha to/from school, she doesn’t show any resistance at all. The moment she steps into her school compound, she socializes with her new friends almost immediately, just before assembly starts.
Misha during assembly on her first day…
I’m amazed at how these young children can even memorize their Surah very well at their age. One boy, I think from Nursery class, can even recite Surah Al-Iqra without any assistance. Misha, of course, has lots to catch up on. When she just started, the only verse that she can recite well was her Basmallah.
Recently, she showed that she can memorize the first three lines of Surah Al-fateha *beams*. (Don’t worry dear, practice makes perfect! And you’ll ace it in no time, insyallah. )
Misha queuing up for her P.E. lessons
Doing warm-ups with her classmates
More photos on my Flickr here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aprima/sets/72157623628238797/
