As busy as a BEE!

HFM! This time it was for real. 2 spots on the chest. 1 biggy on the right thigh. That was it. Fever was at 39.2 on Friday morning, 30th Nov 2007. Threw up after paracetemol was given. We panicked big time. Papa took leave. Sent her to Dr. Was told that she has bad ulcers in her throat. Came home, fever went up to 40.3. Papa left for function. Mum alone. Mum's family came and sent her to KKH. Confirmed HFM with the ulcers and spots. Sponged her cos Dr took her temp and it was 40.7. Too high. Adminstered Paracetemol again and after 1 hr of sponging. Fever dropped to 38.7. Went home. Fever went up and down.

Mum collected suppository from Pd cos fever was too high. Didn't adminster it in the end cos fever remained at 38+. Was given another med, antiviral one for HFM. Poor thing, she cried while being fed med, refused water, food and any other liquid (tried Pedialyte). Took only mum's milk directly. Pushed bottles.

The big spot on the thigh looked burnt, mum and papa suspect Chic pox. Went to GP. Was relieved when told it was not Chic pox. Tried giving Haagen Daaz Ice Cream to ease the pain caused by the ulcer. Refused too.

Fever still around. Mum wanted assurance from Pd, went to see Pd. Got chided for not persisting in giving Nat water. If Nat still refuses, she will have to be admitted cos of dehydration. WHAT! Mum panicked. Got 10ml syringe and force fed her 30 ml of water after feeding med. Poor Nat! Struggled like there was no tmr. Mum prayed and prayed. Mum decided to cancel the Aussie trip.

Took letter from Pd to certify Nat to be unfit to travel so that the flight can be cancelled. Eh, Nat's fever subsided. The wonders of H2O. But spots were more visible. How? Relax, just give more water, it will go. To go to Aussie or not to go on Fri? Sigh!

Tues passed with dark spots. Wed passed with lighter spots. She drank water using her straw and ate some watery porridge barley. Yipee! Eh, Thurs passed with not so visible spots. Nat was recovering. Praise GOD! Went to the Pd to clear her for travel and YES, she has recovered. spots have disappeared and she seemed to want to drink and eat. GREAT! Time to pack and go!

Mum has been as busy as a bee. Glory to GOD for healing Nat and restoring her health and appetite! God is GOOD! Who would have thought that Nat would recover just in time for the trip! Well, only ABBA Father has the answer!