I think the Big Man up there is teaching me a lesson. That I should really slow down. I was rushing some work, been rushing for a week; I have to admit I spent less time with Klaire hoping to earn more. Now she’s sick. I am just glad it is nothing serious.
Yesterday, I felt it. Call it mother’s instinct because I felt it to be true. K was less cheerful yesterday and was clingy. She was hot to my touch but when we checked her temperature, it was normal. Ane even told me that maybe it was the weather. I even took a break from work and we met my mom for dinner. I was insisting that K was hot to my touch but again the thermometer proved it otherwise. To Ane, my mom and brother, she felt normal too.
Klaire’s temperature reached 38C around 1am. She was mumbling in her sleep. She asked for milk and fell asleep in my arms. Then just before or after 5am, her temperature was already 39C! I had to wake up Ane to help me administer Paracetamol. Klaire threw that up. I also wiped her with cold washcloth.
Today, I decided to just take care of her. She’s currently napping so I took the chance to blog a bit. Her temperature did not reach 38C again and I’m thankful she’s keeping down the med even if we have to wrestle her into taking it.
I hope things are better tomorrow.
I’ve said it many times over that little Klaire has become too clingy to me. For the past few days however, I noticed that her demand has leveled-up. I have to be within eye sight and reach once night time arrives until she settles into dreamland, like she has an internal alarm clock to remind her that it’s 6pm! Yes, this unwritten rule also applies even if I just need to answer nature’s call for a few minutes. She would bawl and scream. This means I cannot leave for whatever reason even if her father or Aiza or any of my brothers is around to be with her. And I also have to make sure that she’s in deep slumber before I can move and start working. Otherwise, when she rolls to my side of the bed and she can’t feel me, she would promptly cry.
This set-up sounds inconvenient. Because it means there will be no more trips to the coffee shop with friends or LFS movie dates with the husband for the meantime.
But I am not complaining, not at all. I’m just saying that my social life will have to take a back seat for now (or choose to unwind when the sun is still up, LOL). I actually dread the day when K will not look for me anymore. I am enjoying my time with her as much as I can, while it lasts! :D
About a couple of weeks ago, I accompanied Ane to his scheduled annual physical examination. This is what I like about his current employer, that each employee is entitled to an annual check every birthday month. We’re sure that at least one of us is healthy (not that the husband is not a bit overweight, hehe). While waiting for him at the clinic, I grabbed a health magazine that has an article on Opiate detox. Imagine my boredom! I was obviously bored to have finished the entire article! I was just too glad to see him done with the tests and doctor consultation! The results are not out yet but I am hoping his blood test will yield more normal results compared to the last one where it was found out that some of his levels are above normal.
A couple of days ago, I tweeted and also shared this in my FB:
Klaire cried because of the thunders. I love that she wants me to hold her because she’s scared (I’m scared too, btw)
The lighting streaks and thunderbolts were too close it was really scary. And K still has no idea what the sounds were or why it was happening. She was napping when it started. She was understandably startled. I felt needed. And as her Nanay I am more than willing to protect her from whatever she fears. When I was younger, I remember curling up in bed alone, covered in blanket and silently asking for my own Mommy when there’s a thunderstorm. The world has turned and I have a role to portray even if it means I have to overcome my own fears.
I am here sweet baby, just hold my hand.
If you are wondering where I’ve been, well, I have been online since 9am and did some work. Took breaks only for lunch and a short nap (if two hours is what you consider short, though). The ending: I finished 16 blog entries and have only a few assignments left. Productive eh? If you are interested, visit my blogger blog and read my entries. I tried my best to make each one meaningful to read so I hope you really visit! I am going to work again later so I can enjoy my Sunday. Maybe I’ll have a more fitting blog entry here, so stay tuned! :)
I wish I can engage in iPhone and iPod App talk but I am relatively clueless since I do not own any of the Apple products. I only hear my brother and friends talk about how awesome the apps are. But I will surely visit the site linked here when I finally buy, perhaps an iPad?
I deserve one! I worked like a horse for the past two days and I welcome the break. We are going on an out-of-town trip for the day. We have no concrete plans but I know that it will be worth it. Not tagging Aiza and Beth along will probably mean I’ll get tired even more. But I have no complaints. I know I will spend some quality time with Ane, K and my side of the family. We might visit a museum, so that is something to look forward to.
I have lots to share and memories are already piling up. I plan to organize my thoughts when I get back online. Signing off for now :)
I as praying Klaire would sleep early so I could start working (again). My break from work, aside from eating, was just a short nap in the afternoon and a trip to the grocery (plus a stressful drive from the supermarket because it started to rain and traffic went crazy). I was hoping to squeeze in a few articles for additional $$ when K finally sleeps but I took a warm shower after dinner and my body got relaxed too much I decided to just chill :)
Uh-huh, this is just a quick hello :) I promise to post more personal entries when we get back from our short trip! :) TTYL!
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I remember browsing a book on medicinal plants in grade school. What I remember most is the oregano plant. However, I’ve already forgotten the medicinal powers of this plant but Bio-alternatives.net reminded me that it is for fever, fatigue and sinusitis among other sicknesses.
It is amazing that even Marine engine and car engines are sold online. We have gone a long way from the time internet was introduced to humankind.