The course was not as interesting as I thought it would be. In the midst of the course, Vicky sms me and told me that Caleb was unwell. He was crying a lot, running a fever, running nose and cough.
So after lunch, I rushed back to see him. We wanted to monitor him for another day. But when Tuesday came, he was still unwell. I still went school because I already missed lessons with my students yesterday. I called home to check on Caleb and Vicky told me that he still not getting any better despite self-medication.
So, I applied to go off straight after my lessons to bring him to see doctor. When I first came home, he was not in a very good state. His eyes were puffy and watery due to the mucus and stuffiness. He had a bad runny nose and cough with phlegm. Not sure whether its because of the durian he ate on Sun. Hmm..
But anyway, brought him to a pediatrician to get him checked up. Any slight movements, Caleb was bawling away, unlike his usual happy self. So, I felt really sad to see him suffering.
He was practically crying the whole day I saw him. The pediatrician told us he had a viral infection. So, she gave Caleb medicine for cough, for his runny nose and as well as nose drops.
So, we went home and gave him the medicine. He fell asleep soon after.
Then after a short nap, he woke up by himself, crawled out of the room and cried to get our attention.
By the time daddy came home from work in the evening, Caleb was feeling much better. How did we know? Well, he was smiling and laughing...So, we took that as an indication.
I really do not wish to see him suffering again.
Though he still has a cough and lots of phlegm, I am just glad he does not have fever anymore or cry often. I guess if you are a parent, you would know exactly how I feel when your baby is sick..it hurts.
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