Just when he was about 8 months old, he suddenly had high fever up to 39.6dC that did not come down with paracetemol, we used Virufen to control the fever, and constant sponging. After having fever for almost 5 days, doctor did a blood test for Ian. The results did not look good, his platelet count was lower than the normal range. This was cause for concern that he might be having dengue. So the doctor wanted him to be admitted to the hospital for regular blood tests and monitoring and possible IV if he refused to drink. Shanna had the same symptoms when she was 21 months old, and it was due to having Roseala together with tonsilitis, so we kind of suspected that this might be the cause of the fever.
Having 2 kids and 1 of them being hospitalized, while the other also sick with flu, plus babysitter on leave, was really challenging. I SOS'd for mom to come up to Penang to help. At least someone to stay home with Shanna while Daddy/Mummy ran back and forth the hospital. Daddy stayed with Ian during the day and Mummy stayed overnights.Thank God for my mom who came up to Penang on such short notice.
Red spots coming out on Ian's body plus a positive turn on his following blood test proved that he was free from dengue and that what he got was indeed Roseala. Soon thereafter, he was discharged. Thankfully, he did not have to go on IV while in the hospital, his Daddy did a good job making sure he drank lots of water/milk, even though it was by force most of the time.
The bright side is that both our kids have had Roseala and now they are immune :) Thank God they did not both get it the same time too.
Ian is quite a little adventurer. He roams all over the house (and out of the house if the door is open), and most of the time he follows the crowd. He likes to be where the action is. Unlike his older sister, Ian doesn't keep still much, not even when reading. He also started the Houdini act of escaping from his Bumbo since he was 8 months old. Boys!
Exploring the nooks and corners
He recognizes words like 'mum-mum' (favorite word, he will crawl over at supersonic speed while smiling away), 'nen-nen' (milk), 'bom-bom' (bath), fan, leaves, flower, etc. He can also follow some simple hand actions whenever he hears a familiar song. He's standing up on his own, but not cruising yet. He's got 6 teeth out now, and occasionally chomps down on our shoulders/arms/knees.
Ian was moved to sleep in his own room at 8 months old. He is fine with his new surroundings. I got him a toy cat (now named Ellie) from Paris that has become Ian's sleep companion. He liked it enough that it got me thinking of how to avoid the potential problem of not being able to get a replacement later... so I got a colleague's help to get me a back up Ellie from Paris.
Introducing Ellie
Fast asleep after his milk
Perched high up
For now, we are fully enjoying this cuddly little bundle who is more than happy to be carried and snuggle up.
~ Audrey
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