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Welcome 2011. I am now a preschooler.
Love, Anaqi.
Look Ma! My first tooth.
“…and a spot-spot here, spot-spot there, spot here, spot there, spot-spot everywhere…”
Yes, that’s how I look right now - having spots all over my legs, arms and butt (believed to have contracted from my brother, Mika). They (legs, arms and butt) don’t look like they’ll get better anytime soon. In fact, I think the spots are spreading to other areas at rapid speed.
So what exactly are these dots on my body? According to Dr Heng, it’s an infection caused by some form of bacteria, and the only way to curb it is to maintain a high level of hygiene, and consume the prescribed antibiotics (Distaclor). He also gave Bactroban cream to apply, and I should expect these spots to go away in a week’s time.
Will wait and see.
Mom is a little bit worried at the state of my poo for the last four days. They’re greenish and slightly watery - a first that she has encountered in all of her children. It started four days ago when I seem to be having endless vomiting (suspected due to overfeeding) and my bowel movement became very frequent.
She had brought me to see my paediatrician, not so much because of my poo, but it’s because my third-month 5-in-1 vaccination was due. When explained to my PD, she said it could be something in my Mom’s diet (although she seemed ascertain that it was not!) as I was being breastfed. Ultimately I did not get my Rotavirus jab done because of it.
My bowel movement became less frequent now, and today, it is noticeably green-yellowish (geared more towards yellow) seedy kind, that’s *almost* back to its normal state, so yay! Let’s see how the next few days go.
I’m proud to inform that as at 22nd August, 2009 (i.e. 1st day of Ramadhan) I can officially roll over on my tummy without any help. I’m really getting the hang of this.
Mom caught me one day having rolled over up to the edge of the bed! Mom and Dad are already talking about making me sleep in my brother’s cot soon, but he’s reluctant to budge!
Last Tuesday I underwent an echocardiogram again for the second time. The doctor who attended to me this time was Dr Jonathan Choo, an associate consultant. He mentioned that my heart condition is improving and that the chance for surgery is now only 50-50. Nonetheless I still need to continue my medication everyday until my next medical appointment in two months time.
Something Dr Heng prescribed me with. I’ve used it for 2 days now, and my skin feels extra smooth. I would highly recommend if you have dry and sensitive skin like me. Not to mention it helps to solve my cradle cap woes too.
I took my first MRT train-ride today, thanks to Mom who wanted to go all the way to Aljuned to Dr. Heng’s clinic for my skin diagnosis. Dr. Heng is my Mom’s gynae (yes, he’s the one who cut my umbilical cord at birth), who also happens to be a dermatologist. I think she must have wanted that Elomet cream she had been talking about with Dad last night. Apparently the cream worked wonders to my brother, Mika, when he was my age.
Anyway, my first train ride wasn’t too exciting though. I was all curled up in the safety of Mom’s baby sling, and was in deep sleep. Yes, I slept all the way from the moment Mom stepped out of the house until we reached the clinic. I hope Mom brings me out on the train more often in time to come.
Look everyone! I’ve got myself a new friend. Mom calls him ‘Mr. Bean’s teddy’, but I’d rather have him called ‘Bobo Bear’! Say hello to Bobo now…
On a sadder note, my face has suddenly developed some form of rash which doesn’t seem to be going away for the past couple of days. Mom had applied various rash cream but that resulted in my skin becoming more dry. She thinks it might have been caused by the J&J baby wash, or even the formula milk she’s supplementing me with. Dad, on the other hand, thinks it could be due to environmental factors which I may be sensitive to.
Anyway, I hope either one of them bring me to see a doctor soon.
Mom’s on a photo-frenzy mode lately. Here’s one of the latest pics she had taken of me while waiting for Dr Tan, my cardiologist, to attend.
Oh, and you know what? Dr Tan said my breathing’s a little better now, and he asked that I continue with the same medication until my next appointment in three weeks’ time.
By the way, Mom has finally gotten that subsidized rates she’s been hoping for. The whole process is rather tedious, but it’s good news nonetheless! This also means that I may not be under Dr Tan’s care in my subsequent visits. Boohoo :(. Well, I hope whichever doctor who gets assigned to my case will do a very good job.