Warm and quieter
Anya’s not quite as bubbly as usual when her body temperature got as high as 39.3 deg at 7pm today. Her runny nose started early last week; her ‘phlegmy’ cough, 4 days ago; and her fever, just last night. She gagged and vomited a few times too when the mucus seems to build up in her throat. Instead of bouncing and smiling away like she’d normally do, she now prefers to cuddle up quietly on my lap. Took her to the doctors last week and we’re going there again tomorrow.
Other than getting advice from the doctor, I usually go and read my ‘handbook’: What to expect the First Year. This book is really really good and I personally recommend it to all moms and dads out there. The website babycenter.com is also another great source of info and tips.
Anyway, here’re a few extra reminders on fever matters:
> Avoid dehydration. Drink lots and lots of fluid
> Don’t overdress the kid, it’ll only bring her body temperature even higher
> Sponge them with cool, damp cloth. I personally place it on her forehead when Anya’s asleep so she’s less resistant then
> And of course, give heaps and heaps of hugs and kisses
