Deep in thoughts huh...
Playing with her musical mobile
Sound asleep baby...
Here's a more detailed writeup of what happened over 24 - 27 May... and till now.
Well, it was a normal Wednesday afternoon. Estella wasn't quite her usual chirpy self. She seemed more lethargic and tired than usual, and didn't want to play much (which she usually does in her awake hours). Finally when she was supposed to take her afternoon feed, I got to really wake her up. She was feeling so warm, her temperature measured 38.2 degree! Oh my! After researching all the websites on Dr Spock, Dr Greene, Dr Sears and Baby Centre on infant fever, ... it's time to page for our paediatrician. His advice was for us to go A&E immediately. John and I swiftly did that.
It was a looonnng wait at the A&E(as expected)... Finally, the doctor who saw her called for our PD to come in and check her. And... she had to be warded for observation IMMEDIATELY... Finally when the PD came, and upon diagnosis, it was time for decisions. Well, you see, if Estella is just like you or me, a fever is much easier to handle. However in her case, a bacteria infection was suspected, but exactly what infection it was, some tests needed to be done, i.e., urine and blood tests, and waiting for the tests reports. In the meantime, the PD adviced antibiotics to be administered. (well, that was already 1215am on 25 May)
How was the antibiotics administered? 2 choices: through
drip or
needle injection 2 times a day for 3 days. While a painless (or rather, 1 time pain) method is chosen, it was quite a sight to see how the PD insert the 'needle' into her tiny vein on her tiny hand. Oh, she is such a brave girl... and THANK GOD, her fever went down by the next morning.
When the report came out 3 days later, it was confirmed that she had urinary tract infection. And after 3 nights of stay, she could finally be discharged on Saturday. She needed 1 week of strong antibiotics to make sure the bacteria go away completely. (That's on top of her gastroesophogeal reflux medicine she was already taking)
1 week later, review was done. Ultrasound scan on kidney and bladder was done. Urine test was done again too. Thank GOD again, she cleared these tests. All these were done to ensure there would be no further complications to her kidneys and bladder.
From now to 6 weeks later, she would just need 6 weeks of mild antibiotics and 1 more test (MCUG) to ensure she does not have VUReflux. (Too many medical terms.. if keen, you can read this http://itsa.ucsf.edu/~newman/Imaging%20after%20UTI%20for%20Parents_13Aug02.htm)
Thanks for all your prayers, support and encouragement. In the meantime, please continue to pray for her when you remember her.
Afterthoughts: Well, all these are written after the first-time mommy has calmed down and processed through all the multiple "Firsts". So much to learn from this whole incident. Stay calm, do research on these baby issues, most important, TRUST in God, pray continually, and rally fellow bros and sistas to pray too! All glory and thanksgiving be upon God Jehovah alone.
