My first fever- Week 26: Day 175 (Postscript)

Poor baby. Atticus has been strong and healthy so far. It's the first time he fall sick and we were so worried about him. He had persistent high fever for 6 days from Jun 2 to Jun 9. At first, we thought it was just a common teething fever so we thought he would get over it after a day or two. But the fever got higher in day 3. We kept seeing the pediatrician nearly every other day since he got sick as we understand that fever could do damage if not treated properly. Though, there was actually no medication prescribed. It would still be comforting to hear the doctor said '' He's okay and this is just common...etc...''

It was a terrible thing to see him suffer. The little one struggled in your arms but you can do nothing. He was not very sick by the appearance but he had totally lost his appetite. So, we followed the pediatrician's advice and sent him to Emergency room on day 6. There were a number of serious decease that could cause fever to an infant.  He had to go through blood work and urine test and get examined in the hospital. Again, very scary experience for first time parent. I just can't help myself burst into tears when I saw him yelling. I prayed to God and hope that he could help the little good guy to get well soon. Thanks for God's grace, Atticus's fever has gone away while he stayed at the hospital. He recovered without taking any 'serious treatment' and become active and happy again. :P

Teething Toy - Month 5: Week 22

BB 開始識自己抽開個奶咀., 因為出牙仔，所以流好多口水, 搵左好耐想搵一件唔係made in China 既玩具，終於決定買法國手造的Sophie 長頸鹿公仔。
http://www.sophiegiraffeusa.com/

Trimming Nails

幫bb 剪指甲是非常有挑戰性的，剛開始的時候看著迷你的小手甲真的無從入手，現在我已經駕輕就熟，隔天就會替bb剪指甲.

How do I trim my baby's nails without cutting his fingertips?

The best time to do this is while he's sleeping. (You may want to leave nail utensils in the car so you can do the job while your baby's asleep in his car seat.) Another good time is right after a bath, when your baby's nails are at their softest.

Make sure you have enough light to see what you're doing. Use a pair of baby scissors or clippers made especially for the purpose. Press the finger pad away from the nail to avoid nicking the skin, and keep a firm hold on your baby's hand as you clip.

Cut fingernails along the curve of the finger. Cut toenails straight across. Then use an emery board to smooth out any rough edges. In fact, if you're patient and your baby's nails aren't too long, you can skip clipping them altogether and simply file them to the right length with an emery board.

If you decide to give your baby a manicure while he's awake, get someone to help you hold him and keep him from wiggling too much while you work. Or have someone distract him so he'll let you hold his hand still for the clipping and filing.

Some parents bite their baby's nails into shape, but if you do, you run the risk of introducing germs from your mouth into any little cut your baby may have on his finger. You also won't be able to see what you're doing, and you'll find that your baby's finger is minute compared to your teeth! Still, some parents rely on this method.

http://www.babycenter.com/0_how-to-trim-your-babys-nails_10027.bc 

2-week check up

Baby is growing fast everyday. He's doing well at the 2-week checkup.