Rashes

Poor Baby R had rashes last night. We found big and small red patches all over the face and body in the evening after her formula milk feed. She didn't seem to be affected so we only went to the doctor after dinner. We took her to KK women's and children's hospital as it is the only hospital/clinic opened.

The in-house doctor was a young and friendly one. To our relief he said these rashes are normal and happen to most babies. Some have it frequently, some lucky ones seldom get it. Wah this 10 minute consultation at the emergency ward costed us $90 and another $2.80 for medicine to minimise itchimess and redness.

In fact by the time we left the hospital, her rashes subsided a lot. I tried to feed her medicine using the syringe provided but she spit it all out.

What worried me the most was that the rash might itch. That would definately make her fussy and difficult to tend to. However it didn't seem to. She recovered fully by this morning, her face pretty again, thank god.

I told Daddy B my heart ached when I see her rashes. Daddy B said that was just the beginning. In fact that was the first time she got 'sick' since birth. There would definately be more to come. Children bound to fall sick, feel discomfort, fall down, cry in pain etc. This is part and parcel of growing up. And as a parent, am I going to get affected, 'heartache' them and cry with them? No! I should be strong so I can look after and support them. I am sure a little optimistism would help too.

I will toughen up. For Baby R.