Missing for almost 2 weeks... To think that I was happy when Caden started coughing after his fever. When the fever didn't subside on Friday, 14 Mar, I consulted Dr Leong over the phone. He advised that a chest x-ray and blood test should be done to further identify the problem. So, we headed to Mt Alvernia Hospital's A&E Dept.
After the chest x-ray and blood test, Caden was diagnosed with pneumonia. Oh my god!!! He had to be warded for further observation.
And there we were... for the next 9 days. He was finally discharged on Sunday, 23 Mar.
This brave little boy did not cry when he did the blood test. When Dr Ong inserted the cannula onto his left hand, he also didn't kick up any fuss. It was very funny as he told the doctor, "I won't cry, but you must promise me you'll only poke one time!" Haaa!!! Dr Ong replied, "Wah!! I'm so stressed now! I'm hving high blood pressure u know?" And luckily, he did it successfully.
His fever subsided after a few days and there was sign of recovery from the coughing. However, his oxygen saturation started dropping and had to be put on the oxygen mask, especially at nite.
He had visitors who brought him balloons and toys. He made all the visitors entertain him by playing board games. Even his principal and teacher visited him.
The stay was made easier with the Mickey decorated room. He imagined it to be a Disneyland staycation. The mini bath tub in the toilet also made him happy.
It was a blessing that the hospitalisation coincides with the March school holidays. But, to Alicia & Brandon, they were so bored at home. Mummy stayed in the hospital for the whole period and didn't hv time to bring them out to play.
He was discharged just in time for the school next week. However, he's gonna stay at home for another week to recuperate before I let him return to school.
The interim bill came up to be $13k+. Woah!!! Imagine how much I hv to fork out if he's not covered under insurance...
