Cough and Tigdas-hangin

The boys are still sick with terrible cough (nahawa na pati ako) and this morning Carlos showed little rashes on his face and neck. We got alarmed when the rashes started to spread on his back. We had a scheduled check-up today so it's a good thing that their doctor could see him.

As the doctors explained, the medical term for Carlos' rashes is roseola infantum or rose rash of infants. It is also called Roseolovirus or baby measles. It comes out after 2-3 days of fever. As per their pedia, when the rashes come out, then "pagaling na ang bata".

Since it is a virus, it can be contagious and the doctors told us that Vito may be infected eventually. No cause for alarm as this is not the real measles, which can be easily identified by three Cs - cough, cold (runny nose) and conjunctivitis (red eye).

For their cough, they were prescribed the ff:

For Vito:
Ventolin Nebulization - every 8 hrs for 4 days (5am-1pm-9pm)
Prolix 2.5ml - twice a day

For Carlos:
Ventolin Nebulization - every 8 hrs for 4 days (6am-2pm-10pm)
Prolix 3ml - twice a day

I asked about oregano extract as a cure for cough. Other parents claim it is the best medicine for cough, plus it is a natural medicine. Well, Dr. R Santos wasn't really sold on the idea, but mentioned that the only approved herbal medicine for cough by BFAD is lagundi.

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The -ber months are here!

It's the first day of September and that means, Christmas is just around the corner. This morning, I heard my first Christmas song for this year at Umagang Kay Ganda - Hark The Herald Angels Sing!

Hark the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled"
Joyful, all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

Down with fever and cough

You can really tell when the boys are sick. They are tahimik, well-behaved, malambing and ayaw magpa-baba. We have instructed the yayas that if they notice these things, they should notify us immediately. The bedroom is then transformed into a baby clinic with the nebulizer here, medicines there, thermometer, cotton, wash cloth, change of clothes everywhere. I suspect it's all because of TEETHING. Oh and the bad weather is not helping either.

Vito got sick on Wednesday night. He had fever (38+), dry cough and vomiting episodes. On Friday morning, we brought the twins to the hospital. Their pedia prescribed him the ff:

1ml of tempra drops for every 4 hours if temp is 39
1ml of tempra drops for every 6 hours if temp is 37.8+
Prolix 2.5ml - twice a day
Ventolin Nebulization - 1 nebule every 2am/8am/2pm/8pm (for 4 days).

His fever is gone, but the cough is still there. He already took a bath yesterday. Important notes for next time: He vomits the grape flavor of tempra. He prefers the orange flavor, but do not mix this with milk because he will vomit it too. When nebulizing, he must be seated with his back straight. If you neb him while he is lying down, he will vomit.

Carlos got sick on Saturday. He has fever and dry cough. His medicines are:

1.2ml of tempra drops for every 4 hours if temp is 39
1.2ml of tempra drops for every 6 hours if temp is 37.8+
Prolix 3ml - twice a day
Ventolin Nebulization - twice a day

When they are very hot, we just wipe them off with wet towel, immediately followed by a dry towel. Everything pays off when the fever is gone. It's like nothing happened. They are back to their usual makulit, malikot, curious, happy, dancing selves. Nakakaloka. :P

I hope they get well completely soon coz it's really challenging taking care of two sick babies. There's the round o'clock bantay, which includes pagbubuhat until your back breaks, and being creative when it's time to take the meds.

A day in the park

Me and the bugoys:



Here are the twins with their lolo papa dong after his morning jog in the oval:

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Happy Birthday Gg!

Mamerts celebrated her 56th birthday today and we had dinner at Burgoo in Galleria.


























I really thank God for giving us a wonderful mom. I always pray that He will continue to bless her and give her a very long, long life. To the best mom in the world, Happy Happy Birthday! We love you very much, Muuaah! :D

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