P1 registration for 2014 intake - phase 1

31 March 2013 (Sun):

Was on FB when a post on P1 reg sends me checking Lionel's schoolbag. He has been given a form on P1 reg for 2014 intake. I have been wondering when the school would give out this form as I remembered it was given sometime between March & April last year.

This is phase 1 eligibility. Rachel would be attending P1 next year & I intend to register her in the same school where Lionel is currently studying now.

There are 2 sides of the form to complete, to be submitted together with copies of the child's birthcert, immunization cert & both parent's IC. Latest submission by 12 April 2013.

ECP

29 March 2013 (Fri):

It was a day with good weather. Sil suggested bringing the kids over to ECP for the day. Within half an hour, we were off. We rented our bikes & 45 mins into our session, Lionel tripped & fell flat on the ground.

His knees, elbows, the area above his lips, his chin & the inside of his lips were not spared from the fall. Poor little guy was screaming in pain while my sil & myself washed his wound & applied medication on it. ( It was a good thing I bought some medication along; a thing i would always packed when kids are around with us).

Fresh blood still oozing out.... even with medication applied.

But that did not hinder his makan time. All 4 kids enjoyed their lunch.

All pain forgotten when the kids had a splashing good time at the beach. And before you know it, its time to packed off & head home. We spent almost 7 hrs there.

Yishun Safra

23 March 2013 (Sat):

Decided to bring the kids out for a swim since Rachel has recovered. We decided on Yishun Safra since we were members.

Rachel.

Lionel & Victoria.

Updates 2 ~ Platelet Counts

22 March 2013 (Fri):

Platelet Counts @ 331. A normal range would fall between 150 ~ 450.

Gists: 15 March @ 145
         18 March @ 94
         19 March @ 122
         22 Mar @ 331

I am jumping for joy & thanking the Lord for his mercy & grace. And special thanks to all those who kept us in their prayers. :)

Updates ~ Platelet Counts

20 March 2013 (Wed):

An update. Rachel has since fully recovered though we still want her to rest alot. And she need to avoid getting knocks & bumps.

On Monday, we went to the Polyclinic for a blood test. Rachel had one on Fri (15 Mar) & the result shown her platelet counts at only 145.

Results on Mon (18 Mar) was even lower, at 94. Yikes! The doctor suspected dengue as one of the symptoms were low platelet counts. But Rachel did not have any body rashes, neither joint pain nor body ache. She ordered Rachel to be on full bed rest, not allowing her to run around or jump about.

I searched the net on infomation on low platelet counts & how to increase them. And I came across this super info on papaya leaves extract. It was believed that these extracts from papaya leaves helps to increase the platelets. You only take about 2 -3 leaves, wash them, pound or blend them & strain the juice out. It should yield 2-3 spoonful. But note: it is VERY BITTER.

But I was wondering where on earth can I get papaya leaves from? I doubt anyone or any supermarkets selling them for the matter. I posted on FB & a long term friend responded. She got it for me. Thanks so much, Nat. :)

And lo & behold, I told my mil about the leaves & my uncle got some for me. Now, where on earth did he get it from? Coaxing Rachel to drink that 2 mouthful was not a problem at all. I only had to tell her: drink or stay in hospital. LOL.

We were back at the polyclinic for another test yesterday. She told us if the counts were 80 or lower, we have to proceed to KK immediately & an admission is neccessary. I have been praying for her counts to go up.

And would you believe? Her counts were up at 122. Whether the papaya leaves extract played a part or not, I am so thankful. My mil gave Rachel chicken essense as well & my fil gave her bananas. According to my mil, when my cousins were admitted to the hospital for dengue, they drank the essense to increase the platelet counts. And the bananas were not just the normal bananas you get from the supermarket or fruit stores. There is a specific one but I do not know the exact name.

Rachel was given another 4 days mc & she was obviously over the moon. But anyway, its the school hols now & there will not be any lessons conducted; only enrichment programs. We need to go back on Fri for another test.

Feverish ~ Viral Infection

17 March 2013 (Sun):

Here is a recount of Rachel's viral infection updates for the past week: ~

12 March: Her teacher called to inform Rachel's having a temp of 37.6. I went over to pick her up.

430pm ~ Gave her paracetomol & she went to sleep. Temp shot up to 38.2 in the evening. Another dose of paracetomol.

13 March: At 130am, I took her temp & it was 39.1. Panic! Immediate sponging from 2am ~ 4am. Yes, I sponged her for 2 whole hours.

In the morning, I took her to the doctor. Doctor prescribe some antibiotic & cough syrup. Temp @ 38.6. Only 2 feedings of medicine & Rachel began throwing up everything, including her lunch. Nothing can stay in her stomach. Not even water. What goes in comes out almost immediately. Brought her back to the doctor in the evening & was prescribed more medicine, suspected case of intestinal infection. Was told to stop giving her the antibiotics. Temp range at 38 ~ 38.6 thru out the day & night.

14 March: More puking. Lost of appetite. Pale face. Sunken eyes. Tires easily. Slept thru out the day. Temp still @ 38.7, taken at 1030pm. Sponging continued.

15 March: Temp was 38.2 at 630am but her physical condition remains, the same as 14 March. She has even stopped going to the toilet. Danger! Doctor wrote a referral letter & insisted us to send her to KK immediately. Registered. Temp @ 38.2. Time: 8pm

Nurse at triage area gave more paracetomol as her last intake was 2pm for that day. Told her Rachel may puke so the nurse only gave 1 spoonful of water. The medicine stayed inside her tummy. :)

After the blood test results were out, the doctor at KK told us it was a case of viral infection as Rachel's palete counts were low. A normal range would be 150,000 ~ 450,000 per microliter (mcL). Rachel's was only 145 which the doctor said was only a minor drop. She continued to say that it would dropped to the bottom line for the 1st 7 days & would increase thereafter.

Nothing was prescribed except for more paracetomol which I requested. We have to go back on Monday to any polyclinic or local GP for another blood test, making sure the level increase to above 150. Total consultation fees paid $98. But a whooping $200 including 3 visits to the GP.

16 March: Her temp was still hovering ar 38.2 after coming back from KK. Since KK already gave her paracetomol prior, I gave her another feeding at 115am but she threw up everything an hour and a half later. I was finding it weird as I thought her condition was stable already. Sign. My poor baby. 5 days so far and she is still not well. I cried silently as I really do not know what else can be done & I'm really so heartbroken to see my baby feeling so terrible. And her temp went up to 39.1

8am: i took her temp again, 38.8 and it stayed at that range thru the day. However, my mil told me that her food & drink intake has increased tremendously & it is a good sign. No throwing up of food or medicine & she is able to sit up longer.

At 930pm, Rachel's temp was still at 38.8 but she gave everyone a much needed surprise. Can u believe she let out gas 2 times & right in front of everyone ( urgent: gas mask needed here) & off she went to the toilet. Some stinky toilet business was settled. Phew! Gosh! But this was good. She needed to get rid of all the toxin waste building up in her.

17 March (today): Rachel's body temp doesnt seems to subside and sponging can only bring it down slighty. At 130am, it was 39.0 & 38.2 at 640am.

I woke up this morning after yet another sleepless night & felt her body. My eyes opened wide, a smile came to me. I took her temp ~ 37.6. I could almost cried for joy. This reading never appear in my thermometer at all for the whole week since Tues. I took it again, just to make sure. Yup! No mistake here.

She was well & was talking up a thunder. She finished half a bowl of porridge, a thing she never did for the past few days. 2 spoonful was all she ate since Tues and that would come right out. She went with me to the market & she walked all by herself. She asked for 100 plus & read books and did some writing.

But to be sure, I told my mil that Rachel still has to take her medication & drink more water. I do not wanna compromise here. I left the thermometer with my mil & told her to update me whenever possible. No updates yet while I am here, writing this post so I will be making a trip down later.

I have been praying feverishly, asking for a miracle from the mighty one. And yes, a miracle has been performed. I thanked God for that. All in all, Rachel has been given MC for 7 days, from 13 March ~ 19 March. She was not able to join her classmates on a trip to Health Zone on Wed, skipped Wushu practice on Fri, skipped Abacus lesson on Sat & skipped Ballet today.

Now, I am asking for Rachel to recover completely & back to her jumping jelly bean self. Will update more . :) :) :)

Wave House @ Sentosa

09 March 201 (Sat):

Paying $40 per person on a weekend for this 1 hour board riding is terribly expensive to me but Daddy felt that this is a different kind of experience for the kids, hence he did not mind forking out $80.

We were at Wave House, Sentosa this late afternoon for some splashing. Daddy had a little dismantling work to be done at Wave House so while waiting, the kids had some water fun.

You've got to be of a min age & height to do this water ride. I prepared Rachel in advance, telling her that she might not be of the required height, so don't go yelling thats unfair... Well, she passed the min height limit :)

Listening to given instructions & hands on. The coach cum life guards were patient & gentle to the kids.

Here we go... Looking on, both Daddy & I felt that Rachel is more of a dare devil than Lionel.

Video shots of them both, riding the waves...well, sort of :)

Daddy is 38.

02 March 2013 (Sat):

Daddy is 38... we had a mini birthday celebration. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DADDY!

And So On...And So Forth.

01 March 2013 (Fri):

In another 2 more weeks, the students will hv their first term break. But before that, school assessments & tests are still ongoing. Stress!

Completed English Stellar Worksheets: A Butterfly Is Born.

PERI assessment - What to expect for the individual subjects & the appropriate marks assigned.

New spelling list for term 2 ...

Results for his Show & Tell. I have assessed Lionel at home & give him a score of 34. His teacher gave the same score too. Haha!