Monday, April 27, 2009

Health Updates

The whole family is sick. The only survivor is PaPa. This round, everyone's sick at the same time, Kakak too. XY and I are wrapping "wantons". Me more frequently than her. I sneezed so hard till my head and face ache. *sniffle sniffle* Actually, XY's been having runny nose for almost 2 weeks already. It started with a mild one, stopped, then returned.

Didi had fever for 4 days (no more fever today *phew*). Now he's having runny nose and cough. He was having slight redthroat and diarrhea (luckily no vomitting) when I brought him to see his paediatrician on Friday. I think he's no longer having diarrhea but stomach still gassy. I'm not giving him milk just yet but have included vegetables and more meat in his meals. The poor guy was only eating watery porridge with few slices of fish or chicken for the past 2 days. Although the kids are not well, I'm very glad they're still as active as ever.

Ok, now rewind back to last Wednesday.
*imagine the sound of tape rewinding*
I went for my first dose of the cervical cancer vaccine (Cervarix). I signed up for the BP Diagnostic Centre's promotional offer of 3 jabs for RM500. They've extended their promotion till end of this month.

One of the most common side effects is pain at the injected area. The doctor said some complain of pain for a few days, some for a week. :-| I experienced intense pain (very sore but nothing that can kill you lah :D) for 3 days. It was painful to lift up my arm. I can't lie sideways while sleeping as it's painful when my arm's being pressed down. After the 4th day (till now), it's still a bit sore, especially when I press on the injected area. Other than that, everything's normal.

Wishing everyone a germ-free week ahead! *cough cough*

32 comments:

andrewjune said...

*clap clap*
congrats for getting the vaccine! i always support my ladies friends to go for that vaccine :-)

yeah, i wonder why there's pain on the arm after the injection? that's why i asked them to jab on my left arm...but mine not so teruk until cannot lift up the arm leh...

and rm 500 for the 3 jabs! worth it!

btw, here's wishing a speedy recovery to you, XY and CE!

Chinneeq said...

hope u all get well soon.

Irene said...

get well soon babe... hmm the vaccine... till end of this month ah? how ah... shud i go ah... sibeh lor lor soh soh la me :(

Alicia said...

oh poor you so many sick ppl in family ... take care ya.. yea i experience pain for the first few days as well

Mummy Gwen said...

Wuah...so many of you kena the virus ah! Speedy recovery to you all. Rest well. Wah..so cheap meh the vaccine. I also thinking to go or not..haih.

Serene said...

Get well soon.. Take good care and drink more water.

Mummy Moon said...

Maybe is the weather making everyone sick err? Do take care!

Hazel said...

i think it's because of the terrible weatherlah..take care and drink more water

Anggie's Journal said...

RM500 for 3 jab ??? good price and worth it wor.... i will consider to take this jab , properly next year la.. hopefully still can get this kind of price lei..hihihi

BTW... speedy recover to those who not feeling well ya ... My hub also down with fever this few days ...

take k every1.

LittleLamb said...

Wishing everyone...*except papa* a SPEEDY RECOVERY...

Take care n get well soon

cre8tone said...

Everybody..get well soon!

Fussy mum said...

The weather nowadays is freaking HOT!...and is making everyone sick. Have to drink more water and 'leong cha'.

Glad that CE's fever has subsided. Take care and hope the kids and you get well soon.

Health Freak Mommy said...

Aiyoh, the jab sounds so terribly painful ler! I hope you're better today. Take more Vit C and garlic tabs!

Angeline said...

You brave woman! I'll never 'volunteer' for any needle, no matter how good it is.

Hope after this shout-out-loud post, all the germs will be gone! cos it worked for my side. *giggle*

Sasha Tan said...

kesian ... all also sick sick and mummy also in pain. Wishing u guys speedy recovery

Rose world said...

The weather is the culprit here! Get well soon.

jazzmint said...

wah ur jab vy cheap lehh...ya it's very painful, i had the pain for 1 week!!! But surprisingly the last jab was OK

Cheffie-Mom said...

I hope everyone feels better very soon! Hugs!

HN said...

Hope all of you will get well very soon!!! Take care yaa :)

Yatie SawaNiLa said...

we just recovered from vomiting.. i think that was tummy flu.
u rite no milk. I did to my kids, no milk, no oily food only porridge and soup.

wen said...

hope everyone will get well soon. i think i will wait for my maid to come before i go for the jab...

Oliveoylz said...

Way to go for taking the jab! I am not sure when's the best time to take the jab...and been reading up too...cervarix and gardasil. Need to msn u soon. Have some questions.

Get well soon everyone. Daddy & son also sick at home...all have to wear mask at home.

Lee said...

Hi Slavemom, hope you and everyone doing fine.
Keep well and best regards, Lee.

JK said...

Oh dear Ginie, I didn't know it was the whole family. Hope all of you get well soon.

NomadicMom said...

Wah...everybody sick sick. Take care and drink lots of fluids for a speedy recovery!

LHS said...

hope everyone is back to normal self now!

Adrine said...

Weather has been terrible these days. Take care!

Annie Q said...

Hope everyone of you get well soon. Bad weather, drink more water and rest well.

jacss said...

hey...that sounds like a very bad cold for you & i believe it must worse for XY esp when exam is so near hor!! hopefully that won't affect her performance, my boys r having exam too...wiping sweat!!
as for di-di, the red throat must get well soon... i know very 'lou thou' to say "flush more liquid down lor" :)P

btw, can't say much over d vaccine after the video i sent u..... luckily not the oth type u took!!
i hv no gut to try yet but will leave it to fate instead (^_^)!!

Mummy In Vain said...

so many ppl getting sick....like a spread ard germs. take good care and rest more ya.

the vaksin seems so torturing....still have two more times to go....

Anggie's Journal said...

just drop by ....to WISH U HAVE A WONDERFUL MOTHER's DAY .
Hope you all have a lovely day , whatever it might mean to you.

Lemonjude said...

I still need to consider properly whether to take the cervical vaccine or not...since it still so new and the Adverse Report kind of scare me off too.