What to do when...

First time my baby boy kene chicken pox, was the same day as our family nak fly to Langkawi for a holiday.. So what did I do? hmmm, daripada let Adam stay at home and feel miserable, baik bawak die to Langkawi, let him visit the park, underwater world, bawak jalan2, even though he still feels the uneasiness, and miserable.. T least he seemed so excited to get to see and touch the birds.

Adam felt so miserable since his first day of chicken pox. He doesnt want to eat, nor drink milk. He merengek je, and wanted to be hugged all the time. But then when ubat time comes, sometimes he's ok with it, sometimes xnak.. He'll cry and says sakit... sakit.. all the time.. especially when I want to put calamine lotion on his body.. Mandi is also a hassle.. He cries and cries.. saying sakiiiiitttttt... Sedih tengok him when he's sick.. so, I let him have what ever he wants.. toys, chocolate, ice-cream, ribena.. but then, even ice cream pun he refused..

So, when time like this comes, I learn that its always good to take a deep breath, and take it slow.. Whatever needs to be done, take it at his pace.. kalo die xnak mandi lagi.. dont rush it.. let it be.. pujuk slow2, try to play with him first, then take the toys to the bathroom.. make it as though its fun.. Try not to raise your voice.. I know its hard.. especially when he's screaming and nothing seems to be right.. Nak wat camner kan.. die tgh sakit.. huhuhu... so, papa had to take care of Dahlia, while I jaga Adam.. when I dah x larat, we swap over.. And its a bonus when everyone else is around to help as well.. So, I ask Adam who he wants to give him a bath.. Adam nak siape basuh poo poo? Adam nak eat with siapa? nak sleep with siapa? so, whoever he choose, has to ikut la.. :D He became a boss this whole week..

There's just no easy way out.. I guess every parent has to go through this phase, where anak2 akan gilir2 sakit.. and all you can do is take a deep breath in, and take it slow.. when they're asleep, take a nap as well to re-energize youself..