I've been wanting to write about K's experience on the ECMO as a record of her battles won at the PICU. Today, I found the motivation to do so. This is for you, Chiew Nee. Though we have not met before, the text exchanges make me feel like I've known you longer than the actual. Maybe it is because of the familiar worry...
K is admitted to the PICU of NUH for the third time (admitted on 28.04.2014). This time, it was due to a lung infection caused by the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and made worse by her existing pulmonary hypertension problem. According to Medscape, "Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in infants and young children. Each...
To my precious K, Mommy got a scare this morning. We were supposed to visit you first, then go to Ikea for breakfast with Jie Jie (sister) and Ge Ge (brother). Ah Ma (grandma) was here to see you too. When we reached, we saw the curtains of your bed at the PICU drawn. I thought it was the usual routined stuff the...
Dedicated to my dear baby who has been in the pediatrics ICU for 8 days- a hymn that was led by her god-father during this morning's worship: God will take care of you Be not dismayed whate’er betide, God will take care of you; Beneath His wings of love abide, God will take care of you. God will take care of you, Through...
As a mother (or a father), what do you think will be your greatest pain? Is it when you receive news that your child didn't get into the primary school of your choice? Is it when you see your child go astray due to bad values and influence? Or is it when you know your child is capable of achieving more, but he is...
