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anagement and compliance to approved industry designs and practices enable us to provide satisfactory quality service to all our clients.

25/09/2025

I've always wanted to have indoor plants. Kahit nung nasa Pinas pa kami. Pero yung bahay kasi namin walang space for them.

This time, though, may pwede na paglagyan. Kaya happy momma ako 😆 Pero dahil di naman talaga ako green thumb, sana mabuhay mga ito. Haha.

Thanks, Momshie Diane sa Peace Lily 🪴 na perfect for the bathroom. Yung Swiss Cheese di ko pa talaga alam san ko ilalagay so dito muna sya 🤣.

24/09/2025

Spring🌱 has officially begun 🌻

Since it's the school holidays, I've got my li'l helpers pull out the weeds from the greenhouse. It's warm enough to go outside now, so it's time to put it to good use 😁

22/09/2025

And just like that... we have survived our 3rd winter here at down under. Annyeong, Spring 👋.

18/09/2025

Kuya was so busy these past few weeks with all kinds of rehearsals. After their Tuhono Festival last weekend, he had the Finding Nemo Jr production this week. They had 4 performances scheduled, to which I got tickets for 2 - the opening night (of course, can't miss the 1st show!) and a matinee (where bunso also participated one-time only).

I guess spring break next week will be a much-deserved rest for Kuya 😁

17/09/2025

This was the view from our window. As I continued to gaze outside, I realized how first-class the benefits were from this public hospital.

Emergency Department
✅️ separate wing for children
✅️ individual treatment rooms with toilet and bath
✅️ free food and drinks in the pantry
✅️ free sandwich upon request

Children's Ward
✅️ private room with toilet and bath
✅️ caregiver's cot with 2 pillows and blanket
✅️ detergent and sterilizer for the electric pump
✅️ free snacks and drinks in the pantry
✅️ free breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 1 caregiver
✅️ welcome package for mums
✅️ recliner chair for breastfeeding mums
✅️ free nappies, nappy bags, flushable wipes, and disposable change mats
✅️ towels upon request
✅️ milk room to store expressed breastmilk
✅️ breastmilk storage bottles with lids were provided

We really haven't paid a single cent.

16/09/2025

I respected the strike and the wishes of our assigned nurse. So I really tried not to bother her unless absolutely necessary.

It was difficult being alone in the room, though. When I needed to use the toilet, I didn't know what to do. I wasn't comfortable leaving baby on the bed with just the railings up.

The night before, I asked the nurse on duty to stay with him for a few minutes 《she was getting the vitals》. I felt I couldn't do that today. Not after how our nurse informed me about what to expect during the strike.

Then, I saw this crib just outside our room. I dragged it inside. Problem solved. 😅

15/09/2025

The posters about the nurse strike on Sept 2 and 4 from 7am to 11pm were all over the hospital. The peaceful rally was even visible from our room as they were just across the park.

So yes, I was aware, but I didn't think much of it. I learned, though, that it would actually affect our stay in the ward when I buzzed for assistance.

Our assigned nurse nicely but firmly informed me that they were on strike. They weren't doing the routine. They were supposed to weigh the nappies for urine output and closely monitor vitals (especially the O2 sat and respiration). I could call them only if I was truly distressed with baby's health.

If I needed medicine, they would still provide it. However, I was expected to administer it myself.

Hmmm... this was new.

13/09/2025

When the nurse noticed that baby was more settled and relaxed when cuddled, she suggested replacing the crib with a bed so that I could be more comfortable.

And she did just that ❤️ Thank you!

12/09/2025

I wanted to cry, but I can't. 《It would take too much effort, and I was out of energy as it was.》

I was so exhausted carrying baby that my arms felt like they're about to fall off. I haven't had much to eat except the toasties, 2 cups of instant coffee, and tuna sandwich from the emergency department. I was running on low fuel with barely enough sleep for the past few days.

I was alone in the hospital, while hubby took care of our other 2 kids at home.

Living overseas without any other family members can sometimes be a nightmare in this kind of situation. This aint for the faint-hearted.

11/09/2025

Thank you so much for the well wishes, everyone! A lot of you have reached out worried for baby, and it truly warmed my heart❤️.

He was already discharged from the hospital and is currently recuperating at home. His breathing has stabilized, and he is feeding fairly well. He still has diarrhea and a bit of cough, but generally speaking, he is doing better than the past week.

I've been trying to give him homemade popsicles for added hydration 《you should see his face scrunched while eating 😂》. The GP said to give him a few more days to fully recover. He'll be active and bubbling like usual in no time. 💕

Just a heads up, though, that I'll be posting some random musings from our hospital stay in the succeeding days. So don't get upset and don't be confused 😁

10/09/2025

Baby was diagnosed with gastroenteritis and RSV bronchiolitis. Since he was mildly dehydrated, we were advised to orally supplement him with fluids for an hour. Apparently, his throat was sore from coughing and vomiting. Latching aggravated it. Thus, he refused to feed.

While hubby fed him electrolytes through a syringe, I was tasked to express 《note: only if you're willing》. With baby being exclusively breastfed, the doctor presumed he'd prefer the milk over the hydrolytes 《which was spot on! 🤣》.

09/09/2025

I noticed that medical care here is more conservative compared to what we were used to. This may be good or bad depending on one's perspective. It's a subject for debate but that's for another day. I just want to share for now what happened and my realizations during our first time in the children's emergency department.

Anyway, back to my story...

Baby has refused to latch since 2am, vomited once, and already pooped 3x by the time we arrived. So, rehydration was a priority.

He was given 2 sprays of Difflam and 2ml of Pamol. We were then to feed him fluids orally for the next hour. Afterwhich, the doctor will reassess his situation.

A small container to catch his urine without his nappy on was also provided.

Juxtaposed with our previous experience with bunso, who was diagnosed with bronchitis in Ph, this was definitely different and unexpected. He was hooked to an IV line almost immediately then. Tests were requested 《blood chem, urinalysis using pediatric urine collection bag, chest xray》. Admission was imminent from the onset.

The stark contrast in the treatment plan was obvious. Nevertheless, it is significant to note that baby was receiving free health care in a public hospital; while bunso was tended in a private one.

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