Poor Little Tot Is Sick

While I'm writing this post in the study room, my little tot is sleeping on the bean bag next to me. Finally I can rest my sore arm from practically carrying him all day. He's been really glued to me since last night, he's not feeling well. He's got cough and runny nose and his temperature was 101.3 F the last time I checked about 30 minutes ago. It just melts my heart seeing him this way, with no energy and appetite. I brought him to the doctor this morning and thank God he tested negative from flu virus. I was so worried considering the flu scare affecting the globe. The number of deaths from this swine flu in Mexico is just mind boggling and the news that there are about 50 people in US suspected to have the virus is also scary. Since the flu shot we've got won't do any good in fighting this flu, the most we could do is just to use common sense and practice preventive measures. Wash hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds after blowing nose, coughing, or sneezing; avoid touching eyes, mouth and nose; refrain from going out if not feeling well; always cover mouth when coughing and sneezing; and avoid contact with sick people. Hopefully my little tot feels better soon, he's missing out on the nice weather at the playground.