Ish, Ani & Air

Last week has been one hell of a roller coaster ride for us.

The first half of the week was fun-filled. We went to Lombok for a family (plus girlfriends) vacation. Afif had so much fun swimming in the pool, discovering waterfall, playing with the sand and being chased by the waves at the beach. Everything was smooth-sailing. 

 Playing with sand and attempting to build sandcastle

Us at Sendang Gile Waterfall, Lombok

Until we board the flight home to KL.

He had a major diarrhea. We had to change his diaper twice on the plane and once at the airport. Later that night, the diarrhea didn't subside. He developed a high fever. The next morning, he's still sick. We brought him to the hospital and he was warded for 3 days. He was tested positive of rotavirus. (T_T)

It was challenging for me; being pregnant, having morning sickness and looking after a sick, whiny child who needs to go to the bathroom 10 times a day. i couldn't imagine how painful and tired he feels. My poor baby..

Tapi setiap kejadian, ada hikmahnya. Hari kedua kat hospital, Afif tengah tengok Barney and Friends kat iPad. Tetiba dia kata dengan excitednya "Aaniii!!". Pastu everytime bebudak dalam Barney tu jerit "Barney!", Afif pon akan kata "Aani!!"

Kat hospital jugak, dia belajar sebut "Fish". i showed him videos with fist in it, drew fishes for him.. Lama-lama, nampak je ikan, dia akan sebut "ish!"

As he needed to drink a lot to keep him hydrated during his diarrhea episode, i always made Ribena for him. Sambil buat air Ribena tu, mama akan cakap "Afif nak air? Mama buat air.. Air sedap.. Ok, nah air.. Minom air.." Lama-lama, dia reti sebut air. Bila nak mintak, dia akan tunjuk sippy cup and i'd say "Air. nak air?" dan dia akan cakap "Air.."

Kali ni, sakit ada hikmah untuk Afif. He learnt to pronounce not only one, but 3 meaningful words. The pronouncation might not be perfect but he'll get there. 

Mama and daddy are so proud of you, baby! We've got a feeling that you'll be blurting words after words from now on.

;)