Monday, October 20, 2008

Places to See in Hanoi

Before we came to Vietnam I got out the travel guides and all the suggestions from families who already traveled. I made a mental list of all the beautiful sites I wanted to see. The SOS International Clinic was not on my list. But, yet I visited this site twice in two days and have been unable to make a dent on my original list of places to see.

Monday Josiah had his first doctor appointment. He's had a rash on his face and it was getting worse, also a low grade fever. So we wanted to get it checked out. Turns out its eczema, probably aggravated by stress. But, the doctor said that wouldn't be the reason for the fever. What she found was our little guy has a double ear infection. Ouch! So, he's on antibiodics now. I'm so glad we found this out now so they will have time to work before we go on those long flights. Other than that he is doing well.

Right after we got back from the clinic I was back in bed with fever and chills. Unable to get out of bed for two days. slight burning in my chest and a fever off and on for a week, it was time to go to the clinic myself. They were a little surprised when I got there and my temp was 102 degrees. The Dr said adults don't usually get a temp that high. Anyway since I had the fever for 1 week he put me on antibiodics and gave me panadol and an inhaler. So, hopefully I'm on the road to recovery. Mark has been great with the kids throughout this time. He's been doing everything even though he hasn't felt the greatest either.

I'll leave you with some pictures of Hoan Kiem Lake. It was one place we did get to visit when I was feeling okay.





4 comments:

Annette said...

Carol, I'm sorry you are still feeling ill. We will continue to pray for quick healing for both of you.

Annette

Valorie Leonard said...

I'm so sorry you haven't been feeling well. Glad you were able to get out and see a few places.

Hodges Five said...

Not a good time to be sick, uhh? I'm so sorry that everyone has been feeling bad. Hopefully, y'all are all on the road to recovery so that you can enjoy the time that you have left.

Anonymous said...

Ok, you will need rest when you come home. I will take any children you want to share. Hahahha
When are you coming home? We go to PITT on Sat/Sun. Nikki is not working. I hope you all get better ASAP.Maybe your baby boy is cutting teeth too. OK Love you all and come home soon!!!!!!