No, I refused to be admitted.....

I felt heat all over me. My eyes, sore and tight, and body limp!

39.5 Celsius is way too high...the paracetamol didn't work for me!

I kept gulping chilled water while Ca-Ryn prepared to send me to a clinic.

At 8.15am, we arrived at a 24-hr clinic and was advised that I sought immediate attention at a private hospital instead!

Alas! What I dreaded and feared most was inevitable! We headed towards Loh Guan Lye's Specialist Centre and while Ca-Ryn prepared for registration, I was ushered into the Emergency Room. I heard the stress on double charges for consultation and all tests conducted....

Just as the earlier Doctor had explained, fever generally would have subsided within 3 days. In my case, it was already the 6th day and the temperature was too high for comfort!

Both Doctor and Specialist triggered the alert alarm!  

The physician insisted I be warded for observation! My cost conscious mind worked around the double charges to be levied.

Since results of all tests to be taken won't be known until Monday, why can't I just be admitted on Monday instead, at half the cost?!

"Hey, Doc, will I die if I wait for just another day? Can I not be administered medication to bring down the temperature? I'm a mere 24/7 homemaker with no medical insurance coverage and am not prepared for the exorbitant bill!"

Until tests are taken , I would still be administered with paracetamol only....

I decided against admission and paid Rm163 for the brief consultation, promising to check in tomorrow if my temperature failed to subside!!

Never ever felt this feeble....

The clinical thermometer reads 38.5 Celsius... My entire body aches, especially my fore upper thighs, and, the occasional spasms at the mid-riff and lower back areas were agonizing....

Jeanis's suggestion of a hike up the side of the Temppeliaukion Church had since caused me to cringe with every move I attempt....

Whatever, just couldn't comprehend why the fever persists when, I had taken a first dose of Panadol on 24/7 and thereafter double dosages....

The much dreaded medical assistance shall be sought if I still do not recover by tomorrow....

Just couldn't wait to upload photos and share the Scandinavian experience..... 

Stopover at Selangor......

For the first time, we managed to have a nuclear family photo......that of my mom and my siblings! Dad had passed on in year 2001.....

The extended family ...... with several others out of town or abroad at work!

Chiew's latest interest in feline breeding......

The adorable kittens....

Local escapade.....MELAKA!!

With Ca-Ryn's varsity's junior, Yow Kit, playing host and doubling up as our guide, we toured around the city snapping photos and sampling local delicacies.

Am pretty taken to the sight of unexpected bustling atmosphere with local and foreign tourists roaming the streets which were jam packed with vehicles within the quaint historical township!

Aderlyn and, Yow Kit, at my suggestion, squat with us at the hotel. And, that night, I was treated to a mini orchestra when everyone, tired out by the walks around the city, snored deep into slumber......