More painful to parents

We all know that when it comes to our children, we will do everything just to see them in good condition, with regards to their basic needs, health, school, etc. And it is very painful to parents to see them bad.

With Zyruz's health condition, the doctors wants to be sure what really causes his loud snoring and if it has really something to do with sleeping apnea.

The doctors recommendation is x-ray of the neck portion and sleep test.

Sleep test alone, in one and the only hospital who has facilities here in Cebu will cost us about 20,000 Pesos (or an equivalent to USD $415.00)

And we can't find that said amount to bring him to that hospital. We can't do anything, so far, as the economy is getting worst. The income I earn is just as enough for our basic needs.

It's so painful to see Zyruz in his condition as he sleeps. The chocking time, the untimely waking-up as he cries, as he cries for help. We can't do something to help him, but to make sure he will not again stay longer in that position. Only to put him on his sides. To monitor his position in his sleeps, and that's all.

So far, that is all we can do to help him. We have nothing to make sure his condition will get better or the problem disappears. Nothing, only when help comes.

Monitor child while asleep

It will not depend on what time the child will sleep, daytime or night-time, you have to check his position. You should always make sure he sleeps on his side, not on his back.

Just like today when we took a nap in the afternoon. We all fell asleep so we were awaken by a loud crying voice of Zyruz. Though we are sleeping, we can still hear his loud snore. But suddenly, he cry out loud.

Maybe, he had dreamt or maybe he really had hard breathing that time. He's gasping for air too, just like he came from a long run.

But how can you tell a child like Zyruz, that he has sleeping problem? No way you can say he has until you see him sleep.

This boy is super hyper-active. He plays a lot. He always run, dance, sing, etc. He always wants to be with his mom at the backyard while she is doing the laundry, or will always soak his body in the basin full of water. He loves water so much.

Another day has passed. And this means, another struggle for a night of noisy sleep for him. Another night for me and my wife, to always check him, while he sleeps.