Bali belly; our vacation in Bali was disappointing

Jady became seriously ill, and within an hour, Dan also started feeling unwell. Jady wasn’t just sick; she was severely dehydrated, and we urgently needed to get her to a hospital. However, the only suitable hospital was a 45-minute drive away, and with the chaotic traffic, Sven and I thought it was too far. In the end, we opted for a nearby clinic. While Sven took Jady to the clinic, I stayed with Dan and Kate. I have never felt so helpless. It was a terrible situation, and as I write this, I can still feel that fear in my stomach. I’ve also never felt so far from home. At that moment, all we could do was wait and hope that Dan wouldn’t get worse.

Everything was about money

Meanwhile, Jady was getting an IV, but first, a lot of administrative matters had to be dealt with. Understandable, but at that moment, all I wanted was for my child to be helped, and all you can think is: do something! Sven had to leave Jady in her bed and handle everything at the reception. Bali felt terrible at that moment, especially when it all came down to money. Documents had to be signed, and we had to give consent not to claim the costs through travel insurance. In that moment, you just want your child to be helped, so you sign everything. Every new IV bag or medication required more signatures and payments, and Sven had to leave her alone in that room each time.

All children sick

Not long after, Kate also fell ill, and I realized that the same could happen to her as to Jady. It was the middle of the night, and I kept a close eye on her for a while. When the first rays of sunlight entered the room, I called the reception and requested a doctor. For Jady, it turned out that a bacterial infection had been found, and she was given antibiotics. Kate received an injection for nausea and dehydration. Dan didn’t want any medication because he thought his body was strong enough. However, after consulting with the hospital, his doctor also prescribed antibiotics. It was my turn to sign papers and make payments. All I wanted was for them all to get better.

Swollen face

Meanwhile, Jady had to stay in the hospital while Kate and Dan slowly recovered, mostly sleeping a lot. The staff at the resort were incredibly attentive and helpful. I appreciated the phone calls and cups of tea they brought.

However, by the end of the afternoon, Jady began to develop a swollen face, and that was when my patience ran out. The hospital didn’t give us a good feeling, and the communication was poor. My intuition told me that she had enough fluids and that this was the cause of her swollen face. I wanted her to return to the hotel or for us to go to another hospital. Eventually, someone from the resort accompanied us. It felt like they wanted to keep her for another night to charge us extra, at least that’s how it felt to us. Fortunately, after good communication, she was allowed to return to the hotel, and luckily, we were all together again.

Time to enjoy

The service of the staff at AYANA was truly heartwarming, and I am forever grateful to them! However, our plans had to be adjusted because the next day we were supposed to continue our travels, which wasn’t possible with the kids still feeling weak. Fortunately, we were able to extend our stay and leave for the next destination two days later. The days were mainly focused on recovery, and we were well taken care of. We would venture outside to the beach, swim, watch monkeys, and then go back upstairs to rest, trying to eat a little, and so on.