[Comprehensive British and American] Bat Parenting Encyclopedia

In the process of growing up, there are many checkpoints that they have to overcome by themselves

Bruce Wayne, who dared to call himself a "rich man" in media interviews, has never been short of money, and can even directly define the word wealth.

Therefore, in the construction of a space station like the watchtower, Rich was regarded as a Gotham baby with superpowers, and he never thought about saving any cost.

"Superheroes are the treasures of the world, how can they use public bathrooms?"

Even if it is floating on the earth, the decoration standard of the Justice League's base cannot lose to Stark's Avengers Building next door.

The "rich man" Baby Brussie waved his hand at the initial plan of the watchtower, crossed out the design of the collective bathroom, and changed it to have an independent bathroom system for each room. It doesn't matter if it is small, it must be luxurious!

But now, Bruce, who was holding the poor little baby with his T-shirt and sweatpants stuck to his body due to sweat and steam, looked at Oliver and Hal who were too close to him on the left and right, and just wanted to Give yourself a crisp slap in the face when you planned the renovation plan.

——What are you thinking!Bathrooms should be as big as possible!

As for how the three of them got into this inexplicable scene, enduring the steam in the cramped one-person shower...

Starting from the fact that Hal not only failed to coax Helena to sleep, but also heard her coughing...

At that time, Bruce had just synthesized the milk powder ingredients from the laboratory, and brought back two small bottles of finished milk powder. Fortunately for him, Connor was not picky about his food, and he was drinking happily while holding the milk bottle.

Baby Helena sucked 50ml perfunctorily in Hal's arms, padded her belly, and then decisively pushed the nipple out of her mouth with her small tongue.

It's okay, no matter how much you eat or how little you eat, as long as you are willing to eat.The three adults breathed a sigh of relief, and the 72-hour quarantine seemed no longer depressing.

Hal continued to hug and coax him to sleep, and Bruce continued to analyze the virus that caused the alarm without saying a word.

Helena: Cough—cough cough—

! ! ! ? ? ?

The little dumpling turned back into Hal's arms, rubbed against her, and rubbed her face...

In exchange, Batman, who was analyzing the air in the watchtower in front of the console, and Hal, the temporary male nanny, suddenly looked up—with horrified eyes.

Is this fear of something? !

Just received the quarantine alert, and the child coughed within a few minutes? !

Hal knew that if baby Helena was really infected with some alien virus this time... Bruce wouldn't need to do anything, he could just jump off the watchtower by himself...

However, babies can’t speak, and they can’t express their discomfort, so they can only be closely observed and cared for by adults. If the baby also shows the characteristics of poor spirits and lethargy, then there is a big problem.

Bruce really wanted to come directly to a complete set of physical examinations. The medical equipment in the watchtower is quite complete, but there is no model for the baby's size and physiological characteristics at all-there will be no baby superheroes in the Justice League...

In the past, whether it was on the streets of Gotham, or in the dimensions of the universe and planets, most of the enemies Bruce and his Justice League teammates encountered were tangible.

Even against formidable enemies that he has never encountered before, such as alien creatures beyond human imagination, etc., Bruce will not panic.

Positioning, identifying, analyzing, classifying, and then formulating strategies and taking actions have become his instincts, and maintaining his calmness and IQ throughout the process has long been engraved in his character.

Just as being trapped in the watchtower with two babies just now didn't make Batman fall into anxiety, however, a slight cough made the heart of the Alliance's brain suspend.

Children's hospitals always have the most crash scenes. The helpless and fragile appearance of the babies, no matter how strong and calm people look at them, they will be in chaos-Bruce himself proved that Batman is just an ordinary person.

"Did she cough?!"

Batman's electronic voice nearly cracked.

Bruce had never dealt with a situation like this before.The baby did not get sick at all 6 months ago. In addition to the reasons for the proper care of the family, there is also the bonus of the mother Serena's excellent physique.

The first suspicion, that is, the worst idea of ​​an alien virus, was ruled out by Bruce with a long sigh of relief after he analyzed the air in the entire disinfection cabin with fear and found no suspicious alien germs.

—Where did the alarm come from?

However, the urgent development of the situation did not allow him to think too much - the baby's symptoms were becoming more and more obvious now, and Hal felt hot when he held her.

"Cough cough - um - cough..."

Hal hugged the limp baby whose cough was getting weaker and weaker, but still not crying, and felt that he really wanted to cry!

Fuck, fuck, fuck!

What to do what to do?

"Boo, Bruce...I don't think the baby is well. She's getting hotter and hotter, you touch..."

The atmosphere in the watchtower did not become relaxed and casual because Bruce officially took off the bat hood and cloak armor, leaving only the black T-shirt and casual clothes inside, but became more and more tense.

The alliance brain under the mask is frowning familiarly, but the steel blue eyes under the frowning are not as severe and solemn as before, but full of undisguised, purest worry and distress.

There is even despair and helplessness that Hal has never seen in these eyes...

This look made Hal's heart tense, and he blamed himself and felt even more ashamed.

Just at this time, the baby also grabbed him very close, his big eyes narrowed from time to time, his small chest heaved and heaved due to coughing, and there was a soft humming sound interspersed between the coughing intervals.

Long lashes, shadowing pink cheeks with trembling...

This uncomfortable and innocent appearance made people's hearts ache.

Hey, open the hatch, let me fly out now and turn into ashes in the universe——Hal, who thought he was fully responsible for the baby's illness, couldn't help thinking.

It seemed that Little Connor could also read the seriousness of the atmosphere. He no longer babbled to attract his father's attention, and he no longer threw the cardboard box in his hand. Instead, he sat quietly and obediently, looking up from time to time at the black-haired Little sister, look at Dad and the two uncles again.

Three big men (and a small man?), showing each other the expression that is about to cry.

At this time, the alliance teammates who received the news of the watchtower's blockade and isolation began the first wave of contact and inquiries. The headshots of Clark and Diana were flashing on the big screen at the same time, but no one cared to answer them.

Bruce touched the baby's forehead and chest, and it was indeed a fever!

He tried to calm down, recalling the basic medical knowledge, while looking at the medical reserves in the tower in the system in front of the screen——

When you are sick, you need medicine. There are medicines in the watchtower. There are many kinds of medicines, intravenous injections, oral medicines, everything...

However, baby medication is completely different from adults...

If some medicines are used incorrectly, there will be very serious sequelae.

For example, gentamicin, which once caused deafness in many babies...

I remember someone once made an analogy that the difference in medicine between adults and children is greater than that between humans and monkeys...

Otherwise, Dr. Tompkins would not go to specialize in pediatrics again, and the well-informed old doctor also complained that pediatrics is much more difficult than "Super British Biology"...

"God, I can't stand it anymore," Oliver squeezed between his brows, picked up his son, and replaced the baby Helena in Hal's hand who had already been stupefied.

"You take care of Connor first." He pointed to Hal.

Then, he also took off his own uniform and armor, and felt baby Helena's body temperature in the most direct embrace, and then shouted to the busy figure beside the console, "Don't read any medical investigations and reports, Bruce! Don't read at this time." Think about what to prepare for, it is a normal growth process for babies to get sick, as long as we take care of them correctly!"

Green Arrow decisively took over the leadership among the three in the watchtower at this time - this is the first time, as usual, where Bruce is present, he never "leads"...

When it comes to the baby's illness, Oliver at this time can be regarded as an experienced person. Thinking about the collapse of Connor's family when Connor fell ill for the first time a few months ago, Oliver can also understand Bruce's mood very well...

Connor also had a sudden fever at the time, and then he developed a red rash all over his body. At that time, Oliver heard the term "emergency for children" for the first time.

"The baby's immune system has not yet been established. When the baby has a fever, the body temperature will rise very quickly. It can directly rush to 39 and 40 in two hours. It is normal. When the temperature is 38.5 degrees, you need to use antipyretics, and the high temperature will damage the brain... …If the temperature is not lowered in time, it will lead to febrile convulsions." Oliver explained to Bruce while rolling up his sleeves.

The brains of the alliance seldom obey orders obediently, but now, in the watchtower, Oliver the Green Arrow has become the only backbone, and Batman is willing to take the second place and listen to all orders.

"Reject all external communications first," Oliver issued an order to the watchtower's intelligent system. The last thing he needed at this time was to explain the current situation to the alliance comrades on the ground again and again, and to care for the sick baby Helena to no avail. No practical utility help.

"Call Dr. Tompkins for a video call," Oliver paused, "and the Batcave, Alfred, or Jason Todd, whatever."

Immediately, the heads of Dr. Tompkins, Ah Fu, and Red Hood appeared on the screen, all showing that they were connecting.

Don't be idle while waiting for the communication, let the children resist by themselves.

According to the early warning exercise arrangement with Ah Fu, if Bruce loses contact or is isolated during the alliance mission, the first step of the old butler's job is to maintain the law and order of Gotham. If he can't be contacted at the moment, he may be coordinating the night patrol. .

"Bruce, you go to the medical cabin to get an ear thermometer, and by the way, find out if we have acetaminophen or ibuprofen, which is for children and babies... It doesn't matter if you can't find it, Tylenol and children's ibuprofen will be prepared in the watchtower The possibility of Fern is not very high; Hal, go to the nearest bathroom, turn on the hot water switch, and let the steam fill the entire space." Oliver strode towards the bathroom with the baby in his arms while assigning work.

Physically cool down first, wipe with warm water to help dissipate heat, do not use ice cubes and ice water directly - ice cubes and ice water will stimulate the baby's skin pores to shrink, which is not conducive to heat dissipation.

Hot steam can help her breathe, which is equivalent to the simplest atomization, and it can also increase the ambient temperature. Oliver’s family doctor did this a few months ago. Of course, the family doctor said to follow the doctor’s advice, and don’t mess around...

It's just that I can't follow the doctor's orders in space for the time being!

In the small bathroom, three big men, and a little Connor in Hal's arms, stared at the sleeping baby girl in Bruce's arms.

In the hot bathroom, baby Helena's coughing gradually subsided, and as Uncle Oliver kept wiping his forehead, armpits and neck with a warm towel, he slowly fell asleep.

Oliver had reminded the child that he would become clingier when he was sick, and would not be able to put him in bed when he fell asleep, but Bruce never thought about letting go.

Looking at the teammates who are especially reliable today, both Hal and Bruce share the same thought at this time - when did you become so handsome, Oliver?

The old father did not find any antipyretics, but fortunately, the highest temperature was only 39, and now it is controlled by physical cooling to between 37 and 38.

The portable communicator kept beeping in a low voice, either from Gotham Wayne House, or Clark, and he didn't have time to answer it.

The three adults finally had the time and energy to analyze the cause and effect.

"Has there been any major changes in the family and children's life recently?" Oliver asked. "For example, who is sick? Eating new foods, knowing that allergies are possible. What new places have you been?" "

Bruce hugged his daughter, shaking it gently, black curly hair on his forehead stuck to the brow, a drop of water or sweat, whether it was condensation of steam or sweat, snaked down the high bridge of his nose, setting off his eyes. more blue.

There is a rare kind of ease in this blue, which is similar to the rest of life after a catastrophe.

Oliver's question made him squint and recall.

"Er—she ate vegetables, and ate it herself; and then...was vaccinated? Just before coming to the watchtower."

Oliver, who was gently tugging at the collar of his dark green T-shirt, raised his eyebrows, "Is there a pneumonia vaccine?"

Seeing Bruce nodding, he wiped the water from his forehead, "Good news, this fever may just be a side effect of the pneumonia vaccine."

Bruce felt that the trip to the child's illness was more tiring than hitting a tentacle alien-mainly because of heart fatigue.

The enemy is invisible, and the teammate is still a baby...

"Side effects of the vaccine?" Bruce looked at his daughter who was sleeping in his arms, "Then... what should we do?"

"There's nothing to do—should the vaccine be vaccinated or should it be vaccinated—only to nurse," Oliver shrugged, "and then, to time, to the child himself."

"Just like the establishment of this immune function—" Oliver touched the soft hair of his son in Hal's arms, "In the process of growing up, there are many barriers that they have to overcome by themselves. We can't help you much."

The author has something to say:

*All the ways to deal with infant fever in this chapter come from Cui Yutao's book, Facing Fever in Children, and the method of relieving baby's cough in the bathroom in an episode of "Teenage Dad".

If you are really sick, you still have to follow the doctor's advice.

*I heard that the word "lantern" was tested in CET-[-] or CET-[-] this year?If you know the English of Green Lantern, you can spell lanterns! Greenlantern!

DC girls never cry!