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Febrile seizure #4 and ER
By TheAngelForever | October 29, 2009
Frazzled – that would describe the way I feel right now (so remember that when reading this). I am just back from the ER with the little guy. Just thinking about the events has me scared, unsure and crying. Here is a quick bullet list of things:
- Went to school this morning to pick up work for NHL (he’s been home all week with what we think is H1N1).
- When I got home the boys were running around, screaming, yelling and playing nicely. I decided to pay bills because the companies are not sympathetic about flu. I was just about to pay the ER visit bill from September when JSL fell on concrete when he came to get me to change his diaper.
- We went to the diaper changing station. I picked him up and he made a strange noise. He wold not let me put him down. Suddenly I noticed that his eyes were completely glazed over and he was looking right through me. My heart sank.
- JSL’s body tensed up, his eyes fixed over and I knew he was seizing. I quickly felt his body and it was burning up.
- I screamed to NHL to get a phone for me. Luckily I had my cell phone in the pocket. As I looked at my lifeless baby in front of me I called 911. This was the first time I was alone for a febrile seizure.
- JSL stopped breathing and I started to turn blue/gray. I was about to do rescue breaths on him when he started to twitch a little. I told the 911 dispatcher that I had to go and call my father to come to watch my older son home with the flu.
- Dad rushed over and was here right about when EMS arrived. I called TechyDad after I got off the phone with Dad. I guess he never heard that it was JSL and just knew we were likely heading to the hospital.
- I carried JSL to the living room and waited for the EMS. They arrived and he was barely upright. We put him on the couch and he refused to open his eyes. He was not responding. Even my father said he has never seen JSL like this after a febrile seizure. It scared the heck out of me.
- We went to the ER by ambulance and I listened as they tried to get an IV line into my baby. He screamed. They apparently got it in, but he pushed past three adults on top of him and it came out.
- Once again we went back to the ER that I love to hate. We took his temperature there and it was 103.3 at that time. He got Tylenol and threw that up within 5 minutes. Motrin was given soon after and that stayed down.
- The resident came after what seemed like forever. He did a thorough exam. The attending doctor came quite a while later, saw JSL gagging (after trying Tylenol again) and said to keep him longer for observation. He NEVER touched my child.
- Our doctor’s office called and asked if they were doing blood tests. I told them no. I pretty much demanded it and was told nope, he’s fine. HELLO – my child has Motrin and Tylenol in him. He is not fine.
- So we left with no answers. It may be the flu shot from Monday, could be a virus, or could be bacterial. No idea and just told to give him more fever reducers to keep his temperature down. I have flashbacks of April when we left the ER with no answers and he had another febrile seizure the following night (2 in 30 hours).
On that note I best be off to wake the little guy. It is time for more Motrin.
Topics: doctor, jsl, looking back, losing my mind, sick kid | 13 Comments »
October 29th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Wow, I know the anxiety and uncertainty I feel just reading your post does not compare one iota to how you must be feeling. You have my love, prayers, and sympathy dealing with these events and doing the very best for the little guy. I love you all, please hang in there.
October 29th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Ugh Beth, I am so sorry for you and the little guy. You just brought tears to my eyes. He is such a strong little guy, I hope he is back to his old self soon.
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October 29th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Beth, I 100% understand how you feel. My daughter got spinal meningitis several years ago and it was the worst time of my and my husband’s lives. It was like living in a nightmare. Thank God, she lived and is find except for headaches. I will pray for you. There is no feeling like being a helpless mom. God bless you and your little one.
Ellen
October 29th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Wow . .. I’m so sorry that JSL (and you!) had to go through this again. I can’t imagine how it felt for you to be alone with the boys when it happened. Stay strong, and keep demanding answers.
October 29th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
I can’t say I know your feelings but my son has seizures, the feeling of helplessness for me is just so overwhelming.
My prays are with you and your family!
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October 29th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Beth, I’m so sorry. I really hope you don’t have a repeat performance tomorrow. Please keep me posted.
Hugs,
K
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October 29th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Poor little guy…and poor mom, too. I’m sure that was so scary. I hope he is better soon…..with no more seizures.
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October 30th, 2009 at 12:02 am
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October 30th, 2009 at 1:36 am
Beth,
I have no idea what you are going through but you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steff
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October 30th, 2009 at 1:58 am
I know how scary seizures can be. I have two nieces that have had them since they were small. Hope he’s ok now. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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October 30th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Hope he feels better soon, tha is scary business!!
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October 30th, 2009 at 9:26 am
The strength and patience you have! Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you. Best of luck to you, JL and the boys. Wishing them a fast recovery and (at least a few moments of) peace and tranquility for you.
October 30th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Oh, my! This is terrifying. How is he today?
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