We're having a rough night. I made dinner and put Everett in his high chair while I ran back into the kitchen to grab our plates. I come back into the dining room and find E hunched over in his chair having a seizure. I'd say it lasted about 2-3 mins, and took about 10 mins for him to fully come out of it, by that time paramedics were already here and H was speeding home from work (I don't even want to know how fast he was going). Both the paramedics and H, paramedic too, assured us it was most likely a febrile seizure and only happened because he spiked a temp. We called the ped but haven't heard back, We also called the nurses line to see what they recommend and if we should go to urgent care. We were told a cool bath, make sure he has fluids, alternate between ibuprofen and Tylenol, and monitor his temp; all of which were doing.
You ladies are such great support so any good vibes, thoughts, prayers are appreciated. I'm sure he will be okay, but the little extra from you guys might help!
Post by heartofglass on Apr 19, 2016 19:35:54 GMT -5
Oh tjanca22 all the love, prayer and positive vibes going your and E's way. I cannot even imagine what you're going through. I hope it is just a febrile seizure and you and E never have to experience that again. Hopefully his fever will break soon.
Post by carolyngrace on Apr 19, 2016 19:53:46 GMT -5
Oh wow, so sorry tjanca22! Especially that you had to go through that alone. I don't know what i would have done. FX that E just keeps getting better and no more seizures!!
I just got chills reading that, I'm sorry you had to go that all by yourself. It must have been terrifying. Fingers crossed that it was a one time thing!
Oh my goodness. I'm so sorry that this happened. Hopefully, it was just brought on by the fever. I'm glad that the paramedics were able to get there quickly.
I think I stopped breathing for a minute. I can't imagine how terrifying that was for all of you - lots of thoughts and prayers your way that it won't happen again!
Much love and many prayers. So sorry. I can't imagine how terrified you must have been. Praying that it was a one off and that Everett is completely recovered.
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