Post by periwinkledaydreams on Apr 20, 2016 7:10:10 GMT -5
Oh hun, Im so sorry you had to go through that. Seizures are so scary to witness, I can only imagine how much more so when its your own baby and you're on your own. It sounds like E is safe and sound now thankfully but I know that doesn't make it any less traumatic to have feared the worst. T&P and lots of hugs and calm thoughts your way. ♡♡♡
Thanks everyone for the love. DH and I were up almost every hour checking on his temp to see if it was coming down and to make sure he has okay. His fever seemed to break around 3am and is back down to 98.6 now and is acting like his crazy self.
DH is staying home with him today, I so wish it was me, but I have a few deadlines at work. Thank you again for all the support! Long and scary night, but I'm hoping were on the other side of it today
Update: Well, we had another seizure around 10am this morning. DH was at home with him when it happened. I came home from work immediately. DH called one of his ambulance crews (overprotective dad) to come and transport us to Children's hospital. Doc prescribed amoxicillin for a double ear infection and upper respiratory infection. Doc said to call back immediately if he has another seizure because more than two in a 24hr timeframe is concerning. So we're not quite out of the woods, but hopefully with meds we are on the mend.
Feel free not to answer if I'm prying, but did he have a fever with the second seizure? Did the doctor still think it was a febrile seizure, or say what he thought was causing it?
Yes, second one was temp related again. Doc told us it's most likely the ear infection that's causing them.
BUT we were told to call back right away if he has another because if the number gets more than 2 in such a short period of time (less than 24 hours) then there might be some cause for concern. Well he had another one a short while ago, but this one was completely different. Not like what you'd picture a seizure. Our ped said it sounds like a focal seizure. He talked to a neurologist and they are going to admit him to do a CT to rule out anything concerning. We're on our way back to the hospital
I just want my baby to feel better. This is breaking my heart.
I'm sorry. I hope everything is ok. A good friend of mine has a 3 year old that has had febrile seizures from age 1-3. I think he has had them 2-3 times. He is perfectly fine he just gets them occasionally.
Edit because just saw your update. Thoughts and prayers that this is something fever related and not more serious.
Post by candylandycane on Apr 20, 2016 19:17:18 GMT -5
tjanca22 my heart breaks for you. I am keeping your family in my prayers. I hope E makes a full recovery and the seizures are long gone for good! Stay strong, momma.
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