When I was pregnant I had a job. I would check the pregnancy websites, daily. I knew lots about what to expect and what to fear and what to be excited about. But when I had Chloe, I kindof stopped reading those books. I did at first, probably until about 5 or 6 months, but now she's moving too fast and playing soo much that I don't have time for those books as much. I find it's easier to be experiencing something and then look it up in the book and just read that section.
Last night was pretty scary. Chloe had a seizure. Apparantly, these types of seizures are pretty normal. Babies experience them because of high fevers. Chloe is 10 months and some and she's never had a fever. When I felt her and she was warm, I just figured it was because our house is freezing and I layer her up. She's had a yucky runny nose for awhile. Yesterday was particularly rough, so I was treating her with Tylenol all day. By the time Brad got home and we had dinner, she just wanted to cuddle. Her temp was 102. It was such cute daddy/ daughter time that I let them just enjoy the moment. about 30 minutes later he came out and told me to get the car started so we could go to the hospital. When I saw her she was laying straight out in his arms and her eyes were glossed over and vacant. She was unresponsive to her name or touch of any kind. She was bluish and couldn't seem to breath well. Thankfully we live in a small town, so we were at the hospital in about 2 minutes. By the time we got to the emergency room she was looking more normal, but still very melancholy. We discharged the hospital with an antibiotic for a sinus infection and the peace of mind knowing our baby had experienced a seizure (what a scary word) and was fine. The irony of the whole situation is that I had been reading about "fevers" after dinner, but started my reading on page 634, febirile seizures associated with fevers was mentioned on page 633. The whole seizure lasted about a minute. While Brad was cuddling her she had started to shake and then just became very still. They say this is a time where the body is so exhausted that it just can't function right for a couple of minutes. This explained the glossy, vacant, quiet expression.
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How scary! I hope Chloe (and you and Brad!!!) are doing alright!
That must have been so scary! How are your nerves? I hope she gets over it quickly.
What a scary experience. Between the three kids I've delt with many fevers I didn't know about seizures either. It will definately be on my mind with the next one. I hope you all recover.
I had no idea that could happen! I'm so glad she's doing alright and that you and Brad are such calm, composed parents! Please let me know if you need me for anything!!
Wow, that is really scary. I've heard that fevers are really dangerous for little ones, but they seem so common that you don't think about it much. I hope that little Chloe starts feeling much better.
I knew this could happen but I had not thought about it in a long time. How scary. Thanks for reminding me so I'm cautious with this new little one.
What a scary situation! I'm glad that Chole's alright. I have neices that have seizures when they get really high fevers. You and Brad were awesome...I'd be freaking out!
I read your post and just kept thinking "how scary!" I'm glad you took her to the hospital and were able to take care of her! You guys are good parents! :)
I am so sorry to hear about Chloe-I hope all is well and that she is getting better. That is my fear-my little boy getting sick this time of year.
That is so scary! I'm glad she's ok and I'm glad you shared this because I thought that the fever had to be a lot higher than 102 to cause a seizure so this is a good reminder to be more alert.
Brad and Mel, Hi this is michelle- from cottonwood. I'm glad your baby is ok. It's hard to be a parent of little ones. I miss you and hope all is well in med school.
Wow...I had no idea. That is scary. When Logan was about one, he would get mad, hold his breath and have seizures. Freaked me out every time (it only happened twice...but still). Sorry to hear you had to experience that too...
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