[therbel]

Originally Posted by kandikid82

How is she now? Asleep yet?

Yep, she's sleeping and her fever is gone ( for now) I have gone in 4 times already to check and see if she is still breathing........ It's gonna be a long night!

[luv2sav]

therbel, huge hugs to you and your precious baby. Your hubby did awesome. The Drs will tell you it is common, which it is..but when it is YOUR BABY, it is scary as all get out!!! They do outgrow it and there are no long lasting ill effects from them, but they are scary. My precious 6 year old son has epliepsy, so I know what you are going through. Stay strong, we are all here for you!!! HUGS!

[therbel]

Originally Posted by luv2sav

therbel, huge hugs to you and your precious baby. Your hubby did awesome. The Drs will tell you it is common, which it is..but when it is YOUR BABY, it is scary as all get out!!! They do outgrow it and there are no long lasting ill effects from them, but they are scary. My precious 6 year old son has epliepsy, so I know what you are going through. Stay strong, we are all here for you!!! HUGS!

Thanks!!!! I knew I could count on you guys!

[kandikid82]

Good. I could care less if you don't sleep as long as that beautiful little girl is okay! That was mean, but true!

[stevesunrise]

I had a convulsion from a high fever when I was real little too...freaked my parents out. They rushed me to the hospital, did the ice bath thing. I remember my father telling me how he thought I was going to swallow my tongue so he held it down only to have me nearly bite his fingers off. Of course, my tongue is tied tight and wasn't going anywhere.

I can imagine how scared you might have been. Kids are resourceful little buggers that bounce back time and time again. A damp face cloth on my forehead still works wonders.

[philomena83]

I just read your post therbel, I am so sorry! I think you are handling this a lot better than I would! I can't even imagine how scared you must have been! OMG!!! I will definitely pray for Eliza and will be thinking about her all night! And make sure you put her to sleep just in her diaper or in a light onsie to help keep her cool through the night.

It's so scary with little ones, isn't it? They can't freakin tell you what's hurting them!

[therbel]

I am totally fine at work when something happens to one of my patients..........

But when it is your baby, OMG!!! I did good though, I was in mommy mode until about 30 min ago, not I am a freaking wreck!!!!

[Natesmom]

Wow, how scary! I hope she's doing better now. My friend has a child who would get these seizures with a high temp, too. Apparently it is quite common. She was told to give meds and a bath to try to get the temps down. She has since outgrown them. Hope the rest of your night is much less uneventful!

[philomena83]

I don't think I would sleep either...I would be way too freaked out. Not to freak you out or anything.

[luv2sav]

Originally Posted by therbel

I am totally fine at work when something happens to one of my patients..........

But when it is your baby, OMG!!! I did good though, I was in mommy mode until about 30 min ago, not I am a freaking wreck!!!!

When things like this happen, it's good that you can keep your wits about you...kinda go into overdrive and deny your emotions for the moment and just deal with the situtation at hand. I can't tell you how many times I've had to set it all aside to count the minutes, administer the medications, call 911...but you do it because you know you can't fall apart for the sake of your child. It's after you come home and they are safe in their bed, all is quiet, that you completely break down...and it's OK to do that too. It is cleansing, a way to cope.

[Omar329]

Wow, I hope your daughter is better. I would probably freak out if my son had a seizure. My prayers are with you and your family.

[rgyman]

Your little girls are in my prayers. Yes, it is harder when it your little one. Hang in there you both will get threw it.

[NJMom]

That is so scary! I am glad that she is doing okay!

[therbel]

Originally Posted by luv2sav

When things like this happen, it's good that you can keep your wits about you...kinda go into overdrive and deny your emotions for the moment and just deal with the situtation at hand. I can't tell you how many times I've had to set it all aside to count the minutes, administer the medications, call 911...but you do it because you know you can't fall apart for the sake of your child. It's after you come home and they are safe in their bed, all is quiet, that you completely break down...and it's OK to do that too. It is cleansing, a way to cope.

That's exactly where I am at now!! I am scared to go to sleep! I keep getting up to see if she is still breathing.......

[luv2sav]

Originally Posted by therbel

That's exactly where I am at now!! I am scared to go to sleep! I keep getting up to see if she is still breathing.......

Completely understandable. I know the fear you are feeling. If it makes you feel better, sleep in by her. Some may tell you not to, but do what makes you comfortable. When my son had his first seizure, I slept on the floor by his crib for weeks...was the only way I could sleep.

[therbel]

Glad to know I am not the only person that is going to sleep on the floor like a crazy woman! !

[luv2sav]

Originally Posted by therbel

Glad to know I am not the only person that is going to sleep on the floor like a crazy woman! !

Nah...not crazy.Your a good mamma!

[therbel]

Originally Posted by luv2sav

Nah...not crazy.Your a good mamma!

Thanks pal!!!!

[twinkie23]

Theresa,

You will be in my thought and prayers. With an extra special prayer for Eliza.
Hugs!

[therbel]

Thanks twinkie!!!!

Just went in and checked, she still has a fever..... she has had a dose of tylenol and motrin... it still wont break........
Should we go back to the ER?????
Wish I knew why she has a temp!

[kandikid82]

Why not call the ER and ask for their opinion? Might be better for her to just sleep it off, but I would probably go to the ER just in case. I'm no help.

[therbel]

I am going to wait until midnight, then she can have another dose of tylenol.... if she still has a temp, then we are going on a field trip!!!!
Tihs !@#$% stinks!!!! ( insert curse words of your choice!!)

[kandikid82]

Better to be safe then sorry. If you take a field trip please be careful. There are going to be some crazy people on the road so drive safely! I hope she gets better with the next dose.

[therbel]

just went in again, she still has a temp, not too bad, if this had not happened I would not even worry about it,........
this really sucks..... I am so tired, but cant go to sleep, i'm too scared!

[kandikid82]

Just take a deep breath. You'll be awake until 12 anyways so that you can give her the next does, so just try to do something relaxing until then.