Ryan Sick/Emma Away

No pics to post, but news to share.

Yesterday, Ryan has his second seizure. We are unsure what the cause of it was. His previous one, which happened with he was 2 was because of a high fever that spiked. Of course, I was by myself and pregnant (Kris was at church). This time, we were at my friend Danielle's house. The kids were playing outside on their playscape. It was hot and we had just mentioned going back inside. Ryan had had an accident and been back outside only a few minutes when he fell to the ground seizing. It was one of the scariest things I've ever seen and I began shouting orders to my friend while I helped him until it stopped and then moved him inside.

My doctor said to take him to the ER, so I got him in the car, where he proceeded to throw up all over himself. About half way there, he finally came around - he had been awake and aware, but not fully there - asking why he was covered in puke! We spent the next few hours resting and having tests done. Ryan was very concerned about going back to Gracie's - which of course we had to do to pick Nick back up - but feeling better. He had a CAT scan done which showed enlarged sinuses (no doubt full of all the stuff he won't blow) but no brain issues. He also had blood work done which showed no signs of dehydration. We were released and told to visit our doctor today.

We went back to pick up Nick and Ryan did get to play a little bit (in the house). Kris got stuck in Michigan on delayed flights, so I was by myself for all this. Thank God for my friend, who did everything I shouted at her and took Nick without even needing to be asked. I am very thankful to have such a wonderful friend. Her daughter was very concerned about Ryan and made him a beautiful card.

Ryan did go to the doctor today, who ordered a stool culture to see if he has Shigella. Otherwise, Ryan has been cleared as just a febrile seizure with a little brain rest for a week. He is back to helping Daddy outside and having fun!

Emma got to miss all this commotion! On Thursday, we drove up to Lima and exchanged her with my mom. She is enjoying some alone time with them and we are enjoying some non-fighting time here. We have Skyped with her twice and she seems to be enjoying herself. We'll get to pick her up tomorrow and start all over again here. Of course, we'll be back in Michigan to visit Nana on Thursday anyway!!