My son was diagnosed at the age of 3 weeks with IS, which then turned into just a seizure disorder since he developed as he should and was not delayed. His seizures stopped at about 7 months. Last week he had a temp of 105.1 becuase of the flu and they said he should be ok. After that, his seizures started back up. Last night he had a full blown one. His was the kind where there are usually twitches in his limbs as he falls asleep. But this one was his entire body, which freaked me out as his mom, and his eyes were rolling. It scared me to death and I couldn't stop myself from crying because his little body was just going through too much. When he woke up half an hour later, he vomited and I learned that it's common when they have full blown seizures. How can I comfort him without driving myself up the wall? I just don't know what to do and can't help feeling like it's my fault although the doctors keep saying it has nothing to do with me. I keep feeling like I did something
2007-01-30 07:50:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
wrong when I was pregnant with him. I fell down the stairs a couple of times and each time the doctor said that everything was fine. What can I do to comfort the both of us?
2007-01-30 07:51:04 · update #1
I didn't go into detail about the hospital visit concerning the fever. He was given Motrin IB and a few hours later Tylenol, and the entire time we were there I was rubbing cool cloths all over his body. I had stripped him down to just his diaper and was wiping him down. That's why the doctor said he should be ok, because the medication brought the fever down.
2007-01-30 08:54:27 · update #2
O wow! (((HUGS))) for you both! I guess the biggest thing, although I KNOW it sounds impossible is to remain calm. If you don't then you will not be able to cope or do anything more that needs doing.
My 9 month old has severe food allergies that have on one occasion had his mouth swollen with his throat beginning to. I KNOW how hard the staying calm is. AGAIN (((HUGS)))
It's nothing you did, I am sure. It is just how things are. We have to stay in control and just deal with what has been given to us to deal with. We CAN do it!
2007-01-30 07:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by Betsy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry for what you and your son are going through...poor little guy! A couple of things disturbed me though in your post...you fell down stairs a couple of times? Was this in your home? You need to put carpeting ..or some other gripping material on those stairs if that's the case...that's not safe for anyone. But I am not saying that that is why this is happening..not at all. They say when a pregnant woman falls she is more likely to hurt herself than her baby given that they have so much padding between the amniotic fluid and the mom herself!! So please...do NOT blame yourself. Things happen that we just can control. The other thing that concerned me was that you said he had a fever of 105.1 and the Dr. was not concerned!! That is WAY too high. That is practically to the point of ...if not THE time to be icing a child down. If that is really what your Dr. said..you need a new pediatrician RIGHT AWAY!! And as for during his seizures...just make sure he is not near anything that he could bump into and hurt himself with. There is really nothing you can do but let it run it's course. Is there a favorite song of his that you could sing to him? He may not even be aware of it...but it might make you feel better...Just talk softly to him...and even to yourself if need be..perhaps even put on a favorite CD. Find something that will soothe you..until the seizure is through and you can finally hold him and let you know that he is alright. You are a great mom I am sure..look how your heart breaks for your son...you are doing the best you can do already giving him love and support and the best medical care around! Best wishes...God bless!
2007-01-30 08:45:25 · answer #2 · answered by silentscreamer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A seizure is a very scary thing, He is unaware it is happening, so never try to hold him down, let it take it's course and keep a couple of pillows handy to keep him from hitting things. keep anything harmful out of his way. When he starts to slow down, roll him onto his side so he won't choke. Good Luck hun.
2007-01-30 08:06:58 · answer #3 · answered by ogopogo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
U need help, I don't like u, but I have to admit it is not Ur fault about the seizes. Go talk to a Dr and stop blaming yourself!
2007-01-30 12:44:26 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Booh♥ ☺☺☺☺☺ 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋