CALLING ALL UNITS!
We thought the health boogies were going to be left behind in 2008...but they are still lingering.
Evie is over her ear infection...or atleast looking that way. Just finished some very yucky antibiotics-Vantin-and follows up with Dr. Carter in a couple of weeks...
THEN-this morning we were going to get Beckett's pictures done and mom was coming up to meet us, then take the kids back for a few days to visit with Papi. I put them in the tub and let the water run at a trickle, as I do most mornings just to have 20 minutes to actually get ready without toddlers hanging at my feet! It keeps them occupied and contained!
After about 15 minutes, Beckett started fussing, so I knew he was probably ready to get out. As I picked him up, I noticed that his little legs and bum were pretty red. I knew the water was warm (Evie likes it hot!), but she was in there with him and her legs weren't pink at all and she never once said anything about it being hot.
So, I sat him in the sink, he was still crying, and ran some cold water over his legs. he started screaming like he was in pain and then he got really pale. (sound familiar?!?!) I called Zach and told him to come home because something just wasn't right with him. As soon as I hung up, Beckett threw up everywhere...then he was really limp, lethargic and gray. His lips were bluish and I immediately called 911.
I sat on the floor with him in a towel and he was barely arousable, pretty incoherent. I was on the phone with the operator trying to keep him awake. After about 10 minutes (still no ambulance) he started opening his eyes without stimulation...but he just laid in my arms, still pretty colorless (but beginning to pink up a little) with his mouth hanging open. His eyes were open, but he had what I call the "I'm not really on the planet" stare going on...almost as if he were having a seizure or had just had one.
The fire chief and paramedics arrived---FINALLY---it seems like an eternity when you are waiting for them to get to you! He was still a little out of it, but his vitals were great and his lips started turning pink. After they had been here for about 5 minutes, he sat up and started interacting with one of the medics. I decided against taking him into the ER. And everyone was okay with that.
Zach got to us right as the medics were pulling off. It took about another 20 minutes or so, but Beckett did come back to baseline. We called our pediatrician and she saw us at 3:00. Beckett was his normal self, laughing and running around the room. Such a precious sight!! Our doctor agrees with my inital thoughts:
A) Maybe he had a febrlie-like seizure where his little body temp just went up too fast...
B) Maybe he had an abscence seizure...although he is probably too young to have them??
C) who knows?!
We are so thankful he is doing well, has recovered from whatever it was and that God was covering him through it all...to Him be the glory!
seriously...?
5 comments:
No..seriously? All of this is like Job kind of unbelievable. He is still faithful. Keeping you close.
oh Kristy this sounds so scary and you were so brave! I am so glad Beckett is ok and I continue to pray for you and your family. I miss you and give those babies big kisses and hugs for me.
Its a darn good thing that you're a nurse and knew what to do (even though I'm sure your training kind of went out the window when it was your own little one in trouble). I'll be praying for TWO little boys now! Keep us posted! Kisses to Beckett. . .and Evie, too!
I guess it's true that our God never gives us more than we can handle....though I believe He gives us that grace, and patience, and faith when it's most needed. You have had a rough year, and you and the kids have been through a lot as far as health is concerned. I'm glad to hear it's all turned out ok. You have a precious family, and it touches me to see how God blesses us all through the tribulations. Thank you for sharing your stories of daily life, etc. God has made you a great mother, that's why He knows you can handle it when things seem rocky. In my prayers,
Erica
My oh my! Girl, I miss you! Sorry I didn't call last week, but I have been thinking about you. I hope good health is in order and that we see eachother soon. Much Love! :)
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