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JillW

JillW

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Our grandbabies, Harper and Greyson spent the day with us today - Harper is 3 - she took a really good nap but wasn't very peppy - I assumed maybe she slept too hard.

Our son and DIL live about 20 minutes away from us - so we took the kiddos home about 5:30 - Harper was playing with the iPad in the backseat - and all of a sudden everything went quiet - my husband turned the light on and I glanced back and Harper was having a seizure! He pulled into a little store (attached to the restaurant that our son works at) - and I rushed her inside - she was non-responsive and trembling from head to toe. The store owner was there and knew something wasn't right and she was a huge help - trying to keep ME calm and help get Harper to snap out of it. Hubs had to take care of Greyson, who is 1 1/2. Called our son and DIL and I told them I was calling 911 - but they said to stay put and they were on their way - about 10 minutes from the store. She's had these before - they are Febrile seizures - but hadn't had one in a little over a year. (I posted here a few years ago when she had her 1st one). She was still pretty much out of it when our son and DIL arrived. Amanda said that all of her symptoms were classic with the past seizures she's had - which I was relieved to hear ... because never having been around her when she was sick I had no idea if her actions were "normal". They took her home and called me about 30 minutes ago - she was talking - in the bathtub - (very tired, but at least she's alert!) and he put her on speaker on his phone - she said "Hi Gramma Jill - I wub you!" Those were sweet words to hear!!

Thank goodness hubs had his wits about him, because I was a total basket case - and thank goodness we happened to notice it when we did - and that the Red Barn was right there!! There is much to be thankful for - but I pray she never ever has another episode! She's been sick w/ ear infections, etc and there is so much illness going around ...

I've never witnessed anyone having a seizure - and have to admit - I'm still very freaked out - the tears just keep flowing!!

Jacob called back just now and wanted us to know we did everything "right" ... he said he and Amanda haven't slept super sound since the 1st seizure Harper had. I told him I had news for him - that when you have babies you don't sleep sound - then they grow up and you don't sleep sound because you wonder where they are or if they are okay - and then your babies have babies and then there's more to fret about and not sleep over!!

Anyways - thanks in advance for prayers for little Harper!!!
 
Hugs hugs, hugs to you. I had to google Febrile Seizure since I had never heard of one. I hope little Harper, although exhausted, is okay. I'm so sorry your family has this health issue to cope with. Sending prayers your way.
 
Ohhh Jill, I know that was super scary for you all!! And I'm so sorry that it's happened again. I think of her often and had hoped she would be seizure free. Seizures are so hard to watch and especially when it's someone close to you! I have worked with kids who have seizures for all of my adult life and it never gets any easier. It's a helpless feeling. All you can do is make sure they don't injure themselves until they come out of it. They are so tired when they do come around, and I know for me, it's hard to let them rest because you just want to know they're ok. I'm sending love and prayers for little Harper and you all. You did good, gramma! But I hope and pray you never have to do it again. :happyhug
 
Sending prayers and hugs, this had to be so scary! Just want to cry, poor little thing!
 
Oh gosh, I remember when you posted about the seizures awhile back. I'm so sorry. It will be ok Jill. It sounds like you're frustrated with yourself a bit. You weren't a basket case, this was brand new to you. There is so much to be thankful for and now you know what you'll need to do if it happens again. Throw yourself a learning curve. All my love.
 
Oh Jill, I have been with someone having a seizure and it is so scary. I can't imagine it with a child. Good job both you and your hubby. You both did so well. Even with training, the fear takes over so pulling over to a restaurant was a great idea. Oh how I hope she outgrows these soon.
I will be praying for her and for you that you are able to get some rest.
 
Prayers going up, as soon as I saw your post I thought of little Harper and how we haven't heard anything about her seizures. HOpefully is just that ear infection that is not helping.
 
You all are so wonderful - and making me cry again! Tears of thankfulness for having such a loving, supportive group of TLP friends!! Truly, your prayers, thoughts and words mean more than you will ever know!!!
 
Hugs Jill...I know how scary that is, Bailey my GD had seizures as a child until her diabetes was better controlled. Sounds like you two handled it well.
 
prayers for sure are happening and will happen. a big ol' hug to you...I mean the kind that you don't wanna let go...
 
Such a scary thing to have happened Jill, so glad you and your husband managed to work it all out!! Sending lots of positive healing thoughts to Harper and to all of you! xxx
 
How terrifying -- so glad that you were attuned to the children and noticed something wrong. I would be so terrified myself so I can imagine your fear.

As mothers we always fear for our children and I think that fear is intensified when it comes to our grandchildren.

Prayers for the little one as well as rest of your family.
 
Big hugs and prayers that all will be ok.. glad you all did the right thing. Hugs. Happy New Year!
 
My aunt had a seizure disorder growing up and it's incredibly scary seeing someone have one. I can't even imagine watching a child go through that. I'm so glad she's feeling better!
 
Our son just phoned us and Harper talked to Papa and I - she sounds like her self again! Thank you for the prayers!!
 
Aw, big hugs, hun. Our middle son had them and finally grew out of them around the age of 5 or 6, can't remember exactly. Fortunately they are not necessarily dangerous and just keeping them safe until they conclude is the best course of action now that you all know what they are. He has zero memories of them and even denies now when we talk about them saying he has no recollection of them ever! Hang in there, you did good!
 
My goodness...I would have been a basket case! I'm so glad to hear that little Harper is back to her normal self!! That must have been so scary for you!
 
Hugs to you Jill. I'm so glad that she is doing better. You are so right about the not sleeping once you have kids. :)
 
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