It’s Not Post-Worthy Yet
I wrote Leaving The Church, Part 4, but it needs work. I will edit it a bit tomorrow and then post it. Sorry!
If you want an update on the family situation, Gizmo, my puppy, seems to have nothing severe. He tested negative for all the usual problems. His symptoms are probably from allergies. And the lethargic state he adopted was from the allergy medicine we started him on. Since stopping that he has gotten his energy back (although he’s still not eating much). The latest symptom that had scared me was a giant purple-red spot in his skin that surfaced over the weekend. It turns out that is where they drew blood for the tests and it is probably a giant bruise that will fade over the next couple weeks.
That’s the good news.
The other update concerns Trinity. I’m not sure if I mentioned her twenty-five minute fainting episode a few weeks ago. We ran tests in E.R. and went to her pediatrician. Yesterday we got a final verdict from the Neurologist that Trinity had a seizure. The tripping, the falling, the wail of a cry, was part of the seizure. The loss of conscious was the sleepy-state that follows a seizure so the brain can “reboot.” At least that is my understanding from our meeting.
The doctor ordered an EEG (to measure brain waves) and an MRI so that we can rule out the possibility of a tumor. After that, if it all goes as planned (the plan being no tumor!), then we just have to wait and see if she has more seizures. Multiple seizures can develop into Epilepsy.
The fact that she’s had a number of panic experiences since her seizure, where she thought she might do it again, leads the Neurologist to think she may be feeling what they call an “aura.” This is where a seizure is in the introduction stage, the person recognizes the initial feelings, but then the brain successfully overrides it and no seizure follows.
It’s the “aura” thing, the possible tumor, the potential epilepsy, and and the upcoming tests that have me a bit, oh, freaked out. One minute I feel great, and the next minute I can’t concentrate enough to comprehend what someone is saying to me. But I’m pushing ahead and trying to relax enough to give my three babies lots of love.
Thank you all for the wonderful comments and well-wishes. They mean so much to me.
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July 18th, 2006 @ 9:53 pm
I’m glad the news is good for your puppy and I hope it turns out the same for your child.
Take care,
brc
July 18th, 2006 @ 11:08 pm
This type of issue makes waiting for Part IV seem a little trite. Since I believe I was the last to comment on Part IV, I feel a little guilty. I know you didn’t take it the wrong way, but just to clarify, my statement was more in line with “we like your writing” and NOT “what is taking so long”. I truly hope things get back to normal for you (whatever normal is) unless of course this type of thing is normal.
July 19th, 2006 @ 3:06 am
Oh I hope Trinity is ok, it must be a very worrying time for you.
July 19th, 2006 @ 3:10 am
How stressful! Hang in there.
July 19th, 2006 @ 4:49 am
I’m sorry for all you’re going through. Take plenty of time to relax and enjoy your children! We can wait.
July 19th, 2006 @ 6:10 am
My heart and thoughts are going out to you. I’m hoping that all the tests come back with good results.
July 19th, 2006 @ 6:33 am
Noell,
I don’t have anything pithy or funny to say. Just hang in there. Our children are everything; blogging a diversion.
TLS
July 19th, 2006 @ 6:59 am
Noell, I do hope that Trinity will be fine - no tumor, no more seizures. That has to be scary for her too - feeling as if a seizure if coming on, not sure what to do.
I’ll be watching for an update.
July 19th, 2006 @ 8:00 am
Good thoughts are sent your way (hi - I’m chanson cousin - I got to your blog from hers).
btw - a good friend of mine from college had epilepsy. Althought there seemed to be some restrictions and some tests and meds she needed to be on - she didn’t seem to live a life any different from most people. She graduated from college, is now in law school, spent a year in Germany, etc. She wasn’t accepted into the peace corp - but other than that, no real setbacks from the diagnosis.
Hope everything goes okay and it was an unrelated incident.
-Rachel
July 19th, 2006 @ 8:05 am
I hope Trinities condition does not amount to anything more serious.
My brother-in-law functions very normally despite a propesity for seizures when he goes unmedicated.
July 19th, 2006 @ 9:21 am
Noell,
You shouldn’t keep all of this bottled up. I hate finding out about this on your blog. Hopefully when we both have more free time we can talk more often.
Here for you,
Sadie
July 19th, 2006 @ 10:52 am
I hope all is well. My thoughts are with you.
July 19th, 2006 @ 3:14 pm
Noell, there are times when being a mom is the most frightening thing in the world. But despite it being hellish for you to go through, I have to say that Trinity is absolutely blessed to have you as her mom. You can’t control what’s going on with her, but you can help her get through it, and I have no doubts you’ll shine at that. I am thinking of you and mustering any good vibes I have for a very benign, fixable problem. Take some deep breaths - you’re doing all the right things.
Jen
July 19th, 2006 @ 6:41 pm
I can imagine how your mind must be scattered and how you need to focus as much as possible on your family. I hope all is well and it’s nothing serious with Trinity!
Thinking of you.
July 19th, 2006 @ 9:56 pm
Your family is special to Larry and I. We are always available if you need ANYTHING! Give Trinity a big hug from us.
July 20th, 2006 @ 9:00 am
It’s so stressful waiting for medical results like this. I hope the news is good when it finally comes.
July 20th, 2006 @ 4:39 pm
Noell–
Like everyone else, I’m thinking good thoughts for you and your family. I hope that you get good test results back and that Trinity will start to feel better soon.
July 24th, 2006 @ 9:51 am
Noell,
I can only imagine how hard it is for you to cope with the recent health scares and yet to maintain strong and continue giving love to your children/family. My thought are with you. I truly hope that everything is going to be all right.
January 15th, 2007 @ 9:39 am
I hope things will work out for you too, I just got through my 7month old daughter’s first 103° fever, not being able to “make everything better” for your child is just horrible.