Seizing

Today we took Joshua to the hospital because he had a seizure at home.  We rushed him to the ER.  We knew it could be a result of the stomach flu he was just getting over but we wanted to be cautious.  The doctor assumed the seizure was a result of low electrolytes due to the virus and drew some blood just to be safe.  An hour later the blood work came back and everything looked perfect.  The doctor looked perplexed and decided to order a stomach x-ray.  The x-ray revealed a small amount of stool and a large amount of air.  An enema was ordered and then Joshua would be discharged.   As the enema was placed in his rectum we witnessed him have some major seizures.  Two doses of valium did not help the seizure to seize so she quickly administered some Phenobarbital.  The doctor’s orders to release Joshua following the enema were quickly changed and she admitted him to the PICU in critical condition. 

Not even three weeks has passed since Josh’s mom was put in prison and her son has his first episode of a very serious medical condition.  We got paperwork from the hospital today to present to the judge asking permission for Joshua’s mom to be released to care for him while he is in the hospital.  If this happens she will get to say ‘good-bye’ to him.  This is a privilege that was not allowed when they took her away.