We recently had a big scare with poor little Chloe. As many of you know, she has severe epilepsy and will have major seizures every two to three weeks that will last several days. Typically we have been able to medicate her and pull her out of the seizure cycle. This past Friday she began to have a grand mal seizure which for her normally consists of two large seizures and a recovery time. Except this time, she kept having the larger seizures. We finally administered some valium to her that stopped the immediate seizures but over the next few days she kept having them and we couldnt break the cycle. We finally ran out of valium and didnt want to give her any more phenobarbitol and on Sunday she had seizure after seizure to the point where we needed to take her to the emergency room. By that time the seizures and the medicine had affected her so badly that she could barely move. But we got her in the car and to the emergency room where they took some blood samples and administered more medicine by IV. She stayed there overnight and only had one more seizure. We brought her home Monday morning and for two days she didnt move very much but on Tuesday afternoon we got her outside and she was able to walk around which always seems to be the best medicine for her. We were very frightened that once the medicine wore off she would start the grand mal seizures again, but we have been fortunate in that she has gotten back to her old self. She is feeling so well in fact that she is once again on the prowl for squirrels, strangers, and young boys. We don't know how much longer Chloe will be with us but we are happy for all the extra time we can get!Friday, December 19, 2008
Chloe's troubles
We recently had a big scare with poor little Chloe. As many of you know, she has severe epilepsy and will have major seizures every two to three weeks that will last several days. Typically we have been able to medicate her and pull her out of the seizure cycle. This past Friday she began to have a grand mal seizure which for her normally consists of two large seizures and a recovery time. Except this time, she kept having the larger seizures. We finally administered some valium to her that stopped the immediate seizures but over the next few days she kept having them and we couldnt break the cycle. We finally ran out of valium and didnt want to give her any more phenobarbitol and on Sunday she had seizure after seizure to the point where we needed to take her to the emergency room. By that time the seizures and the medicine had affected her so badly that she could barely move. But we got her in the car and to the emergency room where they took some blood samples and administered more medicine by IV. She stayed there overnight and only had one more seizure. We brought her home Monday morning and for two days she didnt move very much but on Tuesday afternoon we got her outside and she was able to walk around which always seems to be the best medicine for her. We were very frightened that once the medicine wore off she would start the grand mal seizures again, but we have been fortunate in that she has gotten back to her old self. She is feeling so well in fact that she is once again on the prowl for squirrels, strangers, and young boys. We don't know how much longer Chloe will be with us but we are happy for all the extra time we can get!
Some of Turner's favorite things
Turner has several items that he loves to look and smile at and to play with.
Turner really loves his magic swing. It helps him sleep multiple times a day.
Turner entertains himself for long periods of time with his playmat.
This is Mister Fan, Turner's best friend. Turner likes to flirt with Mister Fan.
And Turner's favorite thing in the whole world is his beautiful mom!Sunday, November 30, 2008
A Very Turner Thanksgiving
Turner and his Mom and Dad enjoyed time with family over the Thanksgiving weekend.
On Thursday, Turner got all dressed up to celebrate.
Turner likes to pretend he's flying sometimes at family events.
On Thursday, Turner got all dressed up to celebrate. Lunch was in Gibsonville with the Boone side of the family. On the couch are cousins Jodie and Katie with Mom keeping a watchful eye in the background.
Uncle Adam even made an appearance, coming down off the mountain for a couple of days.
Turner likes to pretend he's flying sometimes at family events.Later that evening, the Morris family gathered at Grams and Papa's house. Turner wasn't in the best of moods and declined to have his picture taken.
On Friday evening, we returned to the Vasbinder house for hotdogs and s'mores over the fire pit. The Yangs were in town for the weekend and Turner enjoyed in depth conversations with his cousins.
Riley and Turner exploring the philosophical underpinnings of High School Musical 3.
Ty zipping by.
Ty thinks his Papa is number 1.
Saturday night it was the Staton family's turn to get together for Thanksgiving. Turner spent time with his Mamaw, his Gran, and his Gladys Ann.
He also enjoyed seeing his Granpa, Aunt Sandy, Cousin Sherri, Uncle Sherman, and Rick.
And even though he didn't cooperate for long, he did spend some time with his Papaw!
On Friday evening, we returned to the Vasbinder house for hotdogs and s'mores over the fire pit. The Yangs were in town for the weekend and Turner enjoyed in depth conversations with his cousins.Riley and Turner exploring the philosophical underpinnings of High School Musical 3.Ty zipping by.Ty thinks his Papa is number 1.Saturday night it was the Staton family's turn to get together for Thanksgiving. Turner spent time with his Mamaw, his Gran, and his Gladys Ann. He also enjoyed seeing his Granpa, Aunt Sandy, Cousin Sherri, Uncle Sherman, and Rick.And even though he didn't cooperate for long, he did spend some time with his Papaw!Thanksgiving is always a fun time with the family even with Mister Turner in a bad mood.
Turner Reload
Just to catch you up on some recent Turner activity.
Here's Turner and Dad watching some football together. Turner was thrilled with the Pack's big wins over UNC and Miami!
Turner got to spend some time with his Gran and Granpa who came by for dinner and then went on to a ballgame.
Turner and Grandpa.
Gran got to feed Turner a bottle.
And last Sunday, Mom and Dad left Turner with Grams and Papa (for the first time) and went to see the new James Bond movie. A good time was had by all.
Here's Turner and Dad watching some football together. Turner was thrilled with the Pack's big wins over UNC and Miami!
Turner got to spend some time with his Gran and Granpa who came by for dinner and then went on to a ballgame.
Turner and Grandpa.
Gran got to feed Turner a bottle.
And last Sunday, Mom and Dad left Turner with Grams and Papa (for the first time) and went to see the new James Bond movie. A good time was had by all. And it's true that Mom and Dad like to show off the Z whenever possible.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Turner's Excellent Week
Lots going on in Turner World this week. It started with lots of candy on Halloween...none of which he could eat.
Turner invited over his good friend Caleb (along with his mom Sabrina) for the evening.
Unfortunately the scary decorations didn't actual scare away any kids, so we had to give away most of our candy.
On Saturday, Turner attended the Cary Band Day parade with his parents. The banging drums, clashing cymbals, and Elvis impersonators didn't phase him as he slept through most of the parade, until he was hungry.
Gran and Granpa came by on Wednesday for a visit and dinner at the Longhorn. For full coverage, see http://maboone.blogspot.com/ .
Thursday, mom's friend Kelly arrived to help out over the weekend. Kelly has two young ones of her own (see them here: http://brookswildkingdom.blogspot.com/) and she had lots of great ideas including the instant sleep swing.
Finally on Sunday, Grams came by to say hello.
Turner decided to show off a little bit by actually picking up his stuffed monkey unassisted. 
Even Chloe was impressed.
Beat that Chloe!
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