On our way to Dr. Duffy for Ella’s monthly appointment we were remarking what a good month it had been, how well she was doing with her smiling, interaction and batting things around. I reminded Michelle that we had had a very similar conversation just before the meeting With Dr. Duplessis for her periodic exam. That exam went well; everyone stated how well Ella was doing, no seizures and nice progress. The next day the seizures started. Today Dr. Duffy said she was doing very well and that he was hopeful she could hold this status for a while, (‘holding Pattern’ is what he called it). When we got home Ella threw up and then stopped responding.
Michelle took Ella to the pediatrician who Said She wouldn’t risk it and we had better hospitalize Ella, since she cannot find an explanation for what was happening. We are well versed in the procedure we picked up our pre- packed bags and made our way to the hospital. We went through the same endless process going from the emergency room to the ward, through IV insertion (Painful), six doctors, three beds and seven hours. (How come on ER , the TV series, patients are always rushed through the ER, doctors running along side the beds making clever observations and insightful remarks?) There isn’t anything specific that is going to be done here (at least not now). The intention is to watch her and see if any reason can be found for her current condition. Ella is such a flirt that any nurse that comes close instantly gets a big smile, causing them to think we are just making the whole thing up. It is tough seeing her so lethargic though, I think we are going to be going through a long period such as this after Ella’s surgery where she isn’t herself yet (In fact she will never be that same self again). I Hope this hospital stay won’t be too lengthy and that Ella will wake up tomorrow morning all smiley and energetic (and hungry!) So they will let us go home.