Need your healthy girl vibes for my baby niece...

[ScreamingMeemie]

This is Violet,21 months:



She got really sick with the flu last weekend. She was doing better and then had a seizure. They think it may have been febrile seizure but she wasn't really running a temp. She had another seizure and stopped breathing. They have run CT scans and nothing so far. She seems okay now, but we are really worried. My brother is besides himself. :( I wish I lived closer. Please muster up any positive vibes that this is just some flukey baby thing.

She is a total doll baby!

[aquart]

1. I'm focused on her picture sending what vibes I can.

She looks like pure joy.

May she recover and flourish.

[ScreamingMeemie]

10. Thank you so much aquart...she is a delight and I miss her so much.

Hugs,Laura

[Rabrrrrrr]

2. What a cutie! Love the Cindy Lou Who hairstyle!

Good thoughts emanating from me toward her.

Can't imagine what the parents are going through.

[ScreamingMeemie]

11. My 13 year old did that to her hair. Violet adores her and wanted to

play dress up. We thought she looked like Cindy Lou too! Thanks Rabrrrrrr. My brother is afraid to sleep for fear that it will happen again, I really wish I was closer so that I could spell them awhile. She's about to be a big sister so Momma needs her rest. :(

Hugs,Laura

[Fleshdancer]

3. well if my tears can help....

wow. My thoughts are with you and your family...this is horrible. What a sweet angel of a girl.

[ScreamingMeemie]

12. Thank you Gloria. I so wish I could be there.

She is an angel.

Hugs,Laura

[Kathy in Cambridge]

4. Sending positive vibes her way

and prayers. Poor baby! She's adorable!

[ScreamingMeemie]

13. Thank you very much.

This is my favorite picture of her.

Hugs,Laura

[blm]

5. Absolutely.

My 3yo had the flu in Dec.for 3 weeks. High fever for 6 days. It was a really rough time.

It's one tough virus and lasts longer than most.

Best wishes to you all.

[ScreamingMeemie]

14. Thank you blm. I am glad your little one is doing better. It is so tough

when they are small. She had a low to midgrade fever which is why we were surprised at the seizures. It is one tough virus. She had never thrown up before, poor thing, and had no idea what was happening. :(

Thanks again

Hugs,Laura

[Pithlet]

6. Sending plenty of healthy baby girl vibes her way.

She's an absolute doll.

[ScreamingMeemie]

15. Thank you Pithlet!

When she was born we were all shocked by this beautiful blond, blue eyed creature joining our dark haired family.

Thanks

Hugs,Laura

[flamingyouth]

7. Lots of healing vibes going out to Violet

What a sweet little girl. I'm so sorry to hear this. Please keep us posted!! :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

18. Thank you Lisa. It's been a couple of frightening days for them. I

am so worried about her. You bet I'll keep you posted. I am really hoping that the worst is over, but I'd feel better if the doctors could tell them exactly what happened.

Thanks again.

Hugs,Laura

[UrbScotty]

8. Vibes are coming! (nt)

[ScreamingMeemie]

19. Thank you so much!

You guys are the best. I have been so worried.

Hugs,Laura

[dolo amber]

9. Hugs for baby Violet

(what a beautiful name) and family.

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

20. Thank you so much!

My brother wanted to name her after a flower. Violet is appropriate, because her eyes are this beautiful purple/blue.

Thanks again for all the thoughts..

Hugs,Laura

[YellowRubberDuckie]

16. What a precious baby girl...

Sending Good vibes and thoughts her way. :hug: for you and your family, Mrs. Grumpy. Keep us posted.
Duckie

[ScreamingMeemie]

21. DUers are the very best. You guys have helped immensely to take

away that feeling that I could/should be doing more. I sure will keep you posted.

Hugs,Laura

[put out]

17. Everything positive for this sweetie.

And strength and a measure of "hang in there" for her daddy/momma. And for you, too. Babies do the flukiest things. Peace to you all.

[ScreamingMeemie]

22. Thank you very much. It hurt to hear my brother's voice when he

called me. I just wish I could be there for him. I appreciate all the kind words and thoughts. I really am hoping that she just had one of those strange little episodes that babies sometimes do.

Hugs,Laura

[Lizz612]

23. I hope the cutie gets better!

Lots of good vibes to her and your family. Having little ones get sick is hard, I hope she gets better soon! :hugs:

[ScreamingMeemie]

28. Thank you Lizz...

She seems to being doing better. We are just worried about the seizures. The second one was really bad. Thank goodness my sister in law was right next to her.

Thanks again,

Hugs,Laura

[Lars39]

24. Sweet cheeks!

Sending whatever I have that is needed. :hug:

I had febrile seizures when I was an infant. Really scared my folk at the time. Hope it was just a fluke and everything settles down so everybody can get some rest.

Lars

[ScreamingMeemie]

29. Thank you Lars. My mom was telling me that I used to have these

fits of delirium when I was quite small and got sick. I am hoping she happens to take after her aunt. THank you again.


Hugs,Laura

[madrchsod]

25. positive vibes

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coming her way..keep the faith..

[ScreamingMeemie]

30. Thank you rchsod!

They are much appreciated.

Hugs,Laura

[Liberal Christian]

26. Prayers ascending, MrsG

Where does she live?

[ScreamingMeemie]

32. Thank you WyoMee.

She lives in Southern California and I am in Michigan. It is so hard to be so far away. I just want to get out there and swoop her up....and give mommy and daddy some rest.

Hugs,Laura

[Maddy McCall]

27. What cute little apple-cheeks!

Will say a prayer for her and your family. Having a little one go through something like this traumatizes everyone around the child.

My 10-yr-old had a severe and sudden health problem when he was two. He recovered, and I know your little niece will, too. Kids are so sweet and innocent that it makes you question, "Why them?"

Good vibes coming from Mississippi! :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

34. Thank you jchild.

It is so scary. He just called and she seems to be doing better. They took her to a neurologist today and so far so good. He just called while I was typing this.

Hugs,Laura

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[fortyfeetunder]

33. kissy kissy on that cute little girl

Hope she's feeling better

[Donkeyboy75]

35. vibes sent

Hope everything's OK!!! I know how scary something like this can be.

[bleedingheart]

36. Sending good vibes your way!

what a sweetie pie...I know how horrible it is to have a child be so sick so I pray for a speedy recovery for that little gal.

[mvd]

37. Sending good vibes, MrsGrumpy

And I'll keep you and your adorable niece in my thoughts. Make sure to keep us updated. :hi:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

38. ~healing cybervibes~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Feel better soon, li'l sweetie!

[grannylib]

39. Oh, cutie patootie...my prayers are with you, your brother, Violet and all

others who love and care about her...

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

40. Aw. What a sweetie!

Sending vibes for the whole family. :grouphug:

[bubblesby2002]

41. That's the cutest picture

I'm passing along good thoughts and happy feelings.

[SoCalDem]

42. Here's a cyberhug for your niece.. Hope she's better

I had a febrile siezure when I was about 3 and I ended up fine.. They just dunked me ina tub of cold water and the doctor made a housecall afterwards and gave me some aspirin.. (Back then they didn't know about aspirin being dangerous..)

She'll be fine :)

[blondeatlast]

43. Prayers to her and family.

What a cutie; you can just see she's got personality plus from the photo. Those dimples!

[Lindsey]

44. I just did a visualization treatment on her -

there's a great philosophy called science of the mind (NOT scientology) that I'm somewhat involved with. I did a prayer/visualization treatment that she's already in perfect health. I said her precious name out loud so the spirit up there will take wonderful care of her. Peace - and please let us know when you get back the positive news!

[Richardo]

45. What a doll!

Her grin is certainly infectious - I'm sitting here with a smile on my face.

I hope she's OK... best to you and your brother and sis-in-law... and Violet! :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

46. **Update for wonderful DUers***

My brother called last night--a phone call at 10:30 can be a scary thing. But they took her to a neurologist and he is not sure if it was febrile seizures or not. He said it could have been caused by dehydration or it may be something else all together. He did say that seizures of themselves are not fatal even though the baby may appear to stop breathing. He told them that after 72 hours without a seizure she will be out of the danger zone. They don't want to give her any anti seizure medicine, so they are taking a wait and see (i.e. stay up all night) attitude. So, for the most part, I take that as positive news and thank you all again for your well wishes. I am feeling somewhat better after talking with my brother.

:loveya: Laura

[KCDem]

49. sounds like she'll be okay!

What a cutie-pie. Lots of good health vibes sent!

:hi:

[soleft]

47. My son had a febrile seizure when he was 18 months old

They can be quite terrifying at the time, but not have any serious or lasting effects.

We were on a crowed train coming back from my parents on Father's Day in 1991. A woman sitting across from me said, there's something wrong with your son. He had a cold and had had a tempurature earlier in the day, I had given him tylenol and was due his next dose when we got home.

but the fever spiked and he had a convulsion. I thought he was going to die, it was very traumatic. We got off the train and onto an ambulance. In the ER they gave him a spinal tap to rule out menigitis.

He was in the hospital for several days, during which time he had a few more seizures - when he was released we followed up with eeg and other tests. All were normal.

We never did find out what caused his fever to go so high, but the good news is - he's now 14 years old and very healthy!!!

I wish the same for your niece. What a cutie!

[Coyul]

48. Done

I am sending to the universe healthy vibes for baby Violet.I will even light my special green health candle,and send my wishes for her good health.I know how bad it can be when your kids are sick,I hope she feels better soon.

(oh and after thought) when I was working with seizure patients we learned that nutrasweet may cause more active seizures.So no nutra sweet(really I'd stay away from all artifical sweetners.)

(oops! posted on Coyuls name again. I'm Purji.)