The dreaded EEG

What a long day it has been! We were admitted to MCG this morning for round two of Sadie’s EEG. We were not able to get a wireless room this time. That was a big disappointment, but so far hasn’t proved terrible. Of course they didn’t hook her up to the leads for several hours. It took 45 LONG minutes to glue the leads onto her head…all 27 of them. 4 had to be redone because Sadie had managed to knock them loose. I have always thought Sadie was a fighter, but now I am convinced! The girl might be little, but she is strong!!! It took both me and Joe laying on her and holding her head and we still struggled! It was just as awful as the first time but at least we were prepared this time. They did try to sedate her with Benadryl, but that did not work. The only benefit to the Benadryl was that right after the tech was done, she fell asleep on Joe and had a nice nap! It did nothing to calm her down or prevent her intense crying/screaming during the whole ordeal.

A positive note (in a weird way) is that when she woke from her nap she had a short spell of shaking. So that was good to be recorded for the doctors to see. Our afternoon was pleasant with visits from two sweet families! We were given yummy treats, a delicious meal and good fellowship! It helped make the time pass! Joe and I also got to relax and read while Sadie slept! The nurses are really kind and the same ones from before. We even have the same room…just not wireless!

Thank you for praying. You can continue to pray that the night would be “wonderfully horrible” as my friend Ali put it! Wonderful in the sense that she will have seizures…such a paradox! Presently, Sadie is having a hard time falling asleep. You can pray for that too!