Ian's overnight EEG

Of all the tests this one stressed me out the most. It's really a pretty simple procedure...They hook up some electrodes to the head and it measures and records brain waves. During a normal EEG the child is sleep deprived, hooked up and the test begins when the child falls asleep. The doctor ordered a 24 hour EEG and this test requires the child to be in a hospital bed for 24 hrs. Anyone and everyone that knows Ian knows that this child does not sit still for 5 minutes let alone 24 hours. I was really worried about how I would keep him in bed and how his behavior would be in a new environment. Well, our prayers (and the prayers of so many others) were answered. I really felt as though I was witnessing a small miracle! Other than a few melt downs, Ian did fabulous! He stayed in bed for 24 hours and he kept all the equipment on. Primary Children's took really good care of him letting him order anything he wanted of the menu at any time and bringing lots of drinks and snacks. The room we were in was pretty crappy. It was right next to the emergency room and we could hear the helicopter land and leave and the ambulance come in. The blinds were also broken in the room and so once Ian was finally asleep (around 1 a.m.) I laid there wide awake because of the lights blaring in. Oh well....

Thanks to all those who prayed in our behalf. We are hoping these tests will reveal something!