Another EMU Visit

Will's seizures started to increase in January, and despite changes in medication and adding different medicines/steroids, we haven't had any decreases. He has been having several in his sleep on most nights. He typically has 4-10 a night. They aren't very long or noticeable (most of the time), unless you're a paranoid Momma.

Will and I returned to Vanderbilt this afternoon for him to be admitted for a one night stay in their Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, EMU. We are here to make sure he doesn't have electrical status epilepticus during slow wave sleep, ESESS. That basically means that even though his body is able to rest his brain is not. This can result in cognitive impairments. Will always amazes me with how well he takes all the poking and prodding in stride. He is generally very patient and really tries his hardest to cooperate, but at the same time isn't shy about letting you know if he doesn't like something. He's a good mix of stubborn and agreeable. He has already fallen asleep and had a few seizures so I'm hopeful will know in the morning. So thankful to have a wonderful hospital so close to home.