ER Trip

This morning Nathan took a tumble off of a chair onto the carpet. This is not a completely unusual experience for him as he loves to climb, but this fall scared him. He cried immediately, but picked up momentum and began one of those long drawing in of breath with face turning bright red sorts of things. You know, the kind that seems to last for a very long time and both parents are beginning to shout, "Breathe!" Then he promptly fainted on Daron's shoulder. He woke up just a moment or two later, but it seemed like an eternity. I raced for the phone as I yelled to Daron to keep him awake.

Having reached the phone, I dialed 911 and then Daron mentioned that perhaps we should just call the pediatrician. That sounded like a good idea so I hung up. Of course, the police department immediately called back. I talked to them and explained what happened and they suggested as he was conscious and breathing, we just take him to the ER. I was worried because he was just laying on his back on the floor and being pretty quiet - not a usual thing for our active little boy. But he started to move his arms and legs and was probably just wondering what all the fuss was about.

Daron gave him a blessing and then we proceeded to rush into clothes and jackets. Once we got Nathan into his carseat, he was acting as if nothing had happened. But we continued to the hospital and had him checked out just in case. Aside from starting to get fussy because of the bracelet they put on his ankle and the lack of breakfast, he was just fine. The good news was that the CT scan came back normal and the doctor pronounced him just fine.

Maybe we were a little over anxious. I think his fainting was simply caused by lack of air while crying so hard. Apparently, many children do it. But it was scary nonetheless and I hope it never happens again.

I'm ready to be done with adventures for one week.