Bestselling author Kristan Higgins is a mama bear, unabashedly in love with her kids. When she visited the library last night on her last book tour stop before heading home she spoke with great emotion about her family. She had a late miscarriage in her 20’s that makes her appreciate her two healthy children even more than she might have otherwise. She said something like grief can break your heart wide open and make it even bigger.
Most of you know the challenges we’ve faced over the years and I mentioned that Gage was having nightmares for a few weeks and the doctor wanted me to watch him. She recommended us to a pediatric neurologist so yesterday we went to our appointment to discuss the nightmares and the shaking with a very nice doctor. After about 15 minutes he, very nicely, recommended a 3 day video EEG. Gage checks into the hospital on a Sunday afternoon, gets hooked up with all the wires, and then stays there in his room until Wednesday afternoon. Needless to say I was completely floored, not at all expecting this. It seemed so extreme. I was a bundle of nerves, anxiety and a lot uncertainty. I even let myself have a glass of wine over dinner with Jason as we discussed it. Then it was time to leave to see Kristin and I did. Because I needed it.
She was every bit as personable as I’d hoped she’d be based on her presence on social media. She told funny stories, got a little choked up when discussing her miscarriage, answered questions, and spent time with each of us even though the line was long and it was getting late. I made some friends in the line while we waited to meet her and left the library feeling 100% better about life, deciding all worries could wait until morning.
Well, it’s morning and I’m still feeling okay. And I bet if I read one of her books I’ll feel even better. Gage is fine and the hospital stay could answer a lot of questions I’ve had over the years. Keeping my 8 year old in a small room with wires on his head for 72 hours still causes me much anxiety, but I’m putting off the worry until tomorrow. He isn’t scheduled until next month so I can keep the worry away one day at a time for awhile.
Thanks Kristin for getting me over the initial panic 🙂
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Hoping you guys get the answers you’re looking for.
Thank you! Can you imagine keeping one of your boys in a small room with wires attached to his head for 72 hours? It’s inconceivable!
Wow, I almost had to have a glass of wine myself while reading your post! I know you will keep in touch and let everyone knows how it goes because we will all, I’m sure, have our hearts in this for you!
Thank you, sweet Jill. I’m glad the wires aren’t currently attached to my head since there would most likely be some highly abnormal readings.
I think it would be tough keeping a boy that age still for 72 hours, but maybe that’s not the point? I hope and pray it will provide some answers and it will all be worth it in the end.
Well he has to stay in the room and not get crazy enough for the wires to come off his head. That will be hard enough 🙂 Prayers are appreciated.
Sending prayers and will watch for updates.
Re Kristan Higgins – my first email to an author was to her after reading her for the first time. And she answered me 🙂 I will read anything she writes.
She was so lovely in person. Not sure I would have gone for too many authors and she didn’t disappoint.
So glad you went and it helped your momma’s heart. I am sure it will be hard but many prayers with be with you and Gage as you seek answers. I love Kristan’s books!
Thanks Nise. I’m coming to terms with it, but it did help having her there that night for sure.
Praying for Gage, you and Jason and sending you hugs! I’ll keep an eye out for any updates!
Prayers are always appreciated 🙂 Thank you.
Wow! Such a tough time this summer. I hope his stay provides some answers but I’d super anxious about it as well with my boy. Hugs and loves and take care of yourself. I think a glass or two of wine is definitely warranted! Hugs to Gage!
I love that you get some great authors passing through your area. So happy she was just what you needed!
He’s had one more episode since so now I have Jason more firmly on board. I’m getting next to no sleep 😦
Sending positive vibes for You and Gage.
Thank you Diane!