02/12/2023
Infantile spasms.
I’ve been trying to find the right words to update everyone on our sweet girl. On Tuesday we took her in for another EEG, probably her 20th one or so in her life so far. During the EEG she had a few spasms that seemed to be her normal to me. Her daddy slept with her in the chair. ♥️
The doctor called me that afternoon (Micah was at school) to let me know that it was confirmed to be small acute seizures and that he was going to partner with a bigger childrens hospital in St Louis to have them look the report over as well. I was so sad for my baby girl, and even more sad that she’d been having these all along and I had no idea.
The next day the doctor called again and asked that we come in person to talk to him about Abigail and the next steps to take. I was so nervous all day. We got there and he explained that she is having infantile spasms. They read very similarly to seizures on a scan. He went on to explain that we caught these early on and that hers were very small compared to a “normal” scan of infantile spasms and that he is hopeful for a quick turn around. She will be on a steroid for 30 days with a strong antibiotic and anti reflux medication. We will have to get her blood sugar and pressure checked once a week as well.
Micah and I are thankful for this answer to prayers. What we thought all along was reflux with no solution wasn’t that at all. We prayed that God would give us an answer to what it was so we could get her on the right treatment. And he did just that.
We serve a mighty God who continues to have his hand in Abigail’s life and her story just keeps
Getting better and better. We are so proud of our sweet babe and cannot wait to see what the rest of her life holds. ♥️
As always, thank you for joining us in this journey and for praying alongside of us.
We love you all!
-the Rodgers.
