May 16, 2008 | Filed under: Stuff
So Middle, aka Heart Patient, came up to me last night pale and shaky and clutching her chest. This is never good. Six minutes and twenty seconds later (yes I was counting) I had her in the ER with her pediatric cardiologist on the phone.
“Don’t panic,” the doctor said. “It could be anything.”
Yeah, not helping.
So once again we went through the whole spiel. The blood work, the EKG, the echocardiogram, the x-rays . . . and the good news? Her heart was still in working order.
The bizarre news is that on top of her bigeminy rhythm she has something called Tietze’s Syndrome. It’s an inflammation between the ribs and the cartilage that is extremely rare, but when it occurs it’s almost always mistaken for a heart attack.
Good to know.
It seems that Middle is destined to give me panic attacks. I should have known from day one when she made her entrance in this world and gave me a mischievous smile. The nurse said it was just gas, but I knew the truth — she was going to give me gray hair before my time.
This has proven true on more than one occasion, and I have a feeling there will be many more. But Middle? If you’re reading this instead of resting like you’re supposed to be, you should know, I wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Judy F says:
never a dull moment in the Shalvis household huh…
Hope she is doing better. Sending lots of hugs to you both.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 2:49 amStacy ~ says:
I’m so glad it wasn’t anything more serious. Nothing is worse on a parent than having to worry about your child. At 36, my mother still panics over me (and hey I’m not that bad). Take care, both of you.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 3:09 amKim A. says:
Very scary! I’m glad she’s okay, though.
Sending Light (positive healing energy) to you all.
-Kim in Ontario
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 4:26 amMental P Mama says:
Oh my heavens….so glad you had the ending you did. Feel better Middle One, and mom, you should get some rest, too!
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 4:38 amHeather Harper says:
Bless her heart.
Sending positive thoughts…
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 4:53 amBarbara-Jo says:
Cookies are in the mail! Have a restful weekend.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 5:14 amKate Hardy says:
Very glad she’s OK, Jill. And a big hug to you, too.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 5:18 amSuzanne says:
Ack!!! I’m glad she’s okay. That’s scary.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 5:22 amSonya says:
Soooo glad everything is okay. We’ve gone through so much with our 5 year old - she’s (we’re) lucky she’s still here. I consider those gray hairs natural highlights and wear them like the latest fashion and a badge of honor. You should too. Enjoy every moment.
Thinking of you and sending good vibes your way.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 5:28 amLiza says:
Sending good thoughts and prayers your way. Hope Middle is feeling better soon. Cookies might help you relax a bit.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 5:34 amPat L. says:
So glad it turned out to be nothing series. But they can sure give you scares and it doesn’t change when they get older.
Rest us, Middle.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 5:49 amPat L. says:
Rest UP I meant. Sorry.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 5:49 amTreasia Stepp says:
Very happy to hear you found out it wasn’t a heart attack. Now both of you get some rest.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 5:58 amDru says:
Jill,
Tell Middle to get some rest and I’ve had the same thing a couple of years ago. She’ll be fine.
Best of health of the Shalvis household.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 6:13 amBailey Stewart says:
You need a hug icon.
(((hugs))) to you both.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 6:16 amLaurie says:
Oh my, how frightening. They don’t talk about these things in the parenting books, do they?
Lots of warm wishes winging your way.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 6:25 amjean says:
Wow, how scary. Can anything be done to stop this?
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 6:44 amJen(aside) says:
Goodness gracious. I’m glad it wasn’t a heart attack! Hopefully it isn’t hurting too badly anymore…
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 7:24 amRobin says:
Oh, Jill. That’s so scary. I hope Middle’s feeling better today. Take good care!
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 7:50 amAnn from Montana says:
Yikes! - Glad all is well, now.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 7:57 amCourtney says:
Sweet Middle. I hope she’s resting and feeling better.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 8:56 amAsthmagirl says:
Both of you need a hug and a nap. Stressful, stressful.
Feel better soon!
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 8:57 amAllie says:
Yikes! I’m glad Middle is okay. Surely you can dye your hair?
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 9:56 amBrandy says:
Glad to hear that Middle is okay! Both of you get some rest!
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 10:43 amCryna says:
Jill, so glad that Middle is going to be okay, hope you both get some rest. Have a good weekend.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 11:06 amapril says:
Never a dull moment! So glad it all worked out.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 11:37 amAshley says:
Hope Middle gets to feeling better soon, lots of rest and cookies for you both!!
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 12:14 pmJane says:
How scary. Glad everything is fine.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 1:30 pmSusan says:
My prayers and good thoughts are making their way to you.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 1:37 pmjeanne says:
I hope she’s feeling better
My oldest has done this to me more time than I care to count. She reacts to things by fainting, has had concussions, and now her migraines are causing lots of problems and more faintings etc. Nothing like getting a phone call when they’re 3 or 5 hours away and there’s nothing you can do.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 2:08 pmCindy says:
*hugs* to you and her!! I’m so glad she’s doing ok and it wasn’t more serious.
Posted on May 16th, 2008 at 5:19 pmVeronica says:
I am so glad that it wasn’t anything worse. Such a pity that you can’t reverse stress induced grey hairs after the stress has gone away.
Posted on May 18th, 2008 at 6:13 am