Joshua's EEG

Joshua had an EEG today to check for seizure activity. He hasn't had any seizures that we're aware of, but the neurologist just wanted to make sure there haven't been any and that he's not having any now. So we went to the EEG lab and got Joshua all hooked up.

Things started out well! I was able to distract Josh for a little bit while the tech was marking where to put the electrodes...

Then things started to go down hill. Quickly.

After all the spots were marked, we got him calmed down and she started putting the electrodes on. Joshua complained a little bit, but he didn't make a huge fuss.

She wrapped his head in a bandage to keep everything in place and started the test. Josh was monitored while he slept (all that crying wore him out!) and then we woke him up to shine a bright strobe light in his eyes. :( Poor Joshua. Even though he LOVES lights, the flashing light was sometimes too much for even him. Then it was all done! She pulled the bandage and all the electrodes off and what was left was a pretty pathetic sight! Poor Joshua had goop caked in his hair, on his cheek & on his forehead.

If there is anything to be concerned about, we'll find out right away, but I don't anticipate hearing anything. So don't worry...he's just fine. :)