Our son has epilepsy... (Live Update)

Our son suffered two seizures and was diagnosed recently with epilepsy out of no where! Here's the update...
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[@loristewart9630]

A teacher here & a mom of a child who has had seizures. Make sure ALL his teachers (or anyone who has contact with him) know that he has seizures, what they need to look for, & what needs to be done if he has 1. Then make his teacher prepare the entire class on what they need to do if he has a seizure in class. I did this for my Kindergarten class. I prepared them for the 1st month of school & we went over it daily. I also taught them what to do in PE, cafeteria, music, art class, etc. When my student did have a seizure, my 26 5 year olds knew exactly what to do. They moved away, put their heads down, & sat there so quiet. I had 1 student run across the room & tell the teacher we have an emergency. She came over & called the office (I was not leaving him). This is the best scenario that could have happened & I am so thankful I prepared everyone. I told them that it is scary, but we have to be calm & quiet so he can come out of it quicker. We all did an amazing job!! I hope this helps at least 1 person.

[@leahsmith5026]

I love this!

[@CptRedbeard87]

Hey my name is Clayton. When I was little I was diagnosed with epilepsy as well. I have done the whole EEGs and did the blood tests. I was blessed to be free from it when I was 14. So there is hope. The Lord has helped me to use this as a testimony. I will be praying for him and your whole family during this time.

[@cadeodell5866]

I will pray along with you, I hope gave pushes through this, he is a tough kid

[@gailerickson3219]

Hello from Kalispell MT

[@rachelfree1083]

God bless you

[@lace1245]

This is a wonderful testimony and I’m so glad you’re doing well. May God continue to bless you with good health. Merry Christmas to you!

[@amywilliams843]

I am a pediatric nurse. I have cared for many children with seizures. So many things that trigger them. I would remove the ice cream from his diet. I'm sorry your family's has gone through so much. God is in control. Thank you for all your videos. I laugh so hard.

[@normakornelsen2911]

Hi I'm from Manitoba Canada. I was diagnosed with epilepsy in 1996 a week before my 16'th birthday. I really don't know what my triggers are to this day but coffee or caffeine is definitely one of them, Sugar, stress, and hormonal changes. Hormonal changes being a huge one. This last year I've had a seizure or seizures every two to three months. Seizures are absolutely horrible and I'm so so sorry you are going through this. I have had seizures that lasted over twenty minutes and the person with me definitely thought I was gone. No breathing, lips blue etc. I have the partial seizure, the Deja vu as well as grand mal seizures. And the anxiety after a seizure is insurmountable at times. Hugs to you!!

[@roryfrazier8034]

We went through this with our son. He had seizures when he was 12. He has been seizure free after meds and is now off them. Since he was 13. He is now 24. Prayers for you guys and Gavin!!!

[@queeniesnailcourtlong8743]

I’m sorry to hear about your son!! I hope your hysterectomy went well!! I had a total hysterectomy including my cervix for complications with bleeding. During this time my mom was being treated for ovarian cancer. This is why the doctors took everything out!! I will keep your family in my prayers!!

[@alyfan1]

I'm sorry you had to experience this with him at such a young age. Our son was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 9 months, he's now 27. In 2019 he flew up to Illinois (we lived in Florida at the time) for his brothers wedding. Unfortunately the day before the wedding he ended up in the hospital with pneumonia and Mom flew up to be with him. As she walked into his room she noticed the left side of his face drooping..he was having a stroke. They ended up removing a 2 centimeter clot behind his right eye and stinted a 1 centimeter clot in his neck. it took him a month to recover enough to be released from the hospital and we had to do a go fund me to raise money to get a car to drive him home as he can no longer fly. That was in January of 2019, in April his sister went into his bedroom to wake him up only to find him in the midst of a grand mall seizure. He ended up in the hospital and the seizure was bad enough they had to put him into a medically induced coma to get it to stop. Turns out seizures are a side effect of strokes and the doctors in Illinois NEVER TOLD US! He is now on not only his medicine from the cystic fibrosis but now has multiple medications for seizures. I'm just saying all this to say even though our son is 27 we completely understand what you are going through as parents. Our hearts feel for you in this difficult time of first seizure. It's a feeling I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy and you are both so incredible for sharing your story and getting the facts about seizures to a large audience. You guys are incredible and my wife and I love your videos. Thank you for the positivity and funny videos.

[@christinadewitt832]

I have seizures. I started when I was 35 years old. I got them from my Birth Mom. I am proud of uses helping him. Sending prayers and God bless uses and your family.

[@angelhull5609]

My son has febrile seizures. Which means they're triggered by fevers. It's the scariest thing. I'm terrified every time he gets sick. He just got over the flu and had horrible fevers. I didn't sleep, I just stared at him like a hawk, kept him on meds and when it was getting uncomfortably high I would stick him in a bath to drop the fever down quickly. I know exactly what you're going through and it's so traumatic for everyone. My son doesn't even like going to the doctor at this point because of it. I hope things get better for yall. You're in my prayers. ❤

[@buffysummers74]

My daughter had her first seizure in her mid twenties. Her triggers are anxiety, strobe lights and stress. Im glad your son is doing better. I watch you guys all the time and your the most hilarious couple❤

[@TERCHFDphotographer]

My father had epilepsy that came on by a head injury years before when in his teens. Lights that flicker and rapid flashing can set off seizures. It could be brought on by almost anything. I would be the parent to test the waters (under the doctor's supervision) with the self-serve ice cream. Keep a diary of places, surroundings, activities, and food for the next year so you of process elimination. I'm hooing this is something that he grows out of. God doesn't give us trials to fail but to kearn, grow and share to help others and to bring us together as a human family. Enjoy life, love and live it to the fullest and have a blessed Christmas season.

[@florenceybarra6333]

I’m so proud of you for being so calm and together, if it was me I would’ve lost my mind.

[@user-db9ro8ct5y]

Hi just wanted to say you guys are amazing, with everything you've got going on. I'm a parent of a child with a disability (my son has Duchene muscular dystrophy) and seem to spend my whole time doubting myself over everything. Parenting can be a minefield as it is but throw in the fact of a child with illnesses or disability and omg it's just off the scale scary... I've only just very recently found you guys and your videos and they definitely help me to smile, laugh and relax at the end of the day. Thank you from Clare in the UK xxxx

[@sharroncarmody6119]

Prayers!!! Love the live!! Keep doing them.

[@jennifermcguire5557]

You guys are awesome!! Love the laughs you provide.

[@sheilaholmquist6648]

Love and prayers sent for your son and family. 🙏❤️ (from Minnesota)

[@darcyritchie798]

Love you both, prayers sent for your son from Glenwood Minnesota ❤

[@teresamiller5060]

My daughter (who was my second child) had her first grand mal seizure at 16 months of age. I knew since her birth that something was not right. She consistently had unusual eye movements when nursing. Her pediatrician told me nothing was wrong, but that he felt I had postpartum depression..I made sure he met me at the hospital when the squad brought her in the er. He sincerely apologized. She had an EEG and a plethora of other scans and tests. Her seizures continued, and were considered Hypoxic. She is allergic to phenobarbital. So she was put on Dilantin chew tabs. Unfortunately she had to have finger pokes weekly for her drug levels. Once we got enough meds in her system she did well. The blood vessels to her brain grew larger to more fully oxygenate her brain. She was able to taper her off of all meds by the time she started kindergarten. She has had migraines her entire life though, but no seizures. She has been on seizure meds to help with her headaches throughout adulthood. She is now 40 years old. ❤

[@nicholasaltieri4151]

Sending prayers for you guys speedy recovery for your son

[@theman2171]

Hey my name is Taylor from Tennessee. 2.5 years ago I was diagnosed with late on-set epilepsy and it's scary for the people that have to sit by and wait for it to be over. You feel helpless. But I'm on Keppra like your son and haven't had one since, so he should be be safe with that in his system. Praying he is able to grow out of this!!

[@Chicnoodle269]

Sending prayers to you all. I had to have a hysterectomy also because of endometriosis. I also have a 11 year old that was born with alot of health problems and had his lower lob removed when he was 4 months old. I went through all of it by myself as a single mom of 3 boys. Keep your heads up and praying for you all. 🙏

[@deziraehosford588]

Sending lots of prayers! Love you guys! From texas

[@user-nv8qr9fc5h]

Love your videos and how much fun you have with them. Watching from southeast Minnesota

[@ageingviking5587]

Thoughts , love and prayers for you and your family from your friends in central Pa!

[@ritagreen1540]

Prayers things will get better enjoy watching ya's

[@babetteadams7380]

Praying for your son and your entire family. I love you guys and appreciate all you do to bring your channel to us.

[@tennewsome3714]

Thank you for the laughs. Watching from Kansas

[@ChiefsFan62]

I missed your video live, but just watched it now. Following you from Liberty, IL (good luck finding our small village on the map! lol). Thanks for the video update. You have certainly been dealing with a lot! I sure understand that. This year has been full of doctors and hospitals, starting in November 2022 when my 83 year old dad fell and broke his hip. Because of that, we also found out he had a bad heart valve that needed replaced (he now has a valve made from pig tissue) and had a bladder stone the size of a chicken egg! The doctor’s appointments are just now starting to slow down, although we learned of another bladder issue at his appointment last week. My mom has severe arthritis in her knees, so doesn’t get around very well. I live with my parents, who are both 84 now, and had to quit my job last year to be able to be home full time to care for them. That has been a huge financial stress, so I understand being overwhelmed with life. Our circumstances aren’t the same, but we all at some point get hit with life’s harsh realities. I admire your openness and hope you get some insight from your followers who may be dealing with the same thing. I’ll be praying for your family that things improve and that the hysterectomy goes well. Hopefully 2024 will be better for all of us! God bless!

[@nrice77]

Sending love and prayers from Southeast Texas!

[@jennythefam]

Bless yalls hearts! I love yall!!!

[@AmberMarie..]

Love your videos! Been following you for years!! From Illinois here!

[@jrknox44]

First off, thank you to you guys for providing us all with such great entertainment over the last several years, and just trying to brighten everyone's day a little bit....secondly, Wow, so Chris you really arent kidding, when it rains it freakin pours. It honestly breaks my heart when i see so many bad things happen to such good people. But after watching you guys for a few years now, its very easy to tell how great of a family you guys have and how close you are with each other, and im sure i speak for a lot of people here when i say we have all the faith in the world that once this is all done, you guys are gonna come out even stronger as a family. Thoughts and prayers for all you guys that hopefully the bad times are finally over with for a long, long time and that 2024 brings nothing but joy to you guys. Best of luck to the Balmert clan, and a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

[@clistiarobinson34]

Sending your son and you guys prayers, love and light

[@rachelfree1083]

Praying for you guys! Will keep you in my prayers

[@debraking5138]

You are an awesome couple. Prayers for all of your family.

[@shayebenson2103]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Sending prayers to your family. Sorry you’re going through this. ❤

[@user-py3hw8mo8h]

Love seeing you live!

[@kenzieseverson3911]

Hi from Wisconsin!! Love your videos!!

[@crystalmoreland4701]

Sending prayers your way..wa state here.had a great Thanksgiving and can't wait for Christmas..happy holiday(Merry Christmas).glad to see you again, you 2 are so awesome.

[@Mimi2thebestboysever]

Watching from Western Kentucky! Prayers for you and your babies!

[@JamesS-uo2ff]

Heartfelt concern for your son and all the family, from Iowa.

[@melaniebrousseau6389]

Im from Canada !! Love you guys so much ❤ good vibes for your son

[@laughingdoc19]

Sending all the light and love I've got. ❤️

[@sunflowergirl7564]

You are all in my prayers!! Please keep us posted on your son and your surgery. Love you all! You always make me laugh, so sorry your going through all this. ❤

[@terryw4696]

Hey from Rochester NY here! So sorry to hear about your son! Hopefully they can keep it under control!

[@susankoehler6236]

Prayers for you and Gavin ❤️

[@morningstarart3480]

Listening here from Vermont and sending love!

[@user-rl7pq3vv2t]

Sending prayers 🙏 and encouragement for you and your family from South Florida! 🎉 Love your channel... we laugh so hard at your fun attempts to do silly things. 😂 Keep smiling Balmert Family!

[@michellehaywood2391]

Love watching all your hilarious antics.

[@WolfDragon626]

Hey guys and hello from Seattle! I’ve been following you guys since March 2020 and your videos helped me smile (and many others I’m sure) during the rough times. Thoughts, love, and prayers for your family and your son.❤

[@janicelott7370]

From Kansas ! Love you guys! Pray everybody gets well!! Merry Christmas!😊🧑🏻‍🎄

[@sandrafryer4425]

Prayers to your family. Love you guys

[@slayergurl1234]

Love you guys. Sending a bunch of prayers!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@khart202]

Hi Guys! Watching from IL, love watching you guys!!😊😊

[@LoveRileypup]

Love you both. Great family. You have had your plates full but handle it all with grace. Thank you for all the laughs on my worst days. I have you ALL in my prayers ❤

[@ceel1389]

Praying for you all! Love you guys! ❤

[@maggieg318]

Thanks for being here for all of us! You bring us so much joy & laughter. Maggie G, St Augustine

[@amandacastillo8125]

We love you!! Hi from Florida!

[@debkritzer2577]

Hey from Pa. Love you guys!

[@amandalewis1182]

We're from Kentucky and love watching you guys! We constantly are praying for you and your children 🙏 Hope you all have the best holiday season!

[@katielies1143]

Prayers to your family. Love watching you. From Sunnyside Washington

[@dianabeauchesne6121]

Watching a few day later from NH. You guys always make me laugh with your challenges. Wishing for smoother times for you all. And yes I love the lives. ❤

[@catheytaubl4652]

I just want to say that I’ve loved your videos for a long time and I think you guys are a really fun family to watch. I wish your videos were longer! I’m sorry about the problems that your having with the families health. I’m sending you hugs and prayers.

[@meganfaris1264]

Good morning, from Michigan. Love you guys!

[@laurabrass4522]

Hey y’all from Blythewood South Carolina! We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Our prayers are with y’all and for yall

[@meesa420]

Hello from Kentucky! Love the Nome decor. Hope Gavin gets better soon. I love the videos, even the true videos. Everyone goes through tough times and it's not nice, but nice to know that your not alone.

[@karenkizer9433]

I love watching your videos. I'm 65 and going thru a lot now. You always make me laugh and I am so impressed how you roll with the punches life throws at you. ❤ Stay upbeat!

[@AngelaStClair-lo9md]

Hi from Whiteland, Indiana! We love yall! My brother had seizures as a child, it was scary but he did grow out of it. Some of his triggers were unknown but flashing lights and artificial sweeteners were ones. Praying that the meds help and he grows out of it and your surgery goes well and you recover quickly. Y’all have a Merry Christmas!

[@Gramzee24]

From North central Texas - I appreciate all you guys do to make us laugh out loud! I love your relationship! It’s REAL! And you work at not only keeping it FUN, but encouraging the rest of us to do the same. Love the live feed, even though I’m not seeing it til 2 weeks later. God bless you for being brave and positive having 2 kids with serious medical issues. Keep up the great work!

[@suzanneschannel4109]

I missed the live but watched the replay. So sorry for what your family is going through right now. I’m hoping Gavin grows out of his epilepsy. Stay strong! 💕

[@sharonm1313]

Sending love and prayers. I'm glad Gavin is doing well on the meds. Lindsey, good luck on your surgery.

[@juanitawhite7486]

Sorry I missed the live. I’m watching from Maryland. Praying for everyone. 🥰💜

[@leovillanueva3372]

Hi guys, thank you for bringing joy to our family with all your videos. We did not have this happen with our child, though she had cancer at 19 months and went through all that until age 7; but relative to what your son went through, I was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 13 (tonic-clonic/grand-mal seizures; but also other types while conscious/awake, the belly, the dejavu, and much more) and I'm not gonna lie, it was awful for me and a real struggle, as I experienced the symptoms you described (minus the ice cream piece), but yes on the brain freeze, and also amnesia with a loss of memory of hours, completely erased permanently, and I had so many triggers. I learned to be an overcomer, however, and it strengthened me for all areas of my life. Proper medication is so important because some like Dilantin are awful, so it's important to get him on the one that will work for him. For me, Lamictal/Lamotrigine has been excellent. I'm still on medication and still could have seizures at age 48, if I'm not wise and take care of myself. Regarding testing out triggers, do it during a neurology visit with the EEG on, where it's a safe place, and they often purposely induce seizures for testing purposes. If you need to talk, let me know. But I'll be praying for him and for you guys and for all the doctors, etc. Love you both!

[@jenniferwalden9443]

Bless y’all’s hearts! Good luck with the kids health and your upcoming surgery. Positive healthy healing thoughts to you and the family.

[@amyshaw4729]

I’m so sorry that you guys had to go through this. Thoughts and prayers from Amy Shaw from St. Louis, Mo.

[@jennifergardner9343]

Sending healing vibes to your son from Canada

[@marciadarby3]

Missed the live. Missing your videos. ❤ Love from Louisiana.

[@Yoursunshine-ku9yi]

Caught you a little late!! From Texas!! You guys are hilarious.. Things will get better!! Thank you for sharing your life with us..

[@JMacHab]

You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Watching the “replay.” Hi from Kansas

[@oktobergoddess3304]

Hey, I'm always here watching all of your content!

[@pamdebauch2409]

It's so heartbreaking that bad things keep happening to such amazing people. Love your content and your family! ❤

[@debbieroach7039]

Omg you guys!!! Thank you for sharing with us and please know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✝️ Lufkin, Tx

[@jaynaw4rv]

Your family is in my prayers and thoughts!!!

[@emmiloub8699]

Hey to you both from UK, sending love

[@lorisweet3248]

❤Hello from STL! Not seeing you live but, enjoy your "work " . Prayers for you & the family.

[@bnicoledielschneider]

My son and I love your videos! With life being crazy, we try to get up to date on Team Balmert when we can. Positive vibes are being sent your way from my family for the kids and the both of you. Thanks for being so upbeat for us! ❤❤❤

[@billwlezien8859]

Hello from Denver, Colorado. Sending prayers and positive vibes for all of you.

[@bridgetstenroos4218]

Sending love and prayers for all of you. And you are the best parents and two thumbs 👍 up for keeping calm ❤. Bridget from the Oregon Coast

[@simplylydia]

I'm so sorry, sending hugs and prayers

[@marybethloveschris22]

You guys are so awesome love your channel I hope you have a great day and I'm sorry you're going through this my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time

[@jaqlynuribe344]

Oh man, that's so scary, sending hugs and love your way❤

[@amyrowesmith8981]

Love your sweet family and your positivity! Praying things get better & you find all the answers. Your positivity helps so many, myself included. Thank you for being upbeat through all of life's craziness!

[@deniseniemann5270]

It's always hard when a kiddo is sick. Sending you love, comfort and strength from Katy TX.

[@bradingram6378]

Our family loves your videos, and thank you for sharing. Would love more live videos! Always best wishes to you and your amazing family!

[@bethanyh7790]

My heart truly goes out to you both, may God bless your beautiful family through all your tough times. Stay strong together, you’ve fought a lot already! There’s nothing you guys can’t get through

[@janearl2056]

I hope everything turns out well for Gavin and your family! We love you guys. Prayers from Wyoming!

[@karenkrukowski5566]

Blessings to your family!

[@KraftyLu]

#replay, love you guys....laughter is the best medicine, even in times of trouble. I hope and pray your kids are both going to stay healthy, through the epilepsy and the heart issues!

[@user-nz9il2lm6q]

You are awesome. Always makes me laugh Watching your videos. I'm from Pittsburgh PA.

[@lisaterracciano1114]

I’m so sorry you are all going through so much. sometimes when it rains it pours. I will say a prayer that things turn around for your family. I really enjoy watching you guys. Keep your chin up. 🙏🏻