Sunday, April 28, 2013

FGS



So, Sophie has started drinking a bit better, but now she's having laughing seizures. They're called gelastic seizures, and  hence a clue to the title of this blog post. Sophie goes through weird periods where she has them off and on for days, so I'm thinking that the refusal -- or inability -- to drink is also neurological. It would be nice if when she broke out into a huge smile and then a cackling laugh, our hearts would be lightened. But, there's something faintly gruesome about the laugh and the smile -- Wikipedia likens the sudden laugh or smile to being sardonic rather than joyful -- so my smile is perhaps strained, and the boys generally look away.

Here's a second clue to the title: I'm sick to death of seizures and thinking about what to do about them. First person to guess what the title stands for gets my copy of War and Peace when I'm finished reading it. Don't knock yourself over.
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  1. 37paddingtonApril 28, 2013 at 5:26 PM

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  2. Ms. MoonApril 28, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    No idea what the title means although I think Angella may have it right. But I have no desire for your copy of War And Peace either.
    Oh Elizabeth. Here's my hand.
    Verification word: Studly. I am not kidding you.

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  3. UnknownApril 28, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    F'in gruesome smile? Though, yeah, just in case I'm right, I'm good on Dostoyevsky for now.

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  4. AnonymousApril 28, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Fuck galastic seizures. If so, I concur in CAPS and am sorry. I just looked them up. So sad. Sweet Jo

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  5. ghkcoleApril 28, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Today sounds challenging and I wish I could just come give you a breather, or perhaps, a more satisfying book to read... This photo of her is very beautiful.

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  6. SJApril 28, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Fuck Getting SSI? :)

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  7. patriceApril 28, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Fuck Gelastic Seizures? Sorry for what you are going through. My husband had a grand mal seizure two weeks ago. Came out of no where. First one (we think) that he's ever had. It made me hurt for you and what you go through on a daily basis. I am so very impressed with you. I used to live in southern California, but now I find myself living in the most conservative county in Ohio. Besides my lovely mom, I am the only democrat in my family. My millionaire brother thinks I'm a nut. Anyway, hang in there. Thank you for your blog. I really enjoy it. You often say exactly what I think, but I can never verbalize it as eloquently.

    Have a lovely week.

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    1. ElizabethApril 28, 2013 at 8:11 PM

      Patrice, thank you for visiting and for leaving a comment. And yes, FGS does stand for Fuck Gelastic Seizures! I am so sorry to hear of your husband's trouble, and I hope that he has no more seizures. I'm also glad to hear that you're holding down the liberal fort in Ohio. You know, both my parents are conservative Republicans, so I envy you your liberal mama.

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  8. TaradharmaApril 28, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    I was gonna say Fucking Goddamn Seizures. It covers all bases.

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  9. fullsoulahead.comApril 28, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    ((Witnessing)).

    Love.

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  10. DeanaApril 28, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    I didn't know they had a name...I just knew I hated them too. Joining in your chant...FGS! FAS!! (all)

    I hope Sophie starts drinking more soon and any laughs or smiles that come from her are on her own, and not because a seizure says so.

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  11. BirdieApril 28, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    Well, I knew the word FUCK needed to be in there. I was thinking Fucking God Damned Seizures. Which doesn't really work for FGS but I think you will accept it.

    Glad someone else won because I don't think I actually want a copy of War & Peace. It really should have been called, "War. What is it Good For?"

    huh..absolutely nothing

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  12. Steve ReedApril 28, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Someone guessed my guess already, but I've read "War and Peace" so it's OK by me. :)

    So sorry Sophie is going through this. Clearly I have some catching up to do!

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  13. Eric FischerApril 29, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    First Go Shave
    Foie Gras Served
    Fart Going Sideways
    No?
    I treat Segev's gelastics the same way as when he clusters with his other seizures, Diastat. For him it stops it and no need to continue. Not working for Sophie? Hope you get on top of the drinking though, especially with the heat heading your way (like over here, 95 degrees yesterday)
    Best wishes.

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    1. ElizabethApril 29, 2013 at 3:14 PM

      Thanks, E Fischer -- for your always present sense of humor. We do have Diastat on hand, and we use it sparingly to give Sophie a break when she clusters often, but to tell you the truth, it takes about a month of living out of her when we do, so it's sort of not worth it.

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  14. ClaireApril 29, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    I hate those types of seizures too. They're like a slap in the face. "Look! She's happy!!" Oops...nope...na nana nana naaaaaa.....

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  15. Vesuvius At HomeApril 29, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Damn. I was so sure I had it with "Fuck Gary Sinise".

    The seizures sound unnerving. I knew what you meant right away and yeah. Fuck 'em.

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  16. AndreaApril 29, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Oh Elizabeth. I am so sorry. NFF. (Cheat sheet: No fucking fair.)
    Beautiful picture of Sophie.

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  17. Alicia DApril 29, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    no guesses... only love for you!!!

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  18. karioApril 29, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    I love that, through it all, you lose neither your wicked sense of humor nor your investigative curiosity. I am so sorry you are all experiencing this right now. I hope it is short-lived.

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  19. eApril 29, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    I figured as much but have read Tolstoy in an earlier time. My only thoughts are for you and lovely Sophie. Hugs and PS I love the Welada. Thanks much.

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  20. FrancescaApril 30, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    sorry to read this.

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