Preparing the children...role play?

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My husband and I were discussing role playing with the kids what to do if I have a seizure. We were planning on writing scripts, and then posting some check lists in places that will be easy for them to find. Our concern is them being at home alone with me while my husband is grocery shopping or, when he gets a job.

So, we need ideas of how to present this. They are 7 and 11, and we have never done more than fire drills. :/
 
It would make me feel better to educate the kids on a full list of medical emergenices and what to do, especially if they were at school. I wouldn't feel so highlighted then as a sick one. They may be better educated with their classmates.
They could each participate as the affected one.
 
Thanks Chaz, I will call the foundation on Monday.

DayDreamer, that's not a bad idea either, but right now we want to start with this topic. :)
 
I have role played with my children for sure. I have 3 and the eldest is 6. She knows how to diall 911 and we have practiced it a few times. It's hard to get across when she should call since she is used to my regular simple partials.
I have told her if she is ever scared then she can call it. I hope that covers it.

I have also told her to go to our neighbours house if she feels she needs help. They both know about my issues and just this morning it came in handy when my dog escaped and they took him in.

I keep a list prominently by the front door with emergency numbers of people to contact and what my health conditions are if anyone needs to step in to help.

Being prepared never hurts. Good luck! You may find that if they are prepared then you will be more comfortable and rest easy as well as them.
 
yeah, we are planning to talk with one of our neighbors, the girls are friends, and I attended the mom's last birth. So, even if I'm naked I don't care if she comes over to help if the kids need help.

I only seem to have TCs. Not sure if what I experienced 2 days before my last one was an aura or just a coincidence.

Thanks guys! I'm going to spend some time this week writing the scripts and we'll try to practice next weekend :)
 
My daughter actually did have to call 911 when she was 6 years old and her brother was only 3 years old. I had given them instruction many times on what to do if they ever saw their mommy have a bad seizure. Their dad was a pilot so he was often gone 24/7. Later I was told by a neighbor that after she dialed 911, my daughter called her crying, telling her that something is wrong with her mommy. So this neighbor came running over and took over while the emergency folks were there and took care of my children for the day. My husband was out on a trip while this all happened. So, we always had to be prepared for the unexpected. I've had CP's and TC's. And it happened more than once.
 
Yes, I am especially concerned for when he goes back to work once he finds a job. But, that also includes the fact that our children attend an out of district school, and we are their transportation.
 
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