Well Id like to quikcly explain what happened this morning at about 6 am with my 6 month old daughter.

First, she has never slept well. She eats every three hours around the clock. Second, my son had two unexplained seizures when he was her age.

This morning, Morgan's breathing pattern changed quite noticeably. She seemed to struggle and was very rhythmic. She was not not jerking or twitching, however. This episode went on for at least a minute with me trying to awaken her . . .she scared me. she was floppy and pretty much unrespnsive during this episode. near the end of the episode, she seemed to arouse but then quickly settled back into the strange breathing and it took a few more seconds - maybe 20 -30 for her breathing to regulate.

What in the world was that??? Just normal baby breathing? A seizure? A bad dream? Apnea? (she did not turn blue)

I am at a loss as to whether to call my doctor or not. I already have a reputation as a over concerned mother and it seems we always deal with something unusual with both my kids from time to time. Id hate to call and just be laughed at. So someone please advise me if this sounded like normal infant sleep? Thanks so much!!

STephanie

Mothers know best. Never worry about what the docs or nurses are going to say. My sister's newborn had seizures. He was adopted. They are very hard to detect in very young children. His turned out to be a thyroid problem. The birth mother had a problem with her thyroid and it messed up his to start with. He could of died or had permanent brain damage. It's worth checking out if you have any doubts. They put him on a special formula and gave him pure calcium and he has never had another seizure. He's nine now. Best wishes!