In order to rule out seizure activity and heart problems, Kyle's specialist ordered an MRI and EKG. There is nothing more heart breaking to a mother than to watch as her 4 year old is held down by his parents and nurses in order to inject an IV into his arm....then only to watch as he passes out in 6 seconds after receiving the "sleep" medicine. Kyle went so limp that he could not support his head.......just like an infant.........in 6 seconds flat! We then had to watch as he was put into the MRI machine and sit there just praying for it to be over. 
I almost rubbed a hole in Gator's hand worrying. After the MRI, they did the EKG. It took Kyle over an hour to fully wake up from the anesthesia and be able to support his head again.What's worse it that we had to wait days for the results. The MRI came back negative, but the EKG showed signs of mild Arrhythmia.
Kyle is now being referred to a Pediatric Cardiologist for further testing. See, there is a history of heart disease in both Gator's and my families, plus Gator has Wolf Parkinson White syndrome (he had surgery a couple of years ago that corrected it though). The specialist can not give Kyle any kind of medicine to slow him down, in order for him to learn, until he gets a clean bill of health....heart and 
head wise.We have genetic testing on Tuesday and are suppose to get some form of diagnosis on March 8th from the specialists. Who knows, but I am ready to know exactly what we are dealing with so we can attack it head on.
Along those notes, after the MRI and EKG on 2-16-07 we took Kyle to Myrtle Beach for the weekend (after a trip to Wal-Mart for a much deserved toy). WE ALL NEEDED A BREAK! We had a great time.....just relaxing. Kyle had a blast at Ripley's Aquarium, swimming in the indoor pool & hot tubs, chasing waves on the beach and flying a kite for the first time.
We also got to see my former youth director and very dear friend, Harry Tokunaga.Thanks for all of your prayers and support! We love you!
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