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Layla wiping her brow and that big exhale ❤ she is quite the actress.

When I turned 13, I started having seizures. It took a few different medicines, patience and a lot of prayers before I was diagnosed with epilepsy. Eventually the right medicine was found and it was determined my epilepsy was triggered by hormonal changes. The medicine controlled the seizures. At age 25 when I became pregnant it was recommended that I stop any seizure medication as it could cause birth defects. No medicine and no seizures until after delivery while in recovery. So back on meds. But only for a short time as five years later I was seizure free. Not sure why just grew out of them I guess. Continue your prayers and have faith Carlin. You are not alone. 🥰🙏

Layla  has so much personality, she makes my heart smile.

Layla is truly her daddy’s daughter. She is hilarious ❤️🥰

I never comment on videos, but I felt compelled to do so on this one.

I had brain surgery as an infant and had that surgery revised as a young child. So, naturally,  I am prone to migraine, due to the trauma to my skull. Through a series of events- I won’t describe here- I ended up having seizures and stroke like symptoms (chronic migraine) in the fall of 2019. After almost 18 months of testing, different types of medicine and adjusting dosages...I have found great results today. Praise the Lord! He answered many prayers and gave wisdom through great doctors, proper treatment, medicine, and lifestyle/diet changes.  

During the course of my journey, I kept a journal and I noticed my symptoms greatly increased once a month. I ended up having a hysterectomy (granted I’m almost 40, and was done having children). However, upon receiving the biopsy they discovered a rare condition that actually caused inflammation (which can trigger migraine) and this condition apparently can cause a whole host of other neurological issues as it decreases vitamin D levels in your body. It was an absolute game changer. I have been able to wean off of almost all medicine.

My encouragement to you is to keep a journal, I’m sure you already do this, and monitor any pattern or trigger. I’d be happy to share more with you, but in any event I’m praying for you. You’re doing a great job of shining your light in the valley and being a testimony, of His faithfulness- hang in there!🙏🏽

I have a rule that you can't buy yourself anything in December so that you don't accidentally buy a gift someone else got you.  So frustrating, sorry.

Remember that you don't owe anyone an explanation or details about your health. Just tell people I'm doing good, or I'm about the same and thank you. Don't stress about details. ❤️

When you have a chronic illness it is difficult. Take care of you so you can take care of your children. Have your dog trained to alert her. The dog will go every where with you

Western medicine will only suppress the symptoms but taking a holistic approach will cure the root problem.

If you’re having auras your having a seizures.   You may need continued med tweaks.   Also, they have never found the cause of my sons seizures …the goal is keeping them controlled with meds.   It can take a long time to get adjusted to the meds.   Don’t quit!!!   Seizures can be fatal.   Also, my son started having migraines when he started having seizures, which they told me was common.    He was 4.  It was horrible to watch him suffer.    Even now, at age 30 he battles headaches and he always has a headache after or before a seizure.   Excedrin is the only thing that helps.   Good luck.   💗💗

You  guys should probably go ahead and rename this “The Layla show” She’s definitely the star!

We have a family rule in place...no buying for yourself from Thanksgiving till Christmas day. Works pretty good.

Please please please don’t give Izzy rawhide!!  Dogs can’t digest it and it can cause blockages that have to be surgically removed. A much better choice is bully sticks. They are digestible. Just be careful when it gets really small. It can be a choking hazard. Merry Christmas 🎄

If you are looking for answers, contact the docs at The Wellness Way, in Green Bay, WI. Their approach to health is common sense - blood tests, urine tests, hormone evaluation, etc. The answers are there, let them guide you into renewed health. I speak from experience - they know their stuff.

As someone who has suffered with migraines for almost 30 years they are no joke.  I was diagnosed with hemiplegic migraines.  When I was pregnant with our fourth daughter my hemiplegic migraine presented like a stroke.  Slurred speech and everything.  For weeks before that episode it felt like fire was running through my body from my foot all the way up to the side of my face.  It was excruciating pain that woke me up.  I also have ocular migraines.  My neurologist was awesome and I feel like you are heading the right direction to get the answers you have been looking for for so long.  Don't give up, fight for answers.

The feeling you get before you feel like you are going to have a seizure is called an aura, my daughter use to get those.

Hey me again. I hate it when people keep asking you how you are doing medically. It’s as if they see you for the medical situation instead of who you really are. I find saying “next question “….  Helps stops people from asking all the time. I understand that when you are reminded you think more about it. I think that because of people not knowing much about it they are asking without thinking
So from someone who has the silent seizures and sometimes wandering. Thank you for being a voice about seizures and epilepsy even if you didn’t realize that you are! Keep doing what you can and adapt where you have too. In that and with God’s love you’ll be stronger than ever before!
❤you and stay strong in the Lord

You are both doing an amazing job of raising happy, smart, curious, kind and loving kiddos. Watching Evan with Layla - and how he encourages her to be her full self and builds traditions and fun jokes between them … it’s simply beautiful and moving (especially if you are a daughter without a father/relationship). Congratulations to you both. It is a challenging time in life. I really appreciate what you share with us - speaking now of the health situation - I know it can be easier to just not address it … I’m so happy the meds are helping. I, like you both, wish very much they can pinpoint a diagnosis and that then, will help you reclaim the life you had before this all started. Being chronically ill and on heavy medication is a tough road. And the mystery and unknowing is unsettling. I’m sure you wonder about what the future holds. I’m so glad you have each other to be supports and confidants and partners through this big challenge. Clearly it is only bringing you closer as you tap into all that love and empathy a couple must have to get through the hard things in life. We all may have different ‘hard’ but we all have hard and we have so much compassion for what it feels like in the midst of it all.

Have a lovely holiday. I have friends in Nashville and I’m in MInnesota- so I know you are getting your version of super bad and freezing cold weather - as we are! Enjoy that little girl. She is at the perfect age for the magic of the holidays. peace and care to you and your family. ☮️

My brother went through a similar bout of sudden onset seizures. Couldn’t drive and took meds for a bit like you. Then he just quit having them. Never discovered the cause but he hasn’t had a seizure in years. Merry Christmas 🎄 to you all!