And for the final installment of easy-access info on febrile seizures ...

here's what they look like:

The child having a febrile seizure may:

Have a fever — usually higher than 102 F
Lose consciousness
Shake or jerk the arms and legs on both sides of the body
Roll his or her eyes back in the head
Have trouble breathing
Lose urine
Vomit
Cry or moan

And here's what to do:

Place your child on his or her side, somewhere where he or she won't fall.
Stay close to watch and comfort your child.
Remove any hard or sharp objects near your child.
Loosen any tight or restrictive clothing.
Don't restrain your child or interfere with your child's movements.
Don't attempt to put anything in your child's mouth.
If possible, try to time the seizure using your watch or a clock. Because they're so alarming, seizures often seem to last longer than they really do. Also try to note which part of your child's body begins to shake first, and look for other signs of illness. This can help your doctor understand the cause of the seizure.

The period after a seizure can be almost as scary for the parents as the seizure itself, as the child is totally exhausted by the energy expended in convulsing and can seem comatose. Sam was very floppy, unable to open his eyes for more than a second or so at a time, was breathing very shallowly and barely responded to anything.

Thankfully, kids who've gone through this don't seem to remember anything of the event. Parent's however, will never forget it.

Good luck, and try to remember that, "Within one to two hours of a febrile seizure, many children are back on their feet, running around the doctor's office or playing safely at home. By staying calm, observing your child and knowing when to call the doctor, you're doing everything that's needed to take care of your child."