Update 10/27/2008

(Beckham resting around noon today, he has spent most of his time sleeping since last night)

Today we learned that Beckham was seizing because he was having a stroke. There is a bleed at the site of the clot and that was the causative factor of yesterday's seizure activity.

Tonight he had another seizure episode (around 9pm) in which again became unresponsive to environment and his eyes turned into a left fixed gaze. Also, like yesterday Ativan was used to stop symptoms. He is now sleeping heavily as is common after a seizure.

As for what to do next nobody knows the right answer. Heparin is an option, but because of his low platelet count it could increase bleeding. Not giving heparin is an option, but despite taking away the risk of bleeding you are now risking further thrombosis (clotting). Because of the location of the bleed surgery is not an option.

Decisions are made in a collaborative effort between the intensivists, pediatric neurologists, pediatric hematologists, and his cardiologists.

As for Kim and I the only thing that compares in how difficult it is to watch Beckham go through this is what we watched him go through the first 16 days of his life. This is a close second.

We can only ask that you keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Also keep his healthy care providers in mind as you pray for they face many difficult decisions concerning is route of care.

It is difficult not to have our little man entertain us with his contagious laugh and smile that are available anytime of day when he is healthy.

Again, we will try and keep you updated. We understand that those who know Beckham love him as much as we do.

Beckham & Co.