From Seth on the Family Situation
Our view when we look this way is a lot better than the opposite direction.
I wanted to let the readership know why I haven't been responding to emails or writing much the last week. My son has been diagnosed with something called Miller Fisher (no relation), a type of Guillain–Barré syndrome. It's rare, and one of the shittier things that can happen to your kid, but one of the better situations for the pediatric ICU at Mott because you can make a full recovery.
Unfortunately it's a bit of a haul to get there. If the treatment works his strength should return, he can come off the ventilator, and we can get to a new normal where I can get some work done. Until he turns the corner, I'm sorry that a lot of the things I do here are going to have to sit around.
We are not asking anything of any of you right now except patience. If you feel like showing gratitude to someone, please direct it towards the doctors and nurses of the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. I cannot begin to describe the level of caring and competence we've seen here from everyone. Things might have gone in a lot of directions in the last few days, and we are skidding along peak outcomes because of the brilliance and teamwork of their Pediatric, Neurology, Physical & Occupational Therapy, Psychiatry, Respiratory, Child Life Services and above all Nursing staffs.*
On the plus side, we have an INCREDIBLE view of the Arb and Huron River, and the public bathroom/shower we use has a painting of Tate and Denard.
So I think we'll be fine.
* Seriously, everybody one day should see what Rounds look like. It's like watching NASA work an Apollo mission.
August 8th, 2023 at 12:39 PM ^
It absolutely sucks watching your child suffer and there's little to nothing you can do for them.....
Offering up prayers for healing and strength
August 8th, 2023 at 12:41 PM ^
God bless your family, Seth. Prayers up!
August 8th, 2023 at 12:41 PM ^
Take care of your family and yourself Seth. Take all of the time that you need. You've got a lot of friends you've never met that are pulling for you and your son.
August 8th, 2023 at 12:41 PM ^
Keep that positive energy going, push it out into the universe, and no doubt your little guy will crush this.
All the best Seth
August 8th, 2023 at 12:45 PM ^
I don't suppose plum bread would do any good. You have my prayers and fervent wishes for a speedy and complete recovery for your son.
Ruth, you are absolutely under no obligation to provide plum bread, but if you don't think your plum bread could help you are selling your plum bread spectacularly short.
This made me smile.
August 8th, 2023 at 12:45 PM ^
I cannot imagine what you’ve gone through and are going through Seth. We are praying for a full and speedy recovery.
stay strong, and we’ll hear from you when things are better.
August 8th, 2023 at 12:48 PM ^
All positive thoughts and prayers to your son and family Seth.
Those of us in Washtenaw County don't realize how lucky we are to have access to Michigan Medicine, especially when it comes to serious diseases, until we need it. Mott is the crown jewel of the medical campus.
August 8th, 2023 at 12:48 PM ^
All the best Seth, how he has a full recovery
August 8th, 2023 at 12:50 PM ^
Sending good vibes, Seth. If there is anything I can do in this space, let me know. If I ran ran the place, it would instantly go to shit, but if there is anything administrative that needs doing, I will certainly give it a go if I can.
August 8th, 2023 at 12:51 PM ^
Wishing you the best outcome.
August 8th, 2023 at 12:52 PM ^
Best wishes to your son and your whole family, Seth.
August 8th, 2023 at 12:54 PM ^
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and son, Seth.
August 8th, 2023 at 12:56 PM ^
Sending love and prayers to you and your family. Sounds like the worst is over and it's just a waiting game now. Glad you can be a Mott's and have such wonderful care. We're all pulling for your kiddo.
August 8th, 2023 at 12:56 PM ^
If anyone wants to setup a money cannon to fire, I'm more than willing to contribute and I'm sure others here will as well.
Prayers for a full recovery for lil Seth. Motts is the best. Was just there with my little man this week for a broken toe. From start to finish, the staff there is nothing short of amazing. He's in the best hands.
August 8th, 2023 at 12:57 PM ^
Sincerest and deepest sympathies to you and your family, Seth. I am rooting for you boy. He is in great hands.
Mott is quite the hospital. The views from the upper floors are spectacular. My niece and nephew were born there.
I was born in old Woman’s nearly a half century ago. 😬
August 8th, 2023 at 12:58 PM ^
So sorry. Wishing a speedy recovery to your son.
Thoughts, prayers and patience are sent your way. Please, for the love of all that’s Maize and Blue, don’t think about us at all. We are fine. Take care of your family.
And Mott is an incredible place. They are all amazingly skilled and caring people. If you want anything, just ask. They have a department (used to be called Child Life) whose whole job it is to take care of all the non-medical stuff you and your kid need. Incredible people.
Hang in there Comrade. Will be thinking of you and your kid.
Sending good thoughts your way. Glad you are prioritizing family over football content.
Thanks for the update and I can say confidently that everyone here encourages you to take all the time you need. Hoping you get to enjoy a beautiful bludgeoning on 9/2 with the whole family healthy and happy.
Nobody cares about the Blog, we'd rather your kid, you, and your family be safe. I'm really happy you were able to get into Mott. Good luck for an awesome recovery!
Hey now, nobody cares about the what?
August 10th, 2023 at 3:02 PM ^
I care about the blog. Hope that doesn't make me a bad person. I also care about Seth's family!
I'm glad you found the right place and that the team thinks they can help your son. Your family is numero uno. Don't worry about us. We need you but we can be patient. Go Blue!
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Best wishes and prayers for your family!
Best wishes to your family for a speedy and complete recovery.
Our prayers are with you and your son (and whole family for that matter), Seth. Nothing scarier than dealing with a serious health issue for your child (young child no less). Hopefully your son is through this soon.
My aunt had/developed GBS a couple years ago and it was obv a scary experience for her and the whole family. She was in the hospital for a bit while regaining full breathing and motor function but is otherwise fine now luckily.
Again - hoping for speedy recovery for your little guy.
We're here for you Seth! Keep up the positive attitude, wishing your son and your family healing!
Much love to you and your family, Seth.
I'm wishing your son a full and fast recovery. Take care of yourself and your family.
Best of wishes to your son, and your whole family Seth.
My wife is a nurse in the PICU at Mott. Her name is Ashley, a blonde. If she is taking care of your son, he's in good hands, she's an awesome nurse. All of those nurses and doctors are incredible. Speedy recovery to your son.
I don't think we've had Ashley yet, but all the nurses on this floor are incredible. Was she working today, or did she miss coffee and NYPD day?
August 8th, 2023 at 10:20 PM ^
She’s working Wednesday and Thursday this week. They’re all great. Hope your son gets better asap. He’s in great hands.
August 9th, 2023 at 12:17 PM ^
We met. According to the PICU Accords of 2023 between my wife and yours, you and I are now officially the two biggest geekwads on the planet.
Also she's going to miss Taco Night on Friday.
All the best with recovery to your son and family, Seth. So sorry you're all going through this
Wow man! Praying for a full recovery for your son.
Sorry to hear Seth, but glad you are in good hands. My wife works there as a nurse. Really puts in perspective how our troubles are really not that bad. Healthy kids and family really is so important. Thanks to all the nurses who do those tough jobs.
Sorry to hear
Seth, of course I'm prejudiced, as are many others on this blog, but with your son at C.S. Mott, he couldn't be in better hands. Go Blue and Go Son of Seth.
Praying for you and your family. Your son gots this! Be brave little one!
As a dad to a child with multiple, severe disabilities, I know exactly where you are and what you are going through. We've spent hundreds of nights in the hospital and don't have a "cure" per say, but:
We have a road. And a plan. And a committed, dedicated, wonderful care team. And friends and family to lean on when things get tough.
When it comes to your kid the intensity is magnified tenfold. While our situations are not the same, people like myself are the ones to lean on for advice, encouragement and support. Literally, having other dads with kids like mine has made all the difference.
We are all here for you, Seth. Prayers up for your boy.
Thought and prayers to your boy and your family Seth.
Seth, echo what everyone else has said. As a parent, you would instantly take on 1000x pain suffered on behalf of your child.
If the mgoblog community can provide you any financial or meal delivery or any other such support, please let us know. For all the infighting among the Michigan fanbase, we are the best when it comes to a time of crisis. And for all you and the rest of the mgoblog team have given us, literally for free, over the years we'd all be happy to support in any way we can. Don't be shy and don't hesitate to ask for help (if it's needed).
This is so awful to hear, Seth. Sending thoughts and prayers, anything else you need just let us know — our patience is the least we could do considering all the time you've dedicated to us!
Best wishes.
God Bless and I pray he makes a fast and full recovery!