January 9, 2008 We started Dox on a milkshake of PediaSure and Carnation Instant Breakfast (CIB). His orthopedic doctor is looking to do the VEPTR procedure on him. The worst side effect of this is skin breakage. Dox is pretty thin for his age so I needed to find a way to add bulk to his body without causing other problems. CIB was it. It adds the extra calories he needs along with the extra nutrients he needs. January 10, 2008 Dox weighs 36 pounds and is 39 inches tall. Woo Hoo! February 10, 2008 Dox weighs 37.9 pounds (17.2 kg) March 27, 2008 Dox went to see Dr. Bruno today. In a few days Dox will have dental surgery to remove/cap his baby teeth. March/April 2008 Dox lost his first baby tooth sometime around April 1, 2008. Debi noticed a little blood and then noticed the empty spot but didn't find a tooth. He lost a second one a day or so later. These were the bottom front teeth. April 3, 2008 Dox had oral surgery today. It went really well. Dr. Miller removed all his front teeth and capped what molars he had. He stayed sedated until the next morning. And was he hungry! He took his breakfast down in no time! He had a couple of visitors too! Ms Debi and Ms Amy came by to see him. April 5, 2008 Dox is sooooo happy to be home! We got home yesterday and he just giggled and giggled and giggled! I got a video of him cutting up. You can see it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDxBMFg-8KE April 10, 2008 Dox is now 39 inches tall... April 12, 2008 We went to see Gramma and Grampa Walker this weekend! I had a good time! And I got to see Uncle Chad! Check it out:   Click here

	July 7, 2008 Dox measured 36.16 pounds (16.4 kg) and 36 5/8 inches tall

	September 27, 2008 Dox had a fourth seizure this morning. He had one on the 25th and 26th then again early this morning. He was sleeping on the futon. I thought he had to go outside. When I walked past the den where Dox was sleeping I heard him breathing funny and saw he was blue from head to toe. He was having another seizure and it was bad. His chest was caved in as well. I grabbed him up, began hitting his butt, rubbing his legs and breathing in his mouth. I ran with Dox in my arms outside to get Marion. He came in after a second yelling. Marion took Dox and began CPR. Dox started breathing shallow, ragged and labored. His lips and fingers began pinking up. We raced to the ER. After his initial assessment, Dox had another seizure. Not as severe as turning blue. He was on O2 at this time. The ER doctor told us they couldn't admit Dox to their hospital as they didn't have a neurologist on call. They would call Baton Rouge and if a neurologist would see him, they would transport him there. We agreed and our journey began. September 28, 2008 Dox is now in Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge. He is very sick. They tried putting a nasal canula on him - but it didn't work. He was so fussy and irritable. I found out his CO2 level was at 120. Normal is around 40. They feel that is the reason for his seizures - his breathing is not as efficient as it should be. They feel it is due to his physiological aspects: scoliosis, low tone, floppy airways and others. October 1, 2008 Dox was intubated this evening. He fought all the ways they tried to get him some oxygen. He was so weak from the build up of CO2 and all the fussing. I hated not being able to help him. October 4, 2008 My Gramma Walker came to see me today. She's staying with Mom here at the hospital while I get all strong so I can go home. I think they're planning a party but I'm not sure... *grin* October 15, 2008 Dox had surgery today to place a trach, mic-key, do a nissen flundiplication and they repaired his umbilical hernia that had become open. He came through the surgery with flying colors. Now our journey begans again. October 18, 2008 Gramma Walker came to see me again! She thinks I look great after my surgery. Just wait till I get out of these sedation meds - I'm gonna be super fine then!! October 26, 2008 Dox sat up in his wheelchair today! This is the first time he's been out of the hospital bed since he got here! Woo Hoo!! He stayed in the chair a full 2 hours....  What a big boy! Check out the pics at http://www.omegatelcom.com/dox2008/index.album/102608?i=23 November 24, 2008 Dox came home today! Woo Hoo!!! He laughed all the way home from the hospital. Then when he was layed on the futon he had a look on his face like he couldn't believe it was true! When we put him in his bed that night he giggled like crazy. I think he was glad to get home - what do you think?? December 2, 2008 We went to see Dr. Bruno today! I was so glad to see him again. I tried to tell him all about what happened but I was just to giggly to get it out. Momma told him all the stuff and he said I looked really good! I really like my Dr. Bruno! December 22, 2008 We went to see Dr. Thomas in Baton Rouge today. He wasn't there because he was sick. We saw Ms Connie. She said I looked good. She told Momma I didn't have to have my midday breathing treatment and then she lowered the breath rate on my vent. She also told Momma about something called a Passy-Muir valve. I don't know what it is but I bet Momma will check the web for information.... December 30, 2008 I'm now a whopping 45 pounds! This trach and mic-key are really helping me grow! Mom said she's going to have to watch my clothes a lot more closely because I'm growing faster than she is used to!

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