Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

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Good luck Friday Tasha. Call me afterwards if you need to talk. Joanmom to Hayden 339 degrees down from 62After 4 casts, now in a brace 23 hours/dayTreated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

From: Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalk@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 9:10:24 PMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Thanks ! I'll update Friday afternoon.

WOW! You gave me lots of ideas. We get the Stoneyfield farms too sometimes. They are on a kick right now with these little yougurt drinks, can't remember the brand. I have never heard of the Kefir ones. I'll have to look for those.

I think I may have a good idea with the vanilla yogurt. He will eat that and I can doctor it up with some good stuff.......Ghirardeli chocolate chips! YUM!

And the zucchini sounds great! I am going to try that this week. Hey if he won't eat it I will!Thanks so much for all the ideas!!!!

TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

From: D <dew.writes@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 8:54:45 PMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Hey Tasha,

GOOD LUCK on Friday!!!

Also, I thought I'd chime in on the calorie-boosting, as this has been a concern of ours, too, over the past few years! Since doesn't like peanut butter or milk, that does make it challenging. I know you're a great cook and have probably tried about everything!

Has he tried the Kefir yogurt drinks? They have lots of sugar, and I think they may have fat, but not sure. Made by Lifeway, I get it at Publix, and they also carry it at the health food store here. Also, we freeze the stoneyfield farms yogurt tubes--I think they're full fat yogurt since they are for little kids--and that makes a great treat/snack. Have you ever tried the full-fat vanilla yogurt with chocolate syrup (I found one called Ah!laska, which has no yucky stuff)? Add some sliced almonds and you've got a great dessert or snack! And we put Ghirardeli chocolate chips (hey, if you're gonna do chocolate, do it right, lol!) in his oatmeal while it's hot--they get all melty and yum. Flax meal goes great in there, too--adds some fat and is hidden by the chocolate.

Does he like black olives? Todd has always loved those on pizza, and as a side dish, ha ha. Ranch is great as not just a dip--but you can use it in sandwiches, quesadillas, on bean dip, and even for dipping pizza (I admit, that is pretty yummy to me, too). You can also use it to coat chicken before you dredge it in crumbs to fry. It's also good as a marinade for grilling. (We get the Marzetti brand, which seems to have less of the junky stuff in it.) also , I add powedered milk to the boxed mac and cheese, which makes it yummier in addition to more nutritious. Todd is also really into the Parmesan cheese these days. If you haven't tried that, it may be worth a try. You can do zucchini or yellow squash "moons" in olive oil til GBD and then top with tons of Parmesan--let him do it himself, of course. Todd wil eat a whole zuke himself, that way. With the olive oil and cheese, there's

more calories than a typical veggie dish. (I get a kind of Parm that's just cheese, no anti-caking stuff, but it's the powdery kind in a glass jar.)

I probably went overboard with all that. Sorry. I tend to get carried away in the kitchen. Maybe there is something new that will like.

Will be sending up prayers for y'all for Friday. I'll be looking for your update when you can post.

, Mommy to Todd

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Hayden won't eat peanut butter either. He WILL eat those Ritz Bits that have peanut butter in the middle for some reason. He doesn't know it is peanut butter. I tell him it's choc butter. He believes me. But if I give him a peanut butter sandwich he won't TOUCH it. Go figure. Joanmom to Hayden 339 degrees down from 62After 4 casts, now in a brace 23 hours/dayTreated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

From: Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalk@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 6:35:41 PMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Thanks ! I wish I could get more milk in . And he does not like peanut butter. I'll have to try to start comparing more for the fat. THANKS! TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

From: Baker <tkbaker05@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 4:01:00 PMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Hello! I am not so very helpful all the time with scoli, but weight I can do. My sone Timmy was only 5 pounds at 4 months old, and we found out he had a pancreatic enzyme dificiency. Once we figured that out, he was 6 months and 6 pounds, plus he is diabetic. I had the same concern, filling him with good food, hopefully organic, but not junk. We still have him on whole milk, and add heavy cream to it, not a lot but some. We add extra virgin olive oil to anything we can. We also put butter on things, and are thankful that he loves peanut butter. I am always comparing items, and I make sure I pick the one with the most fat, then I look at calories. Intead of ketchup, we have ranch as his dip. I am thankful he likes cheese (organic) and I get the full fat kind. You can also consult a GI doctor with helpful ways to put on weight. I hope this helps!

mommy to Timmy 31 months old, 1st cast down to 45 degrees

From: Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalk@...>Subject: Friday, August 20th and weightinfantile scoliosis treatment Date: Monday, August 16, 2010, 6:14 PM

Hi everyone,

will go for his check-up/xray on Friday at ish Rite. Anyone else going to be there?

I am feeling anxious about this visit. Especially since the previous ckup was not so great. To recap about the last appt.......seeing the xray it was obvious that there had been some regression. At that point his doctor increased brace wear hoping that would help. The brace time was increased to 16 hours a day(he was only wearing it at night at the time)....more if I possible. So Friday we will find out if that increased brace time has helped his curve.

And of course with all the talk about a if a brace can correct a curve has me really wondering about this dang brace. I am going to push for a new one because he has been in this one for over a year and it now has a mysterious crack in it too.

Before you say he has been in a brace for over a year?! Yes. is so tiny. The boys had their 5 year check-up last week.

is 44 inches tall and only 37 lbs. His brother is 11 lbs heavier! Their pediatrician said she wanted to see some more weight on him. HOW??????

I literally let him eat whatever he wants! I even buy the best junk food I can!!! Within limits. He needs calories....please don't judge me.

He does not like milk unless it is strawberry, chocolate or vanilla so I buy those. Organic of course.....I have to make up for all the junk food! And even then I have to force him to drink it. He is growing and playing, is never sick and seems to be pretty darn happy. What do I feel like I am not helping him?!

Does anyone else have this problem with their child's weight? TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

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See is weird like that too. He will eat peanut butter in stuff and I have been able to get him to eat peanut butter with apples.

But he does not like it on bread. Unlike his brother who will eat a bowl of just peanut butter. TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

From: Joan Vallee <hayro1611@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 9:40:08 AMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Hayden won't eat peanut butter either. He WILL eat those Ritz Bits that have peanut butter in the middle for some reason. He doesn't know it is peanut butter. I tell him it's choc butter. He believes me. But if I give him a peanut butter sandwich he won't TOUCH it. Go figure. Joanmom to Hayden 339 degrees down from 62After 4 casts, now in a brace 23 hours/dayTreated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

From: Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalk@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 6:35:41 PMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Thanks ! I wish I could get more milk in . And he does not like peanut butter. I'll have to try to start comparing more for the fat. THANKS! TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

From: Baker <tkbaker05@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 4:01:00 PMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Hello! I am not so very helpful all the time with scoli, but weight I can do. My sone Timmy was only 5 pounds at 4 months old, and we found out he had a pancreatic enzyme dificiency. Once we figured that out, he was 6 months and 6 pounds, plus he is diabetic. I had the same concern, filling him with good food, hopefully organic, but not junk. We still have him on whole milk, and add heavy cream to it, not a lot but some. We add extra virgin olive oil to anything we can. We also put butter on things, and are thankful that he loves peanut butter. I am always comparing items, and I make sure I pick the one with the most fat, then I look at calories. Intead of ketchup, we have ranch as his dip. I am thankful he likes cheese (organic) and I get the full fat kind. You can also consult a GI doctor with helpful ways to put on weight. I hope this helps!

mommy to Timmy 31 months old, 1st cast down to 45 degrees

From: Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalk@...>Subject: Friday, August 20th and weightinfantile scoliosis treatment Date: Monday, August 16, 2010, 6:14 PM

Hi everyone,

will go for his check-up/xray on Friday at ish Rite. Anyone else going to be there?

I am feeling anxious about this visit. Especially since the previous ckup was not so great. To recap about the last appt.......seeing the xray it was obvious that there had been some regression. At that point his doctor increased brace wear hoping that would help. The brace time was increased to 16 hours a day(he was only wearing it at night at the time)....more if I possible. So Friday we will find out if that increased brace time has helped his curve.

And of course with all the talk about a if a brace can correct a curve has me really wondering about this dang brace. I am going to push for a new one because he has been in this one for over a year and it now has a mysterious crack in it too.

Before you say he has been in a brace for over a year?! Yes. is so tiny. The boys had their 5 year check-up last week.

is 44 inches tall and only 37 lbs. His brother is 11 lbs heavier! Their pediatrician said she wanted to see some more weight on him. HOW??????

I literally let him eat whatever he wants! I even buy the best junk food I can!!! Within limits. He needs calories....please don't judge me.

He does not like milk unless it is strawberry, chocolate or vanilla so I buy those. Organic of course.....I have to make up for all the junk food! And even then I have to force him to drink it. He is growing and playing, is never sick and seems to be pretty darn happy. What do I feel like I am not helping him?!

Does anyone else have this problem with their child's weight? TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

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Ooohhh! Just thought of this. You can also add Carnation Instant Breakfast to shakes and whatnot to add calories! Sorry, forgot about that one

Jane

From: Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalk@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 7:43:47 AMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

You know I am NOT going to let it stress me out because he DOES eat! It would be a big deal if I could not get him to eat anything, but the boys can eat!

I started the morning off right today. He just had a banana, chocolate chip, cookie dough ice cream shake with lots of Half and Half. And toast! I have to get the milk products in him somehow

Thanks Joan! TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

From: Joan Vallee <hayro1611@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 9:36:57 AMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

YES YES, Hayden is very picky and very skinny. Both the heart Dr and regular Ped want more weight on him, but I can only do so much. I don't judge you Tasha, b/c we do a lot of junk food too. If he doesn't eat much healthy stuff during the day, I have no choice then to let him eat whatever he wants. I know I have told you before, but we do Pediasure a lot and TONS of choc milk, and yogurt and bread and pasta, but still no weight gain. It's frustrating. Good luck Friday and good luck with the weight gain. Try not to let it stress you out. Joanmom to Hayden 339 degrees down from 62After 4 casts, now in a brace 23 hours/dayTreated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

From: Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalk@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 1:14:59 PMSubject: Friday, August 20th and weight

Hi everyone,

will go for his check-up/xray on Friday at ish Rite. Anyone else going to be there?

I am feeling anxious about this visit. Especially since the previous ckup was not so great. To recap about the last appt.......seeing the xray it was obvious that there had been some regression. At that point his doctor increased brace wear hoping that would help. The brace time was increased to 16 hours a day(he was only wearing it at night at the time)....more if I possible. So Friday we will find out if that increased brace time has helped his curve.

And of course with all the talk about a if a brace can correct a curve has me really wondering about this dang brace. I am going to push for a new one because he has been in this one for over a year and it now has a mysterious crack in it too.

Before you say he has been in a brace for over a year?! Yes. is so tiny. The boys had their 5 year check-up last week.

is 44 inches tall and only 37 lbs. His brother is 11 lbs heavier! Their pediatrician said she wanted to see some more weight on him. HOW??????

I literally let him eat whatever he wants! I even buy the best junk food I can!!! Within limits. He needs calories....please don't judge me.

He does not like milk unless it is strawberry, chocolate or vanilla so I buy those. Organic of course.....I have to make up for all the junk food! And even then I have to force him to drink it. He is growing and playing, is never sick and seems to be pretty darn happy. What do I feel like I am not helping him?!

Does anyone else have this problem with their child's weight? TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

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Peanut butter with apples is a great snack. I wish Hayden would eat that. Oh, our picky, strong willed boys!!! Joanmom to Hayden 339 degrees down from 62After 4 casts, now in a brace 23 hours/dayTreated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

From: Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalk@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 9:45:37 AMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

See is weird like that too. He will eat peanut butter in stuff and I have been able to get him to eat peanut butter with apples.

But he does not like it on bread. Unlike his brother who will eat a bowl of just peanut butter. TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

From: Joan Vallee <hayro1611@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 9:40:08 AMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Hayden won't eat peanut butter either. He WILL eat those Ritz Bits that have peanut butter in the middle for some reason. He doesn't know it is peanut butter. I tell him it's choc butter. He believes me. But if I give him a peanut butter sandwich he won't TOUCH it. Go figure. Joanmom to Hayden 339 degrees down from 62After 4 casts, now in a brace 23 hours/dayTreated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

From: Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalk@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 6:35:41 PMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Thanks ! I wish I could get more milk in . And he does not like peanut butter. I'll have to try to start comparing more for the fat. THANKS! TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

From: Baker <tkbaker05@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 4:01:00 PMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Hello! I am not so very helpful all the time with scoli, but weight I can do. My sone Timmy was only 5 pounds at 4 months old, and we found out he had a pancreatic enzyme dificiency. Once we figured that out, he was 6 months and 6 pounds, plus he is diabetic. I had the same concern, filling him with good food, hopefully organic, but not junk. We still have him on whole milk, and add heavy cream to it, not a lot but some. We add extra virgin olive oil to anything we can. We also put butter on things, and are thankful that he loves peanut butter. I am always comparing items, and I make sure I pick the one with the most fat, then I look at calories. Intead of ketchup, we have ranch as his dip. I am thankful he likes cheese (organic) and I get the full fat kind. You can also consult a GI doctor with helpful ways to put on weight. I hope this helps!

mommy to Timmy 31 months old, 1st cast down to 45 degrees

From: Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalk@...>Subject: Friday, August 20th and weightinfantile scoliosis treatment Date: Monday, August 16, 2010, 6:14 PM

Hi everyone,

will go for his check-up/xray on Friday at ish Rite. Anyone else going to be there?

I am feeling anxious about this visit. Especially since the previous ckup was not so great. To recap about the last appt.......seeing the xray it was obvious that there had been some regression. At that point his doctor increased brace wear hoping that would help. The brace time was increased to 16 hours a day(he was only wearing it at night at the time)....more if I possible. So Friday we will find out if that increased brace time has helped his curve.

And of course with all the talk about a if a brace can correct a curve has me really wondering about this dang brace. I am going to push for a new one because he has been in this one for over a year and it now has a mysterious crack in it too.

Before you say he has been in a brace for over a year?! Yes. is so tiny. The boys had their 5 year check-up last week.

is 44 inches tall and only 37 lbs. His brother is 11 lbs heavier! Their pediatrician said she wanted to see some more weight on him. HOW??????

I literally let him eat whatever he wants! I even buy the best junk food I can!!! Within limits. He needs calories....please don't judge me.

He does not like milk unless it is strawberry, chocolate or vanilla so I buy those. Organic of course.....I have to make up for all the junk food! And even then I have to force him to drink it. He is growing and playing, is never sick and seems to be pretty darn happy. What do I feel like I am not helping him?!

Does anyone else have this problem with their child's weight? TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

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Thanks Jane. I do keep this on hand and totally fogot to add that in today. Didn't even think about it actually. I even buy the store brand kind. I did add it to some pudding the other day and he would not eat. I think only because it just didn't mix well with the pudding.

But you are right it is perfect for shakes and smoothies. TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

From: Jane Bigler <janemhar@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 9:58:22 AMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Ooohhh! Just thought of this. You can also add Carnation Instant Breakfast to shakes and whatnot to add calories! Sorry, forgot about that one

Jane

From: Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalk@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 7:43:47 AMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

You know I am NOT going to let it stress me out because he DOES eat! It would be a big deal if I could not get him to eat anything, but the boys can eat!

I started the morning off right today. He just had a banana, chocolate chip, cookie dough ice cream shake with lots of Half and Half. And toast! I have to get the milk products in him somehow

Thanks Joan! TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

From: Joan Vallee <hayro1611@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 9:36:57 AMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

YES YES, Hayden is very picky and very skinny. Both the heart Dr and regular Ped want more weight on him, but I can only do so much. I don't judge you Tasha, b/c we do a lot of junk food too. If he doesn't eat much healthy stuff during the day, I have no choice then to let him eat whatever he wants. I know I have told you before, but we do Pediasure a lot and TONS of choc milk, and yogurt and bread and pasta, but still no weight gain. It's frustrating. Good luck Friday and good luck with the weight gain. Try not to let it stress you out. Joanmom to Hayden 339 degrees down from 62After 4 casts, now in a brace 23 hours/dayTreated at ish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX

From: Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalk@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 1:14:59 PMSubject: Friday, August 20th and weight

Hi everyone,

will go for his check-up/xray on Friday at ish Rite. Anyone else going to be there?

I am feeling anxious about this visit. Especially since the previous ckup was not so great. To recap about the last appt.......seeing the xray it was obvious that there had been some regression. At that point his doctor increased brace wear hoping that would help. The brace time was increased to 16 hours a day(he was only wearing it at night at the time)....more if I possible. So Friday we will find out if that increased brace time has helped his curve.

And of course with all the talk about a if a brace can correct a curve has me really wondering about this dang brace. I am going to push for a new one because he has been in this one for over a year and it now has a mysterious crack in it too.

Before you say he has been in a brace for over a year?! Yes. is so tiny. The boys had their 5 year check-up last week.

is 44 inches tall and only 37 lbs. His brother is 11 lbs heavier! Their pediatrician said she wanted to see some more weight on him. HOW??????

I literally let him eat whatever he wants! I even buy the best junk food I can!!! Within limits. He needs calories....please don't judge me.

He does not like milk unless it is strawberry, chocolate or vanilla so I buy those. Organic of course.....I have to make up for all the junk food! And even then I have to force him to drink it. He is growing and playing, is never sick and seems to be pretty darn happy. What do I feel like I am not helping him?!

Does anyone else have this problem with their child's weight? TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

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Tasha,

It seems like a lot of our kids have trouble with weight gain. My duaghter has

not gained any weight in three casts, but weight has always been a problem for

her. She is maybe 5th percentile on the chart. As long as your son is growing

and gaining weight it shouldn't matter that he is smaller. The problem comes

when they aren't continuing on their growth curve (i.e. used to be in the 50th

percentile and now in the 25th percentile). Check with your pediatrician and

see if they've kept track of the growth. Hope that helps and keep us posted.

mom to Audrey, 3rd cast, SLC

>

> Hi everyone,

> will go for his check-up/xray on Friday at ish Rite.  Anyone else

> going to be there?

> I am feeling anxious about this visit.  Especially since the previous ckup was

> not so great. To recap about the last appt.......seeing the xray it was

obvious

> that there had been some regression.  At that point his doctor increased brace

> wear hoping that would help.  The brace time was increased to 16 hours a

day(he

> was only wearing it at night at the time)....more if I possible.  So Friday we

> will find out if that increased brace time has helped his curve. 

>

> And of course with all the talk about a if a brace can correct a curve has me

> really wondering about this dang brace.  I am going to push for a new one

> because he has been in this one for over a year and it now has a mysterious

> crack in it too.  

> Before you say he has been in a brace for over a year?!  Yes.  is so

tiny. 

> The boys had their 5 year check-up last week. 

>

> is 44 inches tall and only 37 lbs.  His brother is 11 lbs heavier!  Their

> pediatrician said she wanted to see some more weight on him.  HOW?????? 

>

> I literally let him eat whatever he wants! I even buy the best junk food I

> can!!!  Within limits.  He needs calories....please don't judge me. 

>

> He does not like milk unless it is strawberry, chocolate or vanilla so I buy

> those.  Organic of course.....I have to make up for all the junk food!  And

even

> then I have to force him to drink it.   He is growing and playing, is never

sick

> and seems to be pretty darn happy.  What do I feel like I am not helping him?!

> Does anyone else have this problem with their child's weight?   

>  Tasha

> Mommy of 5 year old twin boys- and

> Fort Worth, Texas

> is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas

> Series of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007

> You can read 's story at....

http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

>

[Guest guest]

,

Spoken like a GI mom .

mom to Audrey (g-tube fed)

>

>

> From: Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalk@...>

> Subject: Friday, August 20th and weight

> infantile scoliosis treatment

> Date: Monday, August 16, 2010, 6:14 PM

>

>

>  

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Hi everyone,

> will go for his check-up/xray on Friday at ish Rite.  Anyone else

going to be there?

> I am feeling anxious about this visit.  Especially since the previous ckup

was not so great. To recap about the last appt.......seeing the xray it was

obvious that there had been some regression.  At that point his

doctor increased brace wear hoping that would help.  The brace time was

increased to 16 hours a day(he was only wearing it at night at the time)....more

if I possible.  So Friday we will find out if that increased brace time has

helped his curve. 

> And of course with all the talk about a if a brace can correct a curve has me

really wondering about this dang brace.  I am going to push for a new one

because he has been in this one for over a year and it now has a mysterious

crack in it too.  

> Before you say he has been in a brace for over a year?!  Yes.  is so

tiny.  The boys had their 5 year check-up last week. 

> is 44 inches tall and only 37 lbs.  His brother is 11 lbs heavier! 

Their pediatrician said she wanted to see some more weight on him.  HOW?????? 

> I literally let him eat whatever he wants! I even buy the best junk food I

can!!!  Within limits.  He needs calories....please don't judge me. 

> He does not like milk unless it is strawberry, chocolate or vanilla so I buy

those.  Organic of course.....I have to make up for all the junk food!  And

even then I have to force him to drink it.   He is growing and playing, is

never sick and seems to be pretty darn happy.  What do I feel like I am not

helping him?!

> Does anyone else have this problem with their child's weight?   

>  Tasha

> Mommy of 5 year old twin boys- and

> Fort Worth, Texas

> is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas

> Series of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007

> You can read 's story at....

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>

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Thanks ! That is just it....he is growing just TALLER....maybe that is another reason he looks so darn skinny, but he is growing and that is all that matters to me anyway. He just burns it off super fast. Must be nice!

I am trying not to stress about it. He has been this way since birth, but I guess since his pediatrician brought it up last week it got me thinking and now trying to add the calories. TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

From: audreymdawson <audreymdawson@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 11:49:40 AMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Tasha, It seems like a lot of our kids have trouble with weight gain. My duaghter has not gained any weight in three casts, but weight has always been a problem for her. She is maybe 5th percentile on the chart. As long as your son is growing and gaining weight it shouldn't matter that he is smaller. The problem comes when they aren't continuing on their growth curve (i.e. used to be in the 50th percentile and now in the 25th percentile). Check with your pediatrician and see if they've kept track of the growth. Hope that helps and keep us posted.mom to Audrey, 3rd cast, SLC>> Hi everyone,> will go for his check-up/xray on Friday at ish Rite. Anyone else >

going to be there?> I am feeling anxious about this visit. Especially since the previous ckup was > not so great. To recap about the last appt.......seeing the xray it was obvious > that there had been some regression. At that point his doctor increased brace > wear hoping that would help. The brace time was increased to 16 hours a day(he > was only wearing it at night at the time)....more if I possible. So Friday we > will find out if that increased brace time has helped his curve. > > And of course with all the talk about a if a brace can correct a curve has me > really wondering about this dang brace. I am going to push for a new one > because he has been in this one for over a year and it now has a mysterious > crack in it too. > Before you say he has been

in a brace for over a year?! Yes. is so tiny. > The boys had their 5 year check-up last week. > > is 44 inches tall and only 37 lbs. His brother is 11 lbs heavier! Their > pediatrician said she wanted to see some more weight on him. HOW?????? > > I literally let him eat whatever he wants! I even buy the best junk food I > can!!! Within limits. He needs calories....please don't judge me. > > He does not like milk unless it is strawberry, chocolate or vanilla so I buy > those. Organic of course.....I have to make up for all the junk food! And even > then I have to force him to drink it. He is growing and playing, is never sick > and seems to be pretty darn happy. What do I feel like I am not helping him?!> Does anyone else have this problem with their

child's weight? > Tasha> Mommy of 5 year old twin boys- and > Fort Worth, Texas> is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas> Series of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007> You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html>

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Pretty sure that most of us should be doctors by now!

From: audreymdawson <audreymdawson@...>Subject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weightinfantile scoliosis treatment Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 4:52 PM

,Spoken like a GI mom .mom to Audrey (g-tube fed)> > > From: Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalk@...>> Subject: Friday, August 20th and weight> infantile scoliosis treatment > Date: Monday, August 16, 2010, 6:14 PM> > > Â

> > > > > > > Hi everyone,> will go for his check-up/xray on Friday at ish Rite. Anyone else going to be there?> I am feeling anxious about this visit. Especially since the previous ckup was not so great. To recap about the last appt.......seeing the xray it was obvious that there had been some regression. At that point his doctor increased brace wear hoping that would help. The brace time was increased to 16 hours a day(he was only wearing it at night at the time)....more if I possible. So Friday we will find out if that increased brace time has helped his curve. > And of course with all the talk about a if a brace can correct a curve has me really wondering about this dang brace. I am going to push for a new one because he has been in

this one for over a year and it now has a mysterious crack in it too.  > Before you say he has been in a brace for over a year?! Yes. is so tiny. The boys had their 5 year check-up last week. > is 44 inches tall and only 37 lbs. His brother is 11 lbs heavier! Their pediatrician said she wanted to see some more weight on him. HOW?????? > I literally let him eat whatever he wants! I even buy the best junk food I can!!! Within limits. He needs calories....please don't judge me. > He does not like milk unless it is strawberry, chocolate or vanilla so I buy those.  Organic of course.....I have to make up for all the junk food! And even then I have to force him to drink it.  He is growing and playing, is never sick and seems to be pretty darn happy. What do

I feel like I am not helping him?!> Does anyone else have this problem with their child's weight?   >  Tasha> Mommy of 5 year old twin boys- and > Fort Worth, Texas> is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas> Series of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007> You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html>

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Tasha,

It sounds like you're doing everything you can, and apparently so is everyone

else on CAST!

> >

> > Hi everyone,

> > will go for his check-up/xray on Friday at ish Rite.  Anyone

else

> > going to be there?

> > I am feeling anxious about this visit.  Especially since the previous ckup

was

>

> > not so great. To recap about the last appt.......seeing the xray it was

obvious

> >

> > that there had been some regression.  At that point his doctor increased

brace

>

> > wear hoping that would help.  The brace time was increased to 16 hours

a day(he

> >

> > was only wearing it at night at the time)....more if I possible.  So

Friday we

>

> > will find out if that increased brace time has helped his curve. 

> >

> > And of course with all the talk about a if a brace can correct a curve has

me

> > really wondering about this dang brace.  I am going to push for a new one

> > because he has been in this one for over a year and it now has a

mysterious

> > crack in it too.  

> > Before you say he has been in a brace for over a year?!  Yes.  is so

> >tiny. 

> >

> > The boys had their 5 year check-up last week. 

> >

> > is 44 inches tall and only 37 lbs.  His brother is 11 lbs heavier! 

Their

>

> > pediatrician said she wanted to see some more weight on him.  HOW?????? 

> >

> > I literally let him eat whatever he wants! I even buy the best junk food I

> > can!!!  Within limits.  He needs calories....please don't judge me. 

> >

> > He does not like milk unless it is strawberry, chocolate or vanilla so I buy

> > those.  Organic of course.....I have to make up for all the junk food! 

And

> >even

> >

> > then I have to force him to drink it.   He is growing and playing, is

never

> >sick

> >

> > and seems to be pretty darn happy.  What do I feel like I am not helping

him?!

> > Does anyone else have this problem with their child's weight?   

> >  Tasha

> > Mommy of 5 year old twin boys- and

> > Fort Worth, Texas

> > is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas

> > Series of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007

> > You can read 's story at....

> http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

> >

>

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Jen,Thanks for the ideas! I have been going back through all the post and writing down all the great ideas. I am like you I always forget when it comes down to it.

I plan to try to incorporate a few and get in the habit of doing them everyday. Thanks again.

TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

From: Jen Dupler <jen_dupler@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 9:08:26 PMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Tasha,

We have the same problem with Bryce. He didn't gain any weight for like a year....which I will assume partly contributes to his lack of correction. He just wasn't really growing...height or weight. I know you can search the Internet for high calorie snacks and shakes for toddlers. Also, our doctor gave us some print outs, so I would call your ped office. They should be able to give you some recipes.

Bryce loves milk so we are lucky there. We add unflavored toddler formula to his milk which is great because it adds calories without adding any more quantity. With the cast and his reflux, Bryce just can't seem to take too much in at once. You could try to add that to the flavored milk he gets. I think Enfamil is the only brand that sells the toddler formula that is unflavored.

My SIL is a nurse at a children's hospital and she just suggested trying add-ins to what Bryce already eats. Add butter to veggies, butter both sides of the bread when you make grilled cheese, put 2 slices of cheese on grilled cheese instead of one, add flaxseed to yogurt, etc. We tried some of those but it was too hard for me to remember...and I also have a 4 year old that doesn't need the extra "stuff". You could always make smoothies for one with frozen yogurt and with fatty ice cream for the other

Let us know if you get any good ideas

Take care,JenPickerington, OhioMommy to Bryce, 2 years oldStarted with 48 degree curve (laying down)Cast #8 - Rochester, NY

From: Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalk@...>Subject: Friday, August 20th and weightinfantile scoliosis treatment Date: Monday, August 16, 2010, 6:14 PM

Hi everyone,

will go for his check-up/xray on Friday at ish Rite. Anyone else going to be there?

I am feeling anxious about this visit. Especially since the previous ckup was not so great. To recap about the last appt.......seeing the xray it was obvious that there had been some regression. At that point his doctor increased brace wear hoping that would help. The brace time was increased to 16 hours a day(he was only wearing it at night at the time)....more if I possible. So Friday we will find out if that increased brace time has helped his curve.

And of course with all the talk about a if a brace can correct a curve has me really wondering about this dang brace. I am going to push for a new one because he has been in this one for over a year and it now has a mysterious crack in it too.

Before you say he has been in a brace for over a year?! Yes. is so tiny. The boys had their 5 year check-up last week.

is 44 inches tall and only 37 lbs. His brother is 11 lbs heavier! Their pediatrician said she wanted to see some more weight on him. HOW??????

I literally let him eat whatever he wants! I even buy the best junk food I can!!! Within limits. He needs calories....please don't judge me.

He does not like milk unless it is strawberry, chocolate or vanilla so I buy those. Organic of course.....I have to make up for all the junk food! And even then I have to force him to drink it. He is growing and playing, is never sick and seems to be pretty darn happy. What do I feel like I am not helping him?!

Does anyone else have this problem with their child's weight? TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

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I am in the same boat with weight- we were just told to bulk him up! I am going to try Carnation Instant Breakfast in milk and add flax oil- maybe even a scoop of dried milk if it's not too weird tasting.Bex is picky and just grazes. He loves things with no calories to speak of, like apples. We've gotten him to eat nitrate free turkey hotdogs- cut up in little pieces to avoid choking. Please let me know what works for you!Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3 years old, in 8th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 62 degrees to 20 in cast)

From: Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalk@...>Subject: Friday, August 20th and weightinfantile scoliosis treatment Date: Monday, August 16, 2010, 6:14 PM

Hi everyone,

will go for his check-up/xray on Friday at ish Rite. Anyone else going to be there?

I am feeling anxious about this visit. Especially since the previous ckup was not so great. To recap about the last appt.......seeing the xray it was obvious that there had been some regression. At that point his doctor increased brace wear hoping that would help. The brace time was increased to 16 hours a day(he was only wearing it at night at the time)....more if I possible. So Friday we will find out if that increased brace time has helped his curve.

And of course with all the talk about a if a brace can correct a curve has me really wondering about this dang brace. I am going to push for a new one because he has been in this one for over a year and it now has a mysterious crack in it too.

Before you say he has been in a brace for over a year?! Yes. is so tiny. The boys had their 5 year check-up last week.

is 44 inches tall and only 37 lbs. His brother is 11 lbs heavier! Their pediatrician said she wanted to see some more weight on him. HOW??????

I literally let him eat whatever he wants! I even buy the best junk food I can!!! Within limits. He needs calories....please don't judge me.

He does not like milk unless it is strawberry, chocolate or vanilla so I buy those. Organic of course.....I have to make up for all the junk food! And even then I have to force him to drink it. He is growing and playing, is never sick and seems to be pretty darn happy. What do I feel like I am not helping him?!

Does anyone else have this problem with their child's weight? TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

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Tasha - best of luck this Friday! Delaney is back next Wednesday for her brace

check. Like everyone else, we are nervous and hope we have no regression. I am

really curious to hear what they say about the crack in 's brace as well.

Delaney, as well as her brothers, are also on the low side on the weight. I've

done similar things like you and also have not had success. Our pediatrician is

the opposite, though - he says with the obesity concerns for children today he

is not concerned. With as active as boys are I agree - not sure how to add the

weight for .

, mommy to Delaney who turns 3 in September

3 casts over 9 months, in full-time brace for 1 year

Treated at ish Rite, Dallas

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Thanks !

How is Delaney doing? We are just barely missing each other for the check-ups. Hope she is doing well. TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

From: Griffith <lingriffith@...>"infantile scoliosis treatment " <infantile scoliosis treatment >Sent: Wed, August 18, 2010 7:19:44 PMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Tasha - best of luck this Friday! Delaney is back next Wednesday for her brace check. Like everyone else, we are nervous and hope we have no regression. I am really curious to hear what they say about the crack in 's brace as well.Delaney, as well as her brothers, are also on the low side on the weight. I've done similar things like you and also have not had success. Our pediatrician is the opposite, though - he says with the obesity concerns for children today he is not concerned. With as active as boys are I agree - not sure how to add the weight for ., mommy to Delaney who turns 3 in September3 casts over 9 months, in full-time brace for 1 yearTreated at ish Rite, Dallas-------------------Sent from my iPhone__________________________________________________________Penny Stock Jumping 2000%Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free

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Hey Tasha - Delaney is doing well - she talks up a storm and loves to do

whatever her brothers do! The brace doesn't seem to slow her down, but the last

several weeks she has made some complaints over the brace hurting so I'm glad to

go and have the check up. Our ortho is .

Again, luck, love and prayers for tomorrow in this crazy Texas heat!

, mommy to Delaney, almost 3 yrs old

3 casts over 9 months, full-time brace 1 year

Treated at ish Rite, Dallas

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Tasha,Very best of luck tomorrow! Please update when you can. Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3 years old, in 8th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 62 degrees to 20 in cast)From: Griffith <lingriffith@...>"infantile scoliosis treatment " <infantile scoliosis treatment >Sent:

Thu, August 19, 2010 6:24:21 PMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Hey Tasha - Delaney is doing well - she talks up a storm and loves to do whatever her brothers do! The brace doesn't seem to slow her down, but the last several weeks she has made some complaints over the brace hurting so I'm glad to go and have the check up. Our ortho is .

Again, luck, love and prayers for tomorrow in this crazy Texas heat!

, mommy to Delaney, almost 3 yrs old

3 casts over 9 months, full-time brace 1 year

Treated at ish Rite, Dallas

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Thanks Heidi.......I am up early and feeling anxious as I always do the day of and like all of us here do.

I saw this last night on a blog and it really hit me hard. Thought I would share it this morning.

“God never places us in any position in which we can not grow. We may fancy that He does. We may fear we are so impeded by fretting, petty cares that we are gaining nothing; but when we are not sending any branches upward, we may be sending roots downward. Perhaps in the time of our humiliation, when everything seems a failure, we are making the best kind of progress."

~ Prentiss

So this morning I am trying to think positive before I know anything. I'll update later today.

TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

From: NIck Guthe <nickguthe@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Thu, August 19, 2010 10:13:15 PMSubject: Re: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Tasha,Very best of luck tomorrow! Please update when you can.

Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3 years old, in 8th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 62 degrees to 20 in cast)

From: Griffith <lingriffith@...>"infantile scoliosis treatment " <infantile scoliosis treatment >Sent: Thu, August 19, 2010 6:24:21 PMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Hey Tasha - Delaney is doing well - she talks up a storm and loves to do whatever her brothers do! The brace doesn't seem to slow her down, but the last several weeks she has made some complaints over the brace hurting so I'm glad to go and have the check up. Our ortho is .Again, luck, love and prayers for tomorrow in this crazy Texas heat!, mommy to Delaney, almost 3 yrs old3 casts over 9 months, full-time brace 1 yearTreated at ish Rite, Dallas-------------------Sent from my iPhone__________________________________________________________Penny Stock Jumping 2000%Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today!http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c6dd9324700584de7ast01vuc

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Good luck with everything this a.m. Tasha. I know you wont leave without

answers and maybe a new brace? We are thinking of you and Ry, so please

let us know when you can.

> Thanks Heidi.......I am up early and feeling anxious as I always do the

> day of

> and like all of us here do.

> I saw this last night on a blog and it really hit me hard.  Thought I

> would

> share it this morning.

>

> “God never places us in any position in which we can not grow. We may

> fancy that

> He does. We may fear we are so impeded by fretting, petty cares that we

> are

> gaining nothing; but when we are not sending any branches upward, we may

> be

> sending roots downward. Perhaps in the time of our humiliation, when

> everything

> seems a failure, we are making the best kind of progress. "

> ~ Prentiss

>  

> So this morning I am trying to think positive before I know anything. 

> I'll

> update later today.

>  

>  Tasha

> Mommy of 5 year old twin boys- and

> Fort Worth, Texas

> is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas

> Series of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007

> You can read 's story at....

> http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: NIck Guthe <nickguthe@...>

> infantile scoliosis treatment

> Sent: Thu, August 19, 2010 10:13:15 PM

> Subject: Re: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

>

>  

> Tasha,

>

> Very best of luck tomorrow! Please update when you can.

>

> Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3 years old, in 8th cast from Salt Lake City

> Shriners,

> currently down from 62 degrees to 20 in cast)

>

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: Griffith <lingriffith@...>

> " infantile scoliosis treatment "

> <infantile scoliosis treatment >

> Sent: Thu, August 19, 2010 6:24:21 PM

> Subject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

>

>  

> Hey Tasha - Delaney is doing well - she talks up a storm and loves to do

> whatever her brothers do! The brace doesn't seem to slow her down, but the

> last

> several weeks she has made some complaints over the brace hurting so I'm

> glad to

> go and have the check up. Our ortho is .

>

> Again, luck, love and prayers for tomorrow in this crazy Texas heat!

>

> , mommy to Delaney, almost 3 yrs old

> 3 casts over 9 months, full-time brace 1 year

> Treated at ish Rite, Dallas

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Tasha,

I love this. Thanks for posting. Good luck today and post when you can. Ill

be thinking of you all day.

Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalk@...> wrote:

>Thanks Heidi.......I am up early and feeling anxious as I always do the day of

>and like all of us here do.

>I saw this last night on a blog and it really hit me hard.  Thought I would

>share it this morning.

>

>“God never places us in any position in which we can not grow. We may fancy

that

>He does. We may fear we are so impeded by fretting, petty cares that we are

>gaining nothing; but when we are not sending any branches upward, we may be

>sending roots downward. Perhaps in the time of our humiliation, when everything

>seems a failure, we are making the best kind of progress. "

>~ Prentiss

> 

>So this morning I am trying to think positive before I know anything.  I'll

>update later today.

> 

> Tasha

>Mommy of 5 year old twin boys- and

>Fort Worth, Texas

> is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas

>Series of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007

>You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>________________________________

>From: NIck Guthe <nickguthe@...>

>infantile scoliosis treatment

>Sent: Thu, August 19, 2010 10:13:15 PM

>Subject: Re: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

>

> 

>Tasha,

>

>Very best of luck tomorrow! Please update when you can.

>

>Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3 years old, in 8th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners,

>currently down from 62 degrees to 20 in cast)

>

>

>

>

>

>________________________________

>From: Griffith <lingriffith@...>

> " infantile scoliosis treatment " <infantile scoliosis treatment >

>Sent: Thu, August 19, 2010 6:24:21 PM

>Subject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

>

> 

>Hey Tasha - Delaney is doing well - she talks up a storm and loves to do

>whatever her brothers do! The brace doesn't seem to slow her down, but the last

>several weeks she has made some complaints over the brace hurting so I'm glad

to

>go and have the check up. Our ortho is .

>

>Again, luck, love and prayers for tomorrow in this crazy Texas heat!

>

>, mommy to Delaney, almost 3 yrs old

>3 casts over 9 months, full-time brace 1 year

>Treated at ish Rite, Dallas

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Hi Tasha

Peyton too is sooooo skinny. The doctor suggested lots of butter and homogenized milk and red meats. Problem is Peyton won't drink milk and won't eat any meats. We even tryed the chicken nuggets at Macs and he just pushes them aside and eats the ketchup instead........sooo frustrating. The only thing he does like is pasta, any kind of pasta or noodles so we just load it up with butter and milk. I wonder if its really that bad for a kid to live off of pasta????? We try to introduce him to other things but no luck!! Anyway I hope all goes well with .

Lynn>Hi everyone,>

will go for his check-up/xray on Friday at ish Rite. Anyone else >going to be there?>I am feeling anxious about this visit. Especially since the previous ckup was >not so great. To recap about the last appt.......seeing the xray it was obvious >that there had been some regression. At that point his doctor increased brace >wear hoping that would help. The brace time was increased to 16 hours a day(he >was only wearing it at night at the time)....more if I possible. So Friday we >will find out if that increased brace time has helped his curve. >>And of course with all the talk about a if a brace can correct a curve has me >really wondering about this dang brace. I am going to push for a new one >because he has been in this one for over a year and it now has a

mysterious >crack in it too. >Before you say he has been in a brace for over a year?! Yes. is so tiny. >The boys had their 5 year check-up last week. >> is 44 inches tall and only 37 lbs. His brother is 11 lbs heavier! Their >pediatrician said she wanted to see some more weight on him. HOW?????? >>I literally let him eat whatever he wants! I even buy the best junk food I >can!!! Within limits. He needs calories....please don't judge me. >>He does not like milk unless it is strawberry, chocolate or vanilla so I buy >those. Organic of course.....I have to make up for all the junk food! And even >then I have to force him to drink it. He is growing and playing, is never sick >and seems to be pretty darn happy. What do I feel like I am

not helping him?!>Does anyone else have this problem with their child's weight? > Tasha>Mommy of 5 year old twin boys- and >Fort Worth, Texas> is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas>Series of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007>You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html>>>

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My oldest, Austin, was REALLY picky when he was younger and loved pasta PLAIN! we did the same thing...added some butter and a little cream.--We then started letting him "choose" his color of pasta...by adding food coloring. Blue was his favortie....but that later changed into the pasta that is made from veggies....and those being different colors. We then added ketchup to the pasta (because seriously...how different is that from tomoto sauce! lol!) but that eventually changed into tomato sauce....it took awhile...but we didnt fight it...we changed slowly over time. Now I fix a speghetti squash for pasta...and he has no idea he is eating a veggie and we add grated cheese on top for added calories now. =) But I COMPLETELY understand the frustration of picky eaters..I swear he lived on

air his first 2 years of life because he wouldnt touch anything! from anywhere! He still does not care for french fries or cheeseburgers or hotdogs or anything kid friendly...but I say in the long run...I may lose my hair from thinking of ways to feed him and keep the weight on...but I will have a fabulous hat =)

Logan's mama

(45 down to 0 in 3rd cast, 14 months old)

From: Lynn Marsden <lynn_marsden@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Fri, August 20, 2010 12:52:18 PMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Hi Tasha

Peyton too is sooooo skinny. The doctor suggested lots of butter and homogenized milk and red meats. Problem is Peyton won't drink milk and won't eat any meats. We even tryed the chicken nuggets at Macs and he just pushes them aside and eats the ketchup instead........sooo frustrating. The only thing he does like is pasta, any kind of pasta or noodles so we just load it up with butter and milk. I wonder if its really that bad for a kid to live off of pasta????? We try to introduce him to other things but no luck!! Anyway I hope all goes well with .

Lynn>Hi everyone,> will go for his check-up/xray on

Friday at ish Rite. Anyone else >going to be there?>I am feeling anxious about this visit. Especially since the previous ckup was >not so great. To recap about the last appt.......seeing the xray it was obvious >that there had been some regression. At that point his doctor increased brace >wear hoping that would help. The brace time was increased to 16 hours a day(he >was only wearing it at night at the time)....more if I possible. So Friday we >will find out if that increased brace time has helped his curve. >>And of course with all the talk about a if a brace can correct a curve has me >really wondering about this dang brace. I am going to push for a new one >because he has been in this one for over a year and it now has a mysterious >crack in it

too. >Before you say he has been in a brace for over a year?! Yes. is so tiny. >The boys had their 5 year check-up last week. >> is 44 inches tall and only 37 lbs. His brother is 11 lbs heavier! Their >pediatrician said she wanted to see some more weight on him. HOW?????? >>I literally let him eat whatever he wants! I even buy the best junk food I >can!!! Within limits. He needs calories....please don't judge me. >>He does not like milk unless it is strawberry, chocolate or vanilla so I buy >those. Organic of course.....I have to make up for all the junk food! And even >then I have to force him to drink it. He is growing and playing, is never sick >and seems to be pretty darn happy. What do I feel like I am not helping him?!>Does

anyone else have this problem with their child's weight? > Tasha>Mommy of 5 year old twin boys- and >Fort Worth, Texas> is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas>Series of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007>You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html>>>

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Oh, my gosh, I needed that quote, crying! Thank you, Tasha, because that is exactly how I feel. Working through it, though, beautiful quote! Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3 years old, in 8th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 62 degrees to 20 in cast)From: Tasha Fontenot <ryanswalk@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Fri, August 20, 2010 5:04:13 AMSubject: Re: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Thanks Heidi.......I am up early and feeling anxious as I always do the day of and like all of us here do.

I saw this last night on a blog and it really hit me hard. Thought I would share it this morning.

“God never places us in any position in which we can not grow. We may fancy that He does. We may fear we are so impeded by fretting, petty cares that we are gaining nothing; but when we are not sending any branches upward, we may be sending roots downward. Perhaps in the time of our humiliation, when everything seems a failure, we are making the best kind of progress."

~ Prentiss

So this morning I am trying to think positive before I know anything. I'll update later today.

TashaMommy of 5 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TexasSeries of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

From: NIck Guthe <nickguthe@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Thu, August 19, 2010 10:13:15 PMSubject: Re: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Tasha,Very best of luck tomorrow! Please update when you can.

Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3 years old, in 8th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 62 degrees to 20 in cast)

From: Griffith <lingriffith@...>"infantile scoliosis treatment " <infantile scoliosis treatment >Sent: Thu, August 19, 2010 6:24:21 PMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Hey Tasha - Delaney is doing well - she talks up a storm and loves to do whatever her brothers do! The brace doesn't seem to slow her down, but the last several weeks she has made some complaints over the brace hurting so I'm glad to go and have the check up. Our ortho is .Again, luck, love and prayers for tomorrow in this crazy Texas heat!, mommy to Delaney, almost 3 yrs old3 casts over 9 months, full-time brace 1 yearTreated at ish Rite, Dallas-------------------Sent from my iPhone__________________________________________________________Penny Stock Jumping 2000%Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today!http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c6dd9324700584de7ast01vuc

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A lot of us have picky eaters...I tried the Carnation Instant Breakfast in milk today and Bex pushed it away, said NO and it dropped to the kitchen floor. I guess he told me!I love that you will have a fab hat! : ) Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3 years old, in 8th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners, currently down from 62 degrees to 20 in cast)From: Medlin <amanda.medlin@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Fri, August 20, 2010 10:40:07 AMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

My oldest, Austin, was REALLY picky when he was younger and loved pasta PLAIN! we did the same thing...added some butter and a little cream.--We then started letting him "choose" his color of pasta...by adding food coloring. Blue was his favortie....but that later changed into the pasta that is made from veggies....and those being different colors. We then added ketchup to the pasta (because seriously...how different is that from tomoto sauce! lol!) but that eventually changed into tomato sauce....it took awhile...but we didnt fight it...we changed slowly over time. Now I fix a speghetti squash for pasta...and he has no idea he is eating a veggie and we add grated cheese on top for added calories now. =) But I COMPLETELY understand the frustration of picky eaters..I swear he lived on

air his first 2 years of life because he wouldnt touch anything! from anywhere! He still does not care for french fries or cheeseburgers or hotdogs or anything kid friendly...but I say in the long run...I may lose my hair from thinking of ways to feed him and keep the weight on...but I will have a fabulous hat =)

Logan's mama

(45 down to 0 in 3rd cast, 14 months old)

From: Lynn Marsden <lynn_marsden@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Fri, August 20, 2010 12:52:18 PMSubject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

Hi Tasha

Peyton too is sooooo skinny. The doctor suggested lots of butter and homogenized milk and red meats. Problem is Peyton won't drink milk and won't eat any meats. We even tryed the chicken nuggets at Macs and he just pushes them aside and eats the ketchup instead........sooo frustrating. The only thing he does like is pasta, any kind of pasta or noodles so we just load it up with butter and milk. I wonder if its really that bad for a kid to live off of pasta????? We try to introduce him to other things but no luck!! Anyway I hope all goes well with .

Lynn>Hi everyone,> will go for his check-up/xray

on

Friday at ish Rite. Anyone else >going to be there?>I am feeling anxious about this visit. Especially since the previous ckup was >not so great. To recap about the last appt.......seeing the xray it was obvious >that there had been some regression. At that point his doctor increased brace >wear hoping that would help. The brace time was increased to 16 hours a day(he >was only wearing it at night at the time)....more if I possible. So Friday we >will find out if that increased brace time has helped his curve. >>And of course with all the talk about a if a brace can correct a curve has me >really wondering about this dang brace. I am going to push for a new one >because he has been in this one for over a year and it now has a mysterious >crack in it

too. >Before you say he has been in a brace for over a year?! Yes. is so tiny. >The boys had their 5 year check-up last week. >> is 44 inches tall and only 37 lbs. His brother is 11 lbs heavier! Their >pediatrician said she wanted to see some more weight on him. HOW?????? >>I literally let him eat whatever he wants! I even buy the best junk food I >can!!! Within limits. He needs calories....please don't judge me. >>He does not like milk unless it is strawberry, chocolate or vanilla so I buy >those. Organic of course.....I have to make up for all the junk food! And even >then I have to force him to drink it. He is growing and playing, is never sick >and seems to be pretty darn happy. What do I feel like I am not helping him?!>Does

anyone else have this problem with their child's weight? > Tasha>Mommy of 5 year old twin boys- and >Fort Worth, Texas> is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas>Series of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007>You can read 's story at.... http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html>>>

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Lol! Isaiah threw the carnation instant breakfast up and broke out in

hives...go figure!

NIck Guthe <nickguthe@...> wrote:

>A lot of us have picky eaters...I tried the Carnation Instant Breakfast in milk

>today and Bex pushed it away, said NO and it dropped to the kitchen floor. I

>guess he told me!

>

>I love that you will have a fab hat! : )

>

> Heidi, Bexon's Mommy, (3 years old, in 8th cast from Salt Lake City Shriners,

>currently down from 62 degrees to 20 in cast)

>

>

>

>

>________________________________

>From: Medlin <amanda.medlin@...>

>infantile scoliosis treatment

>Sent: Fri, August 20, 2010 10:40:07 AM

>Subject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

>

>

>My oldest, Austin, was REALLY picky when he was younger and loved pasta PLAIN!

>we did the same thing...added some butter and a little cream.--We then started

>letting him " choose " his color of pasta...by adding food coloring. Blue was his

>favortie....but that later changed into the pasta that is made from

>veggies....and those being different colors. We then added ketchup to the pasta

>(because seriously...how different is that from tomoto sauce! lol!) but that

>eventually changed into tomato sauce....it took awhile...but we didnt fight

>it...we changed slowly over time. Now I fix a speghetti squash for pasta...and

>he has no idea he is eating a veggie and we add grated cheese on top for added

>calories now. =) But I COMPLETELY understand the frustration of picky eaters..I

>swear he lived on air his first 2 years of life because he wouldnt touch

>anything! from anywhere! He still does not care for french fries or

>cheeseburgers or hotdogs or anything kid friendly...but I say in the long

>run...I may lose my hair from thinking of ways to feed him and keep the weight

>on...but I will have a fabulous hat =)

>

>

>

>Logan's mama

>(45 down to 0 in 3rd cast, 14 months old)

>

>

>________________________________

> From: Lynn Marsden <lynn_marsden@...>

>infantile scoliosis treatment

>Sent: Fri, August 20, 2010 12:52:18 PM

>Subject: Re: Friday, August 20th and weight

>

>

>Hi Tasha

>Peyton too is sooooo skinny. The doctor suggested lots of butter and

>homogenized milk and red meats. Problem is Peyton won't drink milk and won't

>eat any meats. We even tryed the chicken nuggets at Macs and he just

>pushes them aside and eats the ketchup instead........sooo frustrating. The

>only thing he does like is pasta, any kind of pasta or noodles so we just load

>it up with butter and milk. I wonder if its really that bad for a kid to live

>off of pasta????? We try to introduce him to other things but no luck!!

Anyway

>I hope all goes well with .

>

>Lynn

>

>

>>

>>>Hi everyone,

>>> will go for his check-up/xray on Friday at ish Rite. Anyone else

>>>going to be there?

>>>I am feeling anxious about this visit. Especially since the previous ckup

was

>

>>>not so great. To recap about the last appt.......seeing the xray it was

obvious

>>

>>>that there had been some regression. At that point his doctor increased

brace

>

>>>wear hoping that would help. The brace time was increased to 16 hours a

day(he

>>

>>>was only wearing it at night at the time)....more if I possible. So Friday

we

>

>>>will find out if that increased brace time has helped his curve.

>>>

>>>And of course with all the talk about a if a brace can correct a curve has me

>>>really wondering about this dang brace. I am going to push for a new one

>>>because he has been in this one for over a year and it now has a mysterious

>>>crack in it too.

>>>Before you say he has been in a brace for over a year?! Yes. is so

tiny.

>>>

>>>The boys had their 5 year check-up last week.

>>>

>>> is 44 inches tall and only 37 lbs. His brother is 11 lbs heavier!

Their

>

>>>pediatrician said she wanted to see some more weight on him. HOW??????

>>>

>>>I literally let him eat whatever he wants! I even buy the best junk food I

>>>can!!! Within limits. He needs calories....please don't judge me.

>>>

>>>He does not like milk unless it is strawberry, chocolate or vanilla so I buy

>>>those. Organic of course.....I have to make up for all the junk food! And

even

>>>

>>>then I have to force him to drink it. He is growing and playing, is never

sick

>>>

>>>and seems to be pretty darn happy. What do I feel like I am not helping

him?!

>>>Does anyone else have this problem with their child's weight?

>>> Tasha

>>>Mommy of 5 year old twin boys- and

>>>Fort Worth, Texas

>>> is treated at Texas ish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas

>>>Series of 6 casts for 14 months followed by bracing since September 2007

>>>You can read 's story at....

>http://www.infantilescoliosis.org/stories.html

>>>

>>>

>>>

>

>

>

>

>

>