Carla, In regards to your message about Little Tyler and his spinal injury. Please I know it's tough on these kids keeping them quiet-- but if you want to insure healing-- it is necessary. Dr. Klein is on the nose with the Dex and pedia pred, but you need to understand it IS important to keep him quiet-- as the swelling subsides you should see some further improvement. It's quite all right to hold him and talk to him, but for the immediate time - I would recommend letting him rest and limiting his expeditions. I am forwarding your post on to our Gabriel's new mom and she can work with you here--- please know though he may be a bit depressed or stressed-- if he is eating he is ok. The rest is needed to heal. We have to be good mommies from time to time... they love us anyways! Good wishes to you Alicia a shelter Mom [Posted in FML issue 1876]