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Tiny Light Dax is a fighter! Born fifteen weeks early, he spent the
first four months of his life overcoming what seemed to be impossible
circumstances. Now this active toddler spends his days playing with his sisters, listening to
stories, and spending time outside. He also loves music and playing with a
ball.
When
Dax was born, he weighed only 650 grams (1.4 lbs). Though doctors
said he was too small and weak to survive, he proved everyone wrong. In
the beginning,
his lungs were the biggest issue. He was diagnosed with BPD
(bronchopulmonary dysplasia) and his lungs were so damaged, his medical
team had a hard time keeping him alive.
He also had a grade two brain bleed, an enlarged heart with a hole in
it, and a
looped bowel and subsequent biopsy. In addition, Dax was diagnosed with
an eye disease
called ROP (retinopathy of prematurity). During this time he also had to
deal
with kidney stones and an MRSA infection. He pulled through it all and
finally
made it home on Good Friday. Unfortunately, that was not the end of
Dax’s challenges.
In October 2011, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. That was the
beginning
of another fight for this little warrior.
Dax has recieved conductive therapy and hyperbaric oxygen
therapy. With support from family, friends, and the entire community,
Dax’s
parents were also able to send him to a private camp for children with
cerebral palsy. During this five week session, he learned to walk
independently! He just underwent eye surgery and will
continue to receive both physiotherapy and speech therapy. His parents
work
hard to provide all they can for their son. His mother says, “He has to do the hard
part. I just want to always guide him along the right path. By continuing
to look into different therapies and options for Dax, I feel like I am helping
him be his best.”
Story by Emily Harrison
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