This blog is about our life. I also want to raise awareness about achondroplasia and share our experience. Our baby girl Anaïs was born with achondroplasia.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Week end with friends.
My good friend Michelle invited us to spend the week end at her cabin in southern UT. We had a great time hanging out with our friends and as always the kids had so much fun.
We went to an apple orchard to pick organic apple. The kids really enjoyed that!
Anaïs was fascinated by a lady bug that landed on her hand.
We went through a cave that was pitch dark...kind of freaky!
The guys...
Jeff caugh a horney toad and of course all the kids wanted to touch it!
I am originally from France and have been living in the US since 1999. My husband Jeff is american and speaks fluent french so we are a bilingual family. We have 2 beautiful daughters Samantha born on 5/27/04 and Anaïs (pronounced Ana-eese) born on 6/6/08. Anaïs was born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism.
If this is your first time reading our blog, read about how our journey with achondroplasia all started by reading Anaïs' story.
What is achondroplasia?
Achondroplasia is the most common form of short-limb dwarfism. It occurs in approximately 1 in 26,000 to 1 in 40,000 births. The characteristic features of achondroplasia are apparent at birth. These include typical facial features, disproportionate short stature, and rhizomelic (the proximal ends of the limbs) shortening. Diagnosis of achondroplasia is made by physical exam and skeletal x-rays. Most individuals have normal intelligence. Infants and children often have motor delays but cognitive delays are not present. A special infant developmental chart has been made for children with achondroplasia. Final adult height is in the range of 4 feet.
2 comments:
What a fun time all of you had. Sam is really making some great memories! Beautiful Southwest pics too!
Sounds like a fun filled weekend! I love some of Sam's expressions - she is so cute!
Post a Comment