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, January 25, 2010
Piggy back ride
Yesterday we went on a walk up at Calico Basin but Sam decided she was "too tired" to walk...so much for going on a walk. lol
That scenery is amazing! I'm catching up on my blog reading and looking over all the pictures I can't believe how much the girls are growing! Anais is really starting to look more and more like Sam. Looks like she'll be walking soon with all the pulling up and cruising. Fun times!
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.
6 comments:
Gorgeous pictures! Lucky Sam! Piggy back is the way to go! So cute! :)
looks like she had that planned all along! Love that view! It's always great to get out on a nice walk or ride now and again!
Poor Jeff! Although I guess that's a Daddy's job, right? Beautiful place!
That scenery is amazing! I'm catching up on my blog reading and looking over all the pictures I can't believe how much the girls are growing! Anais is really starting to look more and more like Sam. Looks like she'll be walking soon with all the pulling up and cruising. Fun times!
What adorable pics of Sam & Jeff! Those need to be black & white and framed :0)
Beautiful pictures! Sam looks like she loved her piggy back ride!
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