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, April 26, 2010
Feeling better now!
Yesterday Sam was sick and when she woke up this morning she still wasn't 100% so I decided to keep her home from school. By 9:00 this morning she was pretty much back to normal. She had been invited to her friend's house for a pool playdate so I decided to go ahead and still go since she was feeling better. She had SO much fun!
Anaïs got in the water too and loved it!
Then we stayed for dinner. It was great and we had a good time!
Swimming! Ok, I'm jealous! I can't wait for warmer weather here! Looks like you all had a wonderful time! Glad to hear Sam is feeling better! Cute pic's!
Oh my! That makes me miss our pool on Long Island sooooo much! It looks so refreshing. Anais is really enjoying the water-that is awesome. Glad to hear Sam is also feeling better!
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.
4 comments:
Looks like a fun day in the sun! So glad that Sam is feeling better!
Swimming! Ok, I'm jealous! I can't wait for warmer weather here! Looks like you all had a wonderful time! Glad to hear Sam is feeling better! Cute pic's!
What a great day! Swimming does sound awesome!
Oh my! That makes me miss our pool on Long Island sooooo much! It looks so refreshing. Anais is really enjoying the water-that is awesome. Glad to hear Sam is also feeling better!
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