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.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Getting used to oxygen.
Yesterday we received the oxygen concentrator that Anaïs is supposed to use when she sleeps. We are still waiting for her CPAP machine to be delivered because they needed to special order her mask. I just put her down for the night but I'm not sure she will keep it on...however tonight was better than last night, she actually let me put it on her. She had to play with it a little bit at first:
So far so good...she is not asleep yet though, I'll go check on her in a little while.
Good job Anais! Caden got used to sleeping with his oxygen and would help me put it on him. He still occassionally asks for it, it's kind of cute. Good luck with the CPAP, keeping my fingers crossed for you!
She is doing amazing! Preston would have had to be strapped down to keep that on his face. So go Anais! You are a little trooper! I hope her CPAP mask comes soon! She looks soooo darn happy all the time, even with a nasal cannula!
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:
Good job Anais! Caden got used to sleeping with his oxygen and would help me put it on him. He still occassionally asks for it, it's kind of cute. Good luck with the CPAP, keeping my fingers crossed for you!
There she is, cute lil Anais. I guess it just takes a little adjustment. I sure hope this helps her!
Anais is a good sport! I hope it goes well!
I've been behind. Didn't know that Anais needed to go on oxygen. I hope that everything is going well and she does okay with the CPAP when you get it.
Wow Anais!!! You are so awesome for wearing your oxygen! What a trooper! Good luck with the CPAP!!!
She is doing amazing! Preston would have had to be strapped down to keep that on his face. So go Anais! You are a little trooper! I hope her CPAP mask comes soon! She looks soooo darn happy all the time, even with a nasal cannula!
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