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.
If you can freeze time I'd like to know how. I feel at times that I'm losing my Ashleigh. She's got tween attitude and it seems almost every night she asks for the telephone to talk to her BFF. She occasionally asks to see if there is a way she can chat with her on the computer. UGGGGH! Watch out.
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.
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If you can freeze time I'd like to know how. I feel at times that I'm losing my Ashleigh. She's got tween attitude and it seems almost every night she asks for the telephone to talk to her BFF. She occasionally asks to see if there is a way she can chat with her on the computer. UGGGGH! Watch out.
Adorable! Same is a beautiful girl!
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