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, September 6, 2010
Nice day by the waterfall!
Today was such a beautiful day. A little chilly in the morning but perfect in the afternoon. We decided to take the girls by this pretty waterfall so they could play in the water.
Seriously, how pretty is that?
Anaïs doesn't really like water but she found a little spot where she could dip her hands in the water without getting anything else wet.
Alex those pictures are GORGEOUS. Love the one of Sam on the bridge and the one of Anais up close. I think you need to go back there when the leaves change and see all the colors. The beauty of the world-you really captured some right there!
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.
3 comments:
Alex those pictures are GORGEOUS. Love the one of Sam on the bridge and the one of Anais up close. I think you need to go back there when the leaves change and see all the colors. The beauty of the world-you really captured some right there!
I have a 2-year-old son with Achon. Would it be ok if I added you to my blog? Here is our blog - http://robertandelizabeth.blogspot.com/.
Beautiful pictures! I'm sure it is amazing there when the foliage is at its peak for fall!
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