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.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Sam's new friend.
In Mexico, Sam got to spend some time with a dolphin named Tinda. She had such a good time, I think she will remember that day for a very long time!
Swimming with a dolphin...how many people can say they've done that? :)
How fun! I've always wanted to do that. Sam is a brave girl and can we talk about those little chunky thighs that Anais is sporting...o.em.gee! Love them!!
I think she will remember that day for a long time too. That last picture of Jeff is a good one. Jaxson already missed Sam and Anais and even though Maddie doesn't talk I think she misses them too
Love all the pictures from Mexico. I think my fave is the one of you and Jeff. Good for you two to get out and enjoy the beach by yourselves! YAY! I would have been terrified of parasailing because I hate heights. Love Sam and the dolphin. She looks like she had the time of her life! And of course who can forget sweet Anais? Adorable!
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:
That is so amazing! What an incredible experience for Sam!
How fun! I've always wanted to do that. Sam is a brave girl and can we talk about those little chunky thighs that Anais is sporting...o.em.gee! Love them!!
I think she will remember that day for a long time too. That last picture of Jeff is a good one. Jaxson already missed Sam and Anais and even though Maddie doesn't talk I think she misses them too
Love all the pictures from Mexico. I think my fave is the one of you and Jeff. Good for you two to get out and enjoy the beach by yourselves! YAY! I would have been terrified of parasailing because I hate heights. Love Sam and the dolphin. She looks like she had the time of her life! And of course who can forget sweet Anais? Adorable!
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