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, November 22, 2010
Let it snow!
Yesterday we got a crazy amount of snow! The girls enjoyed playing in it although we couldn't stay outside too long because it was snowing pretty hard. This was Anaïs' first time playing in the snow...I think it was a little too cold for her.
Sam on the other hand could have stayed there for hours!
WOW! Isn't it amazing how in one year you went from one completely different climate to another? That is a serious amount of snow. I remember the first year Preston played in the snow and hated it and now like Sam loves it! The pictures are gorgeous and the girls are so cute! Enjoy your blizzard. I saw on FB today you said it is still snowing!
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:
Wow! Love that snow! Isn't it amazing how some kids never get cold?? Seamus is like Sam, could stay out there for hours!
So cute! Yes, this is just the begging! We are only on day three of the snow and I've already had enough!
WOW! Isn't it amazing how in one year you went from one completely different climate to another? That is a serious amount of snow. I remember the first year Preston played in the snow and hated it and now like Sam loves it! The pictures are gorgeous and the girls are so cute! Enjoy your blizzard. I saw on FB today you said it is still snowing!
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