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, November 18, 2010
So sweet!
With Thanksgiving approaching, Sam made a turkey at school and was supposed to write all the things she is thankful for. The teacher didn't help her and didn't tell her what to write, it was all Sam. I LOVE that she didn't write one material thing...shows me we must be doing something right. I thought what she wrote was so sweet! Such a sweet girl!
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.
2 comments:
So sweet! I'm not surprised, she is a great kid and you are an awesome mom.
OMg! I love her! That is so perfect! She is the best. I wish you guys a very Happy Thanksgiving!
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