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.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Another ski day!
We go skiing every week-end. We have a pretty good system. Sam is in ski school, Anaïs goes to the resort daycare and Jeff and I get to ski the whole day together! Here is Sam getting ready to start her ski day: Here is Jeff and I:
Here is Jeff who thought it would be funny to do a hokey stop right in front of me and splash me with snow...I swear it felt like a freaking blizzard hit me in the face...thanks! LOL
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.
1 comment:
Way to go Sam!! And how nice for you and Jeff to be able to get a day of skiing in without the kids!
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