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, May 16, 2011
She took First place!!!!
well...she did it!!! Sam had her first figure skating competition today and she took first place in her category, basic 6. She did such a great job and we are SO proud of her!!! She was very nervous right before her turn but did what she had to do on the ice.
Jeff's family came out to support her and she was just so happy to see all her cousins there! We truly appreciate everybody's support!
Jeff got her all these balloons and flowers to congratulate her...she has one great dad!
When the results came out, she screamed "I got first I got first!". I am so happy to see that her work and dedication paid off, she has been working really hard!
Anaïs loves supporting her big sister :)
First place on the podium! :)
Sam and her coach Tiffany who has been working with her since we moved to Park City:
HI Anis My name is Jenna I came across your site. U are an amazing, special and inspirational hero. Congrats Sam on getting first place. I was born with a rare life threatening disease, and is also a rare form of dwarfism, so that makes me a little person. www.miraclechamp.webs.com
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:
HI Anis
My name is Jenna I came across your site. U are an amazing, special and inspirational hero. Congrats Sam on getting first place.
I was born with a rare life threatening disease, and is also a rare form of dwarfism, so that makes me a little person.
www.miraclechamp.webs.com
Wow, congrats Sam! That is amazing! You all must be so proud!
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