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.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
nothing sweeter...
than reading this letter from Sam... Last night I went to the back to school night at her school and the teacher had the kids write us a letter that they left on their desks for us to read. Needless to say that this letter made my heart melt. Nothing, I mean NOTHING makes a mom's heart swell more than sweet words like these. I love you Sam!
That was the sweetest letter! I love it. You must have been so proud reading that. I also LOVE the picture of the girls at the dinner table. These two are going to be the best of friends. Good job mommy!
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:
So sweet! I love that she thanks you for feeding her, lol!
Aww, I love it! Sam is the best!
That was the sweetest letter! I love it. You must have been so proud reading that. I also LOVE the picture of the girls at the dinner table. These two are going to be the best of friends. Good job mommy!
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