Hypochondroplasia kid: December 2009

What is hypochondroplasia?

Hypochondroplasia is a form of short-limbed dwarfism. This condition affects the conversion of cartilage into bone (a process called ossification), particularly in the long bones of the arms and legs. Hypochondroplasia is similar to another skeletal disorder called achondroplasia, but the features tend to be milder.

All people with hypochondroplasia have short stature. The adult height for men with this condition ranges from 138 centimeters to 165 centimeters (4 feet, 6 inches to 5 feet, 5 inches). The height range for adult women is 128 centimeters to 151 centimeters (4 feet, 2 inches to 4 feet, 11 inches).

People with hypochondroplasia have short arms and legs and broad, short hands and feet. Other characteristic features include a large head, limited range of motion at the elbows, a sway of the lower back (lordosis), and bowed legs. These signs are generally less pronounced than those seen with achondroplasia and may not be noticeable until early or middle childhood. Some studies have reported that a small percentage of people with hypochondroplasia have mild to moderate intellectual disability or learning problems, but other studies have produced conflicting results.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

First day of shots

So today was Colemans first Groweth hormones shot. Nutrapin is the company we use, they sent a very nice nurse out today to show us how to use the needles and shots and suprizingly it was easy. Coleman did so good, he cried a little but had no tears. Once he recieved his kisses he was fine, hershey kisses that is. I am a little nervous keeping track of everything but not giving the shot. Pray that God gives me the capability to comprehend the details and the patience with myself to do this every night. God has been so faithful, we know He is faithful wether CoCo grows or not, whether or not we got the drug or not. Im excited to start this process!!

Friday, December 11, 2009

Groweth Hormones

So we have been waiting and praying for the groweth Hormones for over a year and now they are sitting in my refrigerator. I have tried to tell CoCo they the shot will help him grow and he says "I not wanna grow" He just doesn't want a shot. We have to be professionally trained by a nurse to administer the groweth hormone shots so again were waiting. Im a little nervous about all of the responsibility but Im ready to give Coleman a better chance at life. Its funny how simple life is and how complicated. I know my Nana prayed for years for this decision about what was the best for CoCo.