Hypochondroplasia kid: In & Out

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.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

In & Out

Coleman went to his first day at "big boy "school at T.L.Rodes Elementary. I was so proud of him and his brother in their uniforms. Our Elementary has a preschool in it and CoCo was accepted. Carter started Kindergarten and Coleman preK. The toilets are practically on the ground so he can reach, the water fountains are shorter. He looked at me the first day and said "it's My size." I am so excited for my boys.Coleman was cute as a button in his uniform and backpack, the rules prohibit backpacks with wheels but when we put it on him his feet left the ground so they let him role into school.

Then that same day we had a doctors apt because Coleman's sleep apnea has gotten worse. Its like he can't catch a breath until its too late and he inhales abruptly. It is scary, and exhausting. He is not sleeping and neither am I. I was planning on getting his tonsils out during Thanksgiving break but Dr.Rice said "how about Friday." So Friday we got his tonsils out and he is breathing so much better I'm ashamed I didn't do it earlier.

1 comment:

AnonymousSeptember 21, 2010 at 6:40 AM
Hi kristen, what can I say other than snap! I have a 5year old son who looks so like your little boy they could be twins, he also has hypochondraplasia. your blog has been a revelation and a lifeline for me, and its so comforting to know of another child who is experiencing the same things.We live in the uk and we have not been offered growth hormones, I am going back to our specialist to ask more questions. I hope coleman continues to grow and stays healthy, I look forward to watching his progress through your blog. Many many thanks.
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