Hypochondroplasia kid: I ever be like everybody else?

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.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

I ever be like everybody else?

Me and Coleman are sitting on the porch a few minutes ago and I asked if he was ready for Kindergarten. He got quiet and said, "when Carter went to kindergarten he was big and all my friends are big, I don't want to go. I said he was five and all the other kids would be five so he was going. he said " I ever gonna be big like everybody else?" I thought through my answer and said ,you might not be tall like everyone else and that's OK. I told him that's why we go see the doctor in Lafayette and give him a shot every night to see if it will help him grow. He added "and when I try hot dogs they make me grow?"
you know? Its been one of those days when Carter(my 6 yr old with autism) seems worse and getting ready for school. It is more than preparing to go to school it is emotionally getting them ready to. Preparing them to be ready for the questions and comments from peers and adults is almost as daunting as the school work itself. (breath) I also have gotten a new job. I am thrilled but also a little nervous too because I have been able to focus all of my energy on them and now will be tired and busy. Please pray that things go smooth and that Coleman can persevere.

James 1:1-6
2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. 6But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

1 comment:

A pathologically information hungry motherAugust 8, 2011 at 3:43 AM
Not an easy discussion to be had. I am certainly not looking forward to it. My daughter is only 2 months, hopefully I will be more ready by the time the questions start.
How is the GH working, you haven't posted about it for a while?
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