Hypochondroplasia kid: May 2013

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.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Worry wart

We just had a baby girl in March. Between that and two active boys in soccer, AWANA, church,swimming and school I had neglected my blogs. Sorry!
So many things have gone through my thoughts lately. I worry Scarlett will be taller than Coleman. Not a loose my hair kind of worry but just a thought. How did you explain to your child that even though there older they are smaller? The other obvious one is if she will be " different". I tried to push it back but it keeps popping up. Carter ( my oldest) has autism and Coleman has hypochondroplasia. She seems to be doing well though. Coleman can't keep his hands off of her. He kisses her and talks to her. I have to admit I was worried my baby would be jealous but he's been great.