Hypochondroplasia kid: six years, one tooth and a vacay

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, July 16, 2013

six years, one tooth and a vacay

Well, Coleman turned six a few days ago. He asked for a pinata and his grandparents pool. He has such a tough personality. I know I have said before but God made him tough to handle the ups and downs he'll go through. Sometimes I dread a birthday because he will look a whole year smaller. I know thats silly but it comes up in my head. w God has his purpose but I wish we could give our kids a break sometimes...

We also went on a two week vacation. Not just a vacation but a two weeker driving 24 hours there and 24 back and some in between. It was spectacular, memorable and stressfull. We went to the Grand Canyon (north and south rim) Zion, and bryce Canyon. We hiked a lot, which was difficult for Coleman. He did it for the most part unaided. We met people from all around the world and had run in's with questions about his size. I wish we could have a vacation from the questions sometimes. I kno

And third CoCo lost his first tooth today. I literally mean "lost", we cant find it! It was soooo loose and we think he either swallowed it or it is in the bottom of the pool. At least its a funny first tooth story. Fun Fact: you loose your teeth in order that you got them. FYI- we go to Shriners on July 27th and see all t

he doctors including the genetisist. Any questions you have Id be happy to ask him.