Letters to Lior

Trsiomy 18


There are 23 pairs of human chromosomes. In Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome), there is an extra chromosome with the 18th pair. Like Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), Trisomy 18 affects all systems of the body and causes distinct facial features. Trisomy 18 occurs in 1 in 3,000 live births.It is three times more common in girls than boys. Unfortunately, most babies with Trisomy 18 die before birth, so the actual incidence of the disorder may be higher.Infants who survive, experience serious defects and commonly live for short periods of time. Trisomy 18 affects individuals of all ethnic backgrounds. Trisomy 18 severely affects all organ systems of the body.The majority of children who are born with Edward's syndrome do not live past their first year of life. Their average lifespan for half of the children born with this syndrome is less than two months; approximately ninety to ninety-five percent of these children die prior to their first birthday. The five to ten-percent of children who do survive their first year experience severe developmental disabilities. Children who live past their first year require walking support and their ability to learn is limited. Their verbal communication abilities are limited as well, although they are able to respond to comforting and have the ability to learn to smile, recognize and interact with caregivers and others. They can acquire skills such as self-feeding and rolling over.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Reality

Since Lior has been back from hospital he has been a lot better - a vast difference. The only thing that concerns me is he is sleeping a lot more than normal. Maybe my mind is running away with things, but last night our cat who normally never comes near Lior unless he is screaming (I think she comes to investigate if things are ok - her mommy instinct) - insisted on climbing into his cot last night (Lior wasnt in there - in case you were wondering). We had to take her out atleast three times and she kept on creeping up to the cot and checking on him and then walking away ( I think she did that about 4 times in the middle of the night) She never likes to sleep under the blankets but last night she also insisted on climbing under our duvet and walking over us - now the part of my mind running away with me - Dont animals normally sense things before we do or was it just the storm last night ...... Lior is normally fast asleep when I leave in the morning, and this morning he was wide awake atleast half an hour before I left for work and was chatting away. Am I being paranoid ?!?! Daddy says he is fine, just a little flemmy, but very talkative and completely himself. Maybe I am just tired and just dont know what to think anymore. Maybe its best to just stop thinking and just cherishing !!
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