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

10 September 2010

Oh my sweetheart, my heart was so sore when I was at work, knowing that you did not have the best of days and when speaking to daddy I could here you crying in the background, that made me feel even worse, that I could not be with you. But you are so good, even though you didnt keep all your feeds down, you cried a little but quitened down and relaxed very quickly. Daddy says you were watching Scoobie Doo with your sisters - I am sure they enjoyed that.

Wow , what a busy day for you today, driving around with daddy - I am sure you were not too impressed, after all you dont like the car very much.

I missed you this morning, not having done your feed seemed to take away a vital part of my day. I cant wait to get home to you and your sisters. Yay - your sisters arent going to their daddy this weekend, they will be spending it with us, cant wait. Although they are not impressed, they had things planned - teenagers what can we do. At least we get to have family time this weekend, and we are going to meet your little neice tomorrow, so excited
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