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

21-09-10

THERE IS NO FOOT TOO SMALL THAT IT CANNOT LEAVE AN IMPRINT ON THIS WORLD - Wow - what a powerful statement !!!

Your little footprints are travelling all over - shining lots of light and love on so many people.

You almost gave your ouma a heart attack yesterday, either you were trying to clear your throat or trying to get your tummy to work, but you stopped breathing aand went blue, you took longer than normal to recover. Ouma has not experienced it with you yet, so needless to say she panicked and so did your Diana - Yay Tan to the rescue, cause she has been around us when it happens and sees what mommy does, she kept a calm head and told ouma to put you on your side, blow in your face and pat your back and then phoned daddy and told him to hurry home. Its amazing that a 15 year old can stay calm in a situation like that. - Needless to say you were pooped after that, had no energy whatsoever. I spoke to daddy this afternoon and he says you had another little episode today. Mommy needs to keep an eye on that, you seem to be having apnea a little more often than normal and that really scares me, I am not ready to let go :-(
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