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Let me start with a brief description of myself, I am a 32 yr old male who has undergone 3 major surgeries, one on my cervical from C2- C7 and two on my lumbar...
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Nov 11, 2000
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Hi. I am new to this site. I have a 7 month old son with Achondroplasia. I am interested in talking to parents or individuals with the same type of dwarfism...
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Jan 6, 2001
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... Hi Micheala, Congratulations! I have a 3 1/2 year old son with achondroplasia as well. We fell into an atypical situation, one that you probably won't have...
Tamiko Willie
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Jan 6, 2001
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Hi, My name is Katherine and I have a 6 month old son with Achondroplasia. I am trying to get as much information as I can about all related topics. If you...
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Jan 31, 2001
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Hello Tamiko, My name is Katherine and I am from Ecuador, South America. I have a 6 month old son with Achondroplasia and I would like to get the "Health...
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Jan 31, 2001
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www.WedMD.com has some good info on Kyphosis. Hopes this helps. ... _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download...
Micheala Bradshaw
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Jan 31, 2001
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Hi. I have an eight month old son with Achon. He doesn't seem to be gaining weight. When he went to the Dr. on Monday, he was above average on height, but...
Micheala Bradshaw
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Jan 31, 2001
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... Hi Kathy, This link http://www.aap.org/policy/00696.html will take you to the online copy of "Health Supervision for Children with Achondroplasia". It's on...
Tamiko Willie
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Jan 31, 2001
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... Do you have a height-to-weight chart for children with achondroplasia? We got one last year from Dr. Rimoin's office: 1-310-423-9906. Ask for Jeannie...
Tamiko Willie
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Jan 31, 2001
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Thank you Tamiko, For all your advise. Kathy...
Katherine Toral
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Jan 31, 2001
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He doesn't have any trouble with sleep apnea. And he doesn't vomit any, he sweats some but not any more than my other two children. ... ...
Micheala Bradshaw
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Feb 1, 2001
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My son is about ready to move up to a big car seat. However, he can not sit up yet. Do you know of a big car seat that can easily be taken into a store or...
Micheala Bradshaw
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Feb 5, 2001
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Hello All, I just found this group and I wish I had found it years ago. I have two children ages 26 and 20 both have achondroplasia. My daughter just had a...
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Feb 21, 2001
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I was wondering if anyone can help me. I am an achon and so far they think my son is normal. I need information of pregnancy. Can anybody give me some ideas of...
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May 23, 2001
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Hello. My son has started putting weight on his feet. I am looking for shoes that provide good support for his ankles. However, he is 15 months old and...
Micheala Bradshaw
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Aug 6, 2001
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... Hi top tennies worked well for us. Steve...
Tamiko Willie
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Aug 8, 2001
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Does anyone out there live in Missouri? I am interested in talking to people living in Missouri? Thanks. ...
Micheala Bradshaw
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Oct 1, 2001
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HELP!!! I have a 17 month old son who loves his bottle. I only let him have it when he goes to sleep. I have asked the doctor about taking it away, but he...
Micheala Bradshaw
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Oct 7, 2001
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HI Micheala- My advice to you is... try drinking from a sippy-cup yourself when your son is around (ie. lunch time) when he sees you drinking like that he very...
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Oct 7, 2001
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Hi Micheala, our son is 19 months old and he really loves his cup, it was not difficult for him to leave the bottle because he saw his sister use the cup and...
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Oct 8, 2001
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Thanks for your reply. I have one of the avent cups (that's one of the 15 I have bought!!)haha. He will use it every no and then. I babysit three other...
Micheala Bradshaw
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Oct 9, 2001
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May be he do not want to be push to use the cup. My other daughter is 3.5 years and she leave her bottle when when was like 2.5, I told her to leave the bottle...
Susana Amezcua
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Oct 10, 2001
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I seen a car today with "Little People of America" license plate frames. Does anyone know where I can get these? Thanks. ...
Micheala Bradshaw
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Oct 14, 2001
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hi-I never posted to this list yet. I usually post to the dwarfism list and Dwarfs4Christ. Just testing to see if this gets posted....
Dawn
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Oct 22, 2001
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Hello everyone. My son is a 18 month old achon. His Occup. therapist recommended getting some crayons called Nubbies (spelling?). However, I have checked at...
Micheala Bradshaw
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Nov 20, 2001
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Hi Mecheala, sorry to know about that crayons. I answer your message because I wanted to ask you about the type of therapy that your son is receiving and what...
Susana Amezcua
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Nov 20, 2001
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Hello. My son receives Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. OT works from the waist up and PT works from the waist down. ... ...
Micheala Bradshaw
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Nov 21, 2001
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thank you for the information, my sons doctor told us that occupational therapy can really help him to get stronger, but I do not know much about it, ... From:...
Susana Amezcua
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Nov 21, 2001
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I did find a site for crayola where they have the larger sized crayons (remember from when we were all in grade school?). You need to click on...
Dawn
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Nov 22, 2001
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Hello. My husband and I are getting ready to either build or buy another house. I have a 18 month old son with achon. We are wondering if we should stick ...
Micheala Bradshaw
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Nov 30, 2001
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