Hands on a Miracle: I quit my job.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

I quit my job.

Crazy as it sounds in this day and age - I have given my notice and will be officially unemployed as of January 30. More to come......

In the meantime - heading home Friday to see my little man....

4 comments:

Caden and Mommy said...: Candi!
I'm sure you quit your job for the right reasons and I know everything will work out the way it is supposed to.
Caden, Finally! just in the last 3 weeks has started to bear weight on his legs. Just like with a snap of the finger - and he is on a mission with climbing also. He isn't anywhere near standing on his own or taking steps, but he is putting weight on his legs. For so long I felt he was stuck!
I know Bryan had his adenoids out ... what about the tonsils? How are his sleep studies? I think the tonsils really helped Caden with his sleep which consequently is helping him with his development. Keep me posted as to what the neurologist has to say!
... and as always - adorable pictures!
Trisha; January 14, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Jennifer said...: He remains SERIOUSLY cute!! But he's getting to be such a big boy. He is definitely not a baby anymore! Hmmm....anxious to hear about the job thing.; January 18, 2009 at 3:08 PM
Destini said...: I have been waiting on some new pictures of Bryan! He just gets cuter and cuter! Hopefully all works out with your job, or lack thereof - more time for Bryan!!!; January 19, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Kim said...: Candi,
Best of luck to you! I hope this affords you more time with Bryan. Seriously-why is he so cute? I love that he pulls of the spiky hairstyle with ease. What a heartbreaker!; January 19, 2009 at 3:51 PM

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Achondroplasia is a common, nonlethal form of skeletal dysplasia (dysplasia - not normal), or a genetic disorder of bone growth. Depending on who you ask, statistics say that one in 25,000 to one in 60,000 births will result in Achondroplasia. Achondroplasia is one of the oldest recorded birth defects, dating back to the Roman Empire. It is characterized by abnormal body proportions — affected individuals have arms and legs that are very short, while the torso is more nearly normal size, and in some cases individuals have larger heads due to "frontal bossing".Before beginning to walk, a baby with achondroplasia often develops a small hump (kyphosis) on his lower back. This is due to poor muscle tone, and usually goes away after the child starts walking. Once walking, the child usually develops a markedly curved lower spine (lordosis or sway- back), and the lower legs often become bowed. The feet are generally short, broad and flat.Achondroplasia is caused by an abnormal gene located on one of the chromosome 4 pair (humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes).

In some cases, a child inherits achondroplasia from a parent who also has the condition. If one parent has the condition and the other does not, there is a 50 percent chance that their child will be affected. If both parents have achondroplasia, there is a 50 percent chance that the child will inherit the condition, a 25 percent chance that the child will not have it, and a 25 percent chance that the child will inherit one abnormal gene from each parent and have severe skeletal abnormalities that lead to early death. A child who does not inherit the gene will be completely free of the condition, and cannot pass it on to his or her own children. In more than 80 percent of cases, however, achondroplasia is not inherited but results from a new mutation (change) that occurred in the egg or sperm cell that formed the embryo. The parents of children with achondroplasia resulting from new mutations are usually normal-sized.

The gene that causes Achondroplasia was only discovered in 1994, a mere 13 years ago, so much research is still being done to learn more about it. The gene is one of a family of genes that makes proteins called fibroblast growth factor receptors. Scientists have recently linked these genes with several skeletal disorders. While scientists are eagerly studying these mutations, there is much controversy from society at the outcome of the studies. Since the discovery, many couples have chosen to terminate pregnancies because of this.

A few notes: Intelligence is entirely normal in people with achondroplasia. The term "midget" is considered offensive in this day and age. The acceptable terms for a person with any type of dwarfism are person with dwarfism, little person, LP, and person of short stature, or simply by their name, as you would address anyone else. If you would like to know more: http://www.lpaonline.org/mc/page.do

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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

I quit my job.

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