The moon never beams without bringing me dreams of the beautiful Annabel Leigh
Trisomy 18, also known as Edwards syndrome, is a condition which is caused by a chromosomal defect. It occurs in about 1 out of every 3000 live births. The numbers increase significantly when early pregnancy losses are factored in that occur in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy.
Unlike Down syndrome, which also is caused by a chromosomal defect, the developmental issues caused by Trisomy 18 are associated with medical complications that are more potentially life-threatening in the early months and years of life. 50% of babies who are carried to term will be stillborn, with baby boys having higher stillbirth rate than baby girls.
At birth, intensive care admissions in Neonatal units are most common for infants with Trisomy 18. Again, baby boys will experience higher mortality rates in this neonatal period than baby girls, although those with higher birth weights do better across all categories.
Some children will be able to be discharged from the hospital with home nursing support for their families. And although less than 10 percent survive to their first birthdays, some children with Trisomy 18 can enjoy many years of life with their families, reaching milestones and being involved with their community. A small number of adults (usually girls) with Trisomy 18 have and are living into their twenties and thirties, although with significant developmental delays that do not allow them to live independantly without assisted caregiving.
-www.trisomy18.org
What a big girl! I love the bottoms picture so much. She looks like such a big girl.
ReplyDeleteHappy 5 month birthday Annabel! You are the cutest thing I ever saw! I just love your fluffy hair.
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Nichole
happy 5 month Annabel what a sweetie you are.
ReplyDeleteHappy 5 months babygirl
ReplyDeleteHappy 5 month BIRTHDAY sweet baby girl...
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy birthday sweet baby girl! Sending love to you all!
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(Noah's mommy)
HAPPY 5 MONTHS BDAY BABY ANNABEL!!!!!!! WE'RE SOOO PROUD OF U BABY!!!! WE LOVE U SOOO MUCH!! GOD BLESS U FOREVER!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnnabel, you have some meat on those bones since the last time I saw you! Happy 5 months pretty lady!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 5 months, big girl! Love, Jill and Lily
ReplyDeleteThat is so adorable!!! I need to make a trip to see little Miss Annabel!! I miss that girl!!! :)
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