Eating Healthy and Having Short Arms Soapbox Time. 😕 Please, parents! If there is one thing that you can do for your LP child (or any child): teach them to eat healthy and keep their weight down. It IS so easy for LPs to gain weight and even tougher to lose it. I’m not talking…
Pregnancy as a Woman with Dwarfism Finally getting to this subject, as it has been a discussion item on many boards and asked by many LP women and couples in our community. I would be happy to answer any more questions from our/my experience. There are just so many questions about the subject, it’s easier…
MRI and Anesthesia: What to Expect Our dwarf son has had multiple MRI’s and CT scans, so we’ve had some extensive experience with anesthesia. In addition, we have had MRI’s and CT scans done as adult LPs. Here’s what you can expect for MRIs without contrast: The length of the scheduled time for an MRI…
Mama Said: Go See Your Ortho and Get Checked Who said being a stay-at-home mom is not dangerous? I slipped on our glossy, 80’s kitchen tile this morning and then banged my head really hard on the wall. Thankfully, I didn’t black out. But, I did have this shooting pain throughout my body and seriously…
Wearing Your Dwarfism on Your Sleeve vs. Strength as a Person With Dwarfism I can go on and on as to how I got to this subject in my head, but I’ll try to keep this short and to the point. Strength as a Person With Dwarfism If there’s anything you can give your child…