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 will be much longer than the actual imaging requires. From getting them …
Cord Blood Banking – A Difficult Decision
Among the many difficult choices new parents must face, one is whether to bank their child’s cord blood. For both our dwarf and non-dwarf child, deciding how to proceed was no easy task. We attempted to research whether there was any special benefit for LP parents or parents of dwarf babies to bank the cord blood, but we did not …
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 thought I might get major spinal cord injury from it. I fell on the …
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 with dwarfism, it’s strength. Strength to get through anything, even when the world is sometimes built against them. …
Sleep Apnea and CPAP – The Not So Sexy LifeSaver
Packing to travel can be a pain if you have to include a CPAP/BiPAP in your luggage. No matter how tall you are, the CPAP is just one more thing to lug around. At the same time, you need to keep this expensive medical equipment safe from damage. It helps you breathe while sleeping, so no matter where you are, …