Unexpected Journeys

Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Hey folks~ thanks to ALL who have been praying for the little Braidster. We are home and doing great. I will post pictures and the whole story tonight, including my AGGRAVATION factor the day before ;). But the little man is back to himself and we are all doing better. Thanks Mom, for coming with!!!

9 comments:

Lisa said...: Glad it went well no sleeping over right? Hospital's are so confused sometimes...; 2:20 PM
Noel said...: I am glad that things went well. Sorry about the aggrevation factor though...

Noel; 2:40 PM
Julie said...: Glad things went well.; 3:00 PM
Anonymous said...: Glad it is behind you now. Looks like my little Brett is going to need ear tubes. Definitely not as traumatic, but still that horrible anesthesia. Yuck! Hope all is well; 11:30 PM
Nancy said...: Looking forward to hearing about the whole thing. You are in my thoughts and prayers!; 8:44 AM
Ava's Grandma Kim said...: Surgery is hell, whether it went well or not. Hope Brady Bunch is feeling better soon.; 9:46 AM
Tara said...: I'm so glad it went well. I've been thinking about you all.; 1:30 PM
Teresa and Shawn said...: Thanks for the update. I was wondering how Brady was doing. Hopefully this surgery will help so much!!; 7:45 PM
Katie said...: My thoughts and prayers are with you always :)
Im glad to hear all went well.
xxoo; 10:43 AM

What is Williams syndrome?

Williams syndrome is a rare genetic condition (estimated to occur in 1/7,500 births) which causes medical and developmental problems.

Williams syndrome is caused by a spontaneously occurring deletion of 20 genes on chromosome #7, including the gene that makes the protein elastin, which provides strength and elasticity to vessel walls. The heart and blood vessel abnormalities are caused by this lack of elastin. Most young children with Williams syndrome are described as having similar facial features. These features include a small upturned nose, wide mouth, full lips, small chin, and puffiness around the eyes. Blue and green-eyed children with Williams syndrome can have a prominent "starburst" or white lacy pattern on their iris.

The majority of individuals with Williams syndrome have some type of heart or blood vessel problem. Typically, there is narrowing in the aorta (producing supravalvular aortic stenosis SVAS), or narrowing in the pulmonary arteries. There is a broad range in the degree of narrowing, ranging from trivial to severe (requiring surgical correction of the defect).

Individuals with Williams syndrome have a very endearing personality. They have a unique strength in their expressive language skills, and are extremely polite. They are typically unafraid of strangers and show a greater interest in contact with adults than with their peers.

(adapted from the Williams Syndrome Association website)

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