OK. We are done with all the tests to determine how Josephine has been affected by Tetrasomy 8p.
As of December 30, 2009, here’s where we stand so far..
- Hypoplastic left first rib
- Assymetry of left side of rib cage – ribs flair out
- Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
- Hypotonia
- Speech delay – at 16 months old, her developmental age is 6 months
- Cognitive delay – developmental age is 7-8 months
- Gross motor skill delay – developmental age is 6 months
- Fine motor skill delay – developmental age is 6 months
- Pelvic kidney on left
- Failure to thrive – recent weight gain was 3 oz. in 4 weeks (1/2010)
- Prone to future seizure activity
- Epicanthic folds on eyes
- Flat bridge of the nose
- Slight cupping of the ears
- Trigger finger on right index finger
- Exotropia of the eyes (mild case)
- Retnal development is good and not affected
- Excellent heart, lungs and liver
- PERFECT IN EVERY WAY!