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Early Years, Lifestyle, Medication / Medical Aides

Up, Up and Away

July 23, 2014July 13, 2016 Amanda

It's been 2 months since we started Elsie on growth hormones and so far we are super happy about it! She's currently 78.9cm (2.58 feet) tall and weighs 8.9kg (19.62 pounds)and is now just below the 3rd percentile for both height and weight. It's so exciting to see her pant legs start to get a… Continue reading Up, Up and Away

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Intro

Hi my name is Amanda and my daughter, Elsie, has cystinosis - a rare, genetic, metabolic disease. Right away I found all the facts about cystinosis and its treatment overwhelming. What I really wanted to know was if my little girl was going to be okay. Could she still have a happy, normal life? The answer is absolutely!

I've created this blog so that other families affected by cystinosis can follow our journey through this disease, learn what life is going to be like and how one happy, amazing little girl makes it through.

Above all else just know that there is hope, you're not alone and your life can still be filled with love and laughter.

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