Life with The Leivas: Musical Mommy Moment

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Musical Mommy Moment

I found an old itunes gift card when I was cleaning and I went on a musical shopping spree. How is it that I didn't who Ingrid Michaelson was? If you aren't familiar you have to check it out!

While Peter was napping Olivia and I had an impromptu dance party in the kitchen. I loved every minute of it!

Along those lines I'm looking for some new songs to add to my workout mix, please share any songs that seem to pump you up!

1 comment:

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...: My little man and I LOVE to have dance parties!; Wednesday, May 19, 2010 9:44:00 AM

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MPS/Sanfilippo Syndrome

In October, 2008 Olivia was disgnosed with MPS III or Sanfilippo Syndrome, type B. MPS stands for: Mucopolysaccharidoses. It is a genetic lysosomal storage disease (LSD) caused by the body's inability to produce specific enzymes. Normally, the body uses enzymes to break down and recycle materials in cells. In individuals with MPS and related diseases, the missing or insufficient enzyme prevents the proper recycling process, resulting in the storage of materials in virtually every cell of the body. As a result, cells do not perform properly and may cause progressive damage throughout the body, including the heart, bones, joints, respiratory system and central nervous system. While the disease may not be apparent at birth, signs and symptoms develop with age as more cells become damaged by the accumulation of cell materials.

Babies and young children with Sanfilippo Syndrome appear normal, but symptoms begin to appear with age as more and GAGs build up in the cells of the body. There are 3 stages to the disease. Stage 1 the child begins to lag behind peers and begins to display difficult behaviors. Stage 2 the child losing his/her language, becomes hyperactive, chews on everything, and has sleeping difficulties. Stage 3 the child slows down, becomes dependant for all mobility and loses the ability to chew/swallow. There is no treatment or cure for Sanfilippo. Life expectancy varies.