Life with The Leivas: P is for P-U-M-P-K-I-N

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

P is for P-U-M-P-K-I-N

I am so behind on my blogging! A couple of weeks ago we headed out to the pumpkin patch and had an absolute blast.

Here are a few of my favorite shots as we searched for the perfect pumpkins!

And here are a few of my other favorite shots from the day.

Olivia and Daddy.

The cutest little feet ever on the Hay Ride.

I love this picture that I snapped of Peter but I hate that he looks so old! He's growing up too fast!

Enjoying the Pumpkin Ice Cream. YUM!

How'd you get up there?

My hunky hubby and his pumpkin hunting cargo.

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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.