No one here, or anywhere really, is commenting on the breaking news
concerning Governor Palin, so I will.
1. Gov. Sarah was attending a conference out of state on Thursday
when she began going into labor a month early.
2. She suddenly flew from Texas back to Alaska so her baby would be
born here.
3. The baby boy has Down's syndrome.
Do we know what that is? Here's some info from the site at
intellihealth.com.
(quote)
What is Down syndrome?
Down syndrome, a disorder that is present at birth, affects the body's
physical and mental development. While no two people with Down
syndrome are exactly alike, they do share some common physical
features. Babies with Down syndrome have similar facial features, tend
to have lower muscle tone, and typically learn to walk and talk
slightly later than other children. A person with Down syndrome
typically has a slightly small head that is flattened in the back;
up-slanted eyes; extra skin folds at the inner corners of the eyes;
small ears, nose and mouth; short stature; small hands and feet; and
some degree of mental disability.
(snipping the variety of medical problems that can result and how
common it is.)
Is there a cure?
No, but the medical complications associated with Down syndrome can be
treated and managed. Treatment for Down syndrome is specific to an
individual's needs. For example, a child or adult may need heart
surgery to correct a heart defect. In addition, someone with Down
syndrome might need occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech
therapy.
(unquote)
The child is no doubt going to be loved by everyone, more-so as it
grows up in a caring Alaska community that will no doubt follow with
interest the family adventures of Governor Palin with her new baby
boy. I wonder how much national news attention will be developing,
too.
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