Sisters With Addison's Disease

Olivia was diagnosed with Addison's disease at almost 3 years old in July 2008. Little sister, Kinsley, was diagnosed with Addison's @ 7 months in Feb. 2011. We now know they were both born with it! Addison's Disease is an extremely rare disease occuring in about 1 in 400,000 people. Also called Adrenal Insufficiency, the adrenal glands do not produce cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone essential to life, and effects almost every organ in your body. It helps your body cope with any type of stress, both physical or mental. It often goes undiagnosed until an emergency situation called an Addisonian Crisis. With lifetime daily steriods (Hydrocortisone) both girls are expected to have normal, happy lives...just with a little extra precaution and lots of extra love. We are so thankful both our girls were disgnosed before it was too late.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

In case there was any doubt...Always a "Diva"

Just in case there was any doubt that Livvie is a total Diva...Here ya go. Proof. Even while feeling her worse with an IV in her arm and nurses coming in and taking blood and giving meds, she still finds time to demand foot rubs. lol Can you blame Mema for giving in?
She looks a little too relaxed here. I even see a bit of a smile! I have to say that is pretty sad how comfortable she looks. She has had more than her share of naps in those hospital beds.

Always a lady. =) Poor thing...look at her hand all wrapped up with an IV. At least they put pretty tape on it this time. Purple with flowers.


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