It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:12 pm

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 2 posts ] 
Author Message
PostPosted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 5:42 pm 
Offline
ADMIN
User avatar

Joined: Tue Mar 27, 2012 5:30 pm
Posts: 56973
Location: Pomeroy's Wine Bar
'I was worried she could get hurt, but she's not as fragile as you'd think':
World's smallest girl who measures just 68cm starts first day at primary school


  • Charlotte Garside no bigger than newborn and smaller than favourite teddy
  • Five-year-old was born was an extremely rare form of primordial dwarfism
  • Parents hope time at primary school will give her as normal a life as possible
  • Mother: 'She is not the sort of person who will fade into the background'

By Daily Mail Reporter
PUBLISHED: 02:45 GMT, 24 September 2012 | UPDATED: 11:04 GMT, 24 September 2012

Image

The world's smallest girl Charlotte Garside took a massive step this month after starting her first day at primary school.

The five-year-old, who is just 68cm tall and weighs less than 9lbs, is no bigger than a newborn and smaller than her favourite teddy.

Last week, she joined kids her own age in the classroom for the first time.

The day marked a milestone for proud parents Scott Garside and Emma Newman who have battled to give their daughter as normal a life as possible.

Charlotte was born with a form of Primordial Dwarfism so rare doctors don't even have a name for it.

But despite being warned she could die before the age of one, Charlotte has developed into a boisterous and inquisitive girl

...more at link
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic ... z27QSdFUsk

_________________
Image Do not go gentle into that good night.
___________ Rage, rage against the dying of the light


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:19 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:27 pm
Posts: 6256
Location: Beautiful South Florida
Good for her! The best of luck to her. :32

_________________
Image
Image


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 2 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Bing [Bot] and 220 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Jump to:  
cron
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group