Mosaic Turner's Syndrome is chromosomal. It occurs when the XX of the female chromosomes are missing or incomplete on some of the chromosomes. There was a point when I researched it. Now I am content knowing just the basics and depending on God that He has it under control. He has a special plan for Ashley. We go to appointments, listen to doctors, make decisions and move on. She gets growth hormone shots six times a week. We all learned how to give them to her and she can give them to herself. Short stature is the biggest indicator of Turner's. She has a love/hate relationship with her shots. She hates them, but she wants them. She has grown a lot since she has started taking them. But, it is her body and when she decides she is done, she can be done. We trust her doctor. She hates him :)...he "makes" her get her blood drawn so her numbers are always in check. Because the Turner's was diagnosed before puberty, medicine is able to maximize her growth during this period. Sometimes the stuff that is good for you, sucks.
We are blessed in so many ways. Her compassion for others is amazing. She loves everyone unconditionally and has a heart for those who are "different" by society's wretched standards. She is completely "ignorant" of one's looks and sees the heart. One day, in Heaven, we will all be like that. Oh, what a glorious day.
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