Namine
Namine Olivia Eiche was born on July 15, 2008 with a double-inlet left ventricle heart defect; Pierre Robin sequence, a condition that resulted in a regressed jaw and a partial (U-shaped) cleft palate; caudal regression syndrome (also known as sacral agenesis), which damages the growth of the tailbone and legs, also giving her clubfoot; and scoliosis.
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Drawing practice
Namine takes her art seriously.
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Piano practice
Namine’s piano skills are improving.
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Hatching and cross hatching
I am teaching Namine’s art class.
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Tap class, now with shoes
Namine was more than a little excited for tonight’s class, and for one reason: she has new tap shoes.
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Trick or treating
Namine got to go trick or treating two days in a row!
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New tap shoes
Namine’s new tap shoes have arrived, and she tried them on today.
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Learning to dribble
Namine is learning a new skill in basketball: dribbling.
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Starting tap class
Namine is starting a new class in dance, and she is super excited.
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Pumpkin farm
This past weekend, we went to a pumpkin farm with Namine’s cousin.
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Halloween bulletin board
We made this year’s Halloween bulletin board!
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Long sleeves and legwarmers
As the cold weather creeps up, we have to bundle up accordingly.
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Pulmonology appointment
Namine had a checkup, and it could not have gone better.