Aunts Birthday Gifts
Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:58:42 +0000"CHARGE syndrome is a recognizable (genetic) pattern of birth defects which occurs in about one in every 9-10,000 births worldwide. It is an extremely complex syndrome, involving extensive medical and physical difficulties that differ from child to child. The vast majority of the time, there is no history of CHARGE syndrome or any other similar conditions in the family. Babies with CHARGE syndrome are often born with life-threatening birth defects, including complex heart defects and breathing problems. They spend many months in the hospital and undergo many surgeries and other treatments. Swallowing and breathing problems make life difficult even when they come home. Most have hearing loss, vision loss, and balance problems which delay their development and communication. All are likely to require medical and educational intervention for many years. Despite these seemingly insurmountable obstacles, children with CHARGE syndrome often far surpass their medical, physical, educational, and social expectations.
One of the hidden features of CHARGE syndrome is the determination and strong character these children display."
Information taken from CHARGE Syndrome Foundation Website. For more information or to make a donation please visit: CHARGE Syndrome Foundation - Home
The next pair of socks is finished and already arrived at my aunt's door. It's her birthday this month.They are plain socks and I choose a net structure at the heel. The yarn is Zitron Trekking XXL and I realy love knitting it. And it was from stash...
Pattern: Plain socks - general instructions on Coats Homepage.
Size: 38
Needles: US 1,5 / 2,5mm
Yarn: 66 g of Zitron Trekking XXL
Colour: different shades of blue #185
I also knit a preemie set and the remaining 8 g will go to the 'craft department' of nursery school.



