Caleb & Company: New Addition to the Family

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

New Addition to the Family

Caleb got a new cousin today (2nd cousin actually, but whatever). David, Ania, and big sister Natalie are very excited to welcome Daniel Lowenthal (middle name is yet to be announced) into the family. Both mom and baby are doing well.

Born 5:38am Wednesday October 15, 2008
8lbs 7oz
20.5 inches

His weight is pretty substantial, especially since he was born almost 2 weeks before Ania's due date...which was a revised due date-moved up two weeks from her original due date. Do I hear another football player in the family?

Welcome, little Daniel (I'm using the word "little" pretty loosely here). Caleb and the rest of us can't wait to meet you.

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The latest "Calebism"

12/17/11

Last weekend we were at the MDA Holiday party. He opened up the gift they gave him and it was a set of toy cars. He exclaimed, "Hot Wheels! They're so awesome 'cuz their wheels are so HOT!!!"

I can't believe I forgot to put this one on here!!! A couple of months ago we ended up in the ER with Caleb - he had the flu and just had a rough night. While we were there he saw a nurse pass by in the hallway. He stopped mid-sentence and said, "Whoa. She is so beau-tee-ful. I think I want to add her to my collection."

Don't forget to check out Calebisms Archived at the bottom of the page.

What is Ullrich Congenital Muscular Dystrophy?

In June of 2007 Caleb was diagnosed with Ullrich Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (UCMD). This is an extremely rare form of Muscular Dystrophy - to date there are only a few hundred documented cases worldwide. It is considered a slowly progressive and life-limiting form of MD.

This does not mean that hope is lost. There is new research being done for this disease, as well as many other neuromuscular disorders. In the last 4 years, Caleb's Crew has raised over $65,000 for the MDA and designated all funds to go towards research for UCMD.

Please click on the links below to find out more detailed information regarding UCMD, as well as to support the MDA and Cure CMD, two wonderful organizations.

Thank you,

Amy (aka Mommy)