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Heather Meermann
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Patient Specific Exon Skipping -NOW!
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"Our son Grant was born June 2006. He has a duplication of exons 5-7. Of course he is still doing very well, because he is only 5 years (can walk and run short distances). He does has language problems and a deficit in short-term memory, but is so…"
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- About me:
- I am a mother of two boys Grant (age 5), Dresden (age 9) and a baby girl. I have been married since 2001. I recently finished a graduate degree in school psychology and have an undergraduate degree from The University of Texas. Go Longhorns!! The is no history of muscular dystrophy in my family...so I was shocked to hear of my youngest son's diagnosis. Since then, I have decided to stay home to make the most of every moment with my boys.
- About my family:
- We live in The Woodlands, TX (a Houston suburb). The boys enjoy swimming, fast cars, wrestling, and all the things that boys love. Our life goal is to increase awareness and find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy...so our boy and others like him can enjoy walking, running, and playing for many years to come.
- Name(s) of child(ren)/individual(s) with Duchenne:
- Grant
- Age(s) of child(ren)/individual(s) with Duchenne:
- 4-6
- City:
- The Woodlands, TX
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Starting a Blog...What is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
Posted on June 30, 2009 at 5:30pm 1 Comment 0 Favorites
Hi...My name is Heather
I never thought I would start a blog (I am just not the type). I have always enjoyed my privacy. I have had quite a normal life, mostly followed the rules (except for a few wild times in school), finished college (Go Longhorns!), have great friends and family, married the man of my dreams (well..no one said my dream was perfect...just kidding), and moved to the Houston suburbs. Before I got pregnant, I had genetic… Continue
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 9:16am on July 1, 2009,
Jessica Rownd said…
- Heather,
It was so nice to meet you at the conference. It was definately a tough few days but it is nice to know that we have support out there and that we are not going through this alone. If you ever need to talk just shoot me an email.
Jessica Rownd
- At 7:12pm on June 1, 2009,
Harriet Meermann said…
- Heather, I joined too.I am trying to learn as much as I can and thought this network would help. I will have to learn what FACES is. I will see you soon. I just want to see Grant and Dresden so badly and give them hug.s Harriet
- At 10:40pm on May 2, 2009,
Laurie Paschal said…
- Heather,
I'm sorry you've had to find PPMD, but it's wonderful that you have. You won't find a better support network or place for the latest information. I'm in Montgomery, so not too far from you. I would recommend that you join the Texas Group and the South Texas FACES group. Our FACES group meets again on May 30th in Houston. Please let me know if there is anything you need or I can help you with. I remember those first day/months after diagnosis very well. It's very overwhelming, but it will get better.
Laurie
- At 9:52am on April 28, 2009,
VELIA said…
- HEATHER HI, WELCOME TO THE GROUP, FEEL AS MUCH OF YOUR CHILD'S DIAGNOSIS, SO THESE ARE HAPPENING NOW, YOU CAN NOT REALLY BELIEVE? TRUSTING GOD FOR THE STRENGTH THAT YOU NEED TO GET YOUR CHILD TO FORWARD, WE ARE THE ONLY THING THAT IS DALE A better quality of life and make them happy, who are happy because their happiness IS OUR, careful your child. WHAT MY SON JOSUE Diagnosed in September, but he has 9 years old now, and I wonder how I knew NOT BEFORE, ANY MORE ATTENTION FROM BEFORE, BUT YOU LIKE TO DETECT AUTISM FROM THE 18 MONTHS, I thought I ALL PART OF AUTISM AND ERA was not the case.
QUE DIOS LOS BENDIGA Y TE DE STRENGTH YOU NEED TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MUCHOS BESOS.
P.D. APOLOGIES FOR THE TRANSLATION NOT SPEAK ENGLISH.
SALUDOS VELIA JOSHUA'S MOM.
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