I have on occasion wondered about the evolution of a mole. Babies usually don't have any (birth marks, yes--but not actual moles). And pretty much every adult has at least a few. When do we get them? Surely they just don't appear over night.
I think I have an answer now, as far as when they first show up--age 3 1/2. As I was putting Evan's pajamas on, I noticed the tiniest mole under his left armpit. I asked Jeremy if he'd seen it, and he had not seen that one but had recently noticed one on the side of Evan's neck. Another first for the baby book :)
What is CHARGE???
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.
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