Eden's Heart: Thumb suckers

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Thumb suckers

Just as we (try to) start weening Eden from her most favorite comfort... her thumb... (see the band-aid she is sucking!):

Look who is discovering this simple pleasure too...

Is this genetic or what?!

Is there anything I can do to stop it?

3 comments:

Erin Murphy said...: What is so bad with a little thumb sucking know and then...; March 18, 2010 at 7:33 PM
Eden Raine Murphy said...: Are you speaking from experience? I tell you, that Murphy/Ryan blood line runs thick!; March 19, 2010 at 2:15 PM
Erin Murphy said...: 1) sorry I am an awful speller. 2) I never sucked my thumb, but Brian did forever, and he turned out semi-ok....right??; March 21, 2010 at 9:02 PM

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What is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, is one of the four main types of cardiomyopathy. Characterized by the abnormal growth of muscle fibers on the heart muscle, HCM often results in a thickened septum and/or left and right ventricle. The thickening of the muscle can result in a resistance of blood flow both in and out of the heart’s chambers. When this occurs, the heart must work harder to pump blood throughout the body.

While perceived to be somewhat rare, HCM affects an estimated one in 500 people. It is the number one reason for heart transplants and the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in people under age 30. HCM may be best known for its role in cardiac arrest and subsequent death in some young professional athletes. The cause of HCM is largely unknown, however current research suggests it is genetic in origin.