Ever since birth Ashley has been a loud breather/eater. When we questioned it at the hospital, they said it was from the suctioning they did at birth, when we questioned it at the Dr. he said she was congested. The more people we meet, the more quesitons we get about why she is so loud and breathes funny. We took her a specialist who says she has Tracheomalacia. This occurs when the cartilage in the windpipe (trachea) has not developed properly. Instead of being rigid, the walls of the trachea are floppy. Because the windpipe is the main airway, breathing difficulties begin soon after birth. This was encouraging to know that it is not something serious and that she really isn't too bothered by it. The disappointing news was that it could take up to 18 months for her to breathe normally. It certainly makes her unique...you will know when we are in the room that's for sure.
Here's a video for you to hear her... Also she likes to sleep with one eye open to keep on eye on us all :)
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