The story of Isabella
I’m Isabella some people call me “Izzy” and some call me “Bella”. I’m 2 years old. I’m currently living in the US,Ohio. My favorite activity is watching my favorite show, Peppa Pig. I’m her biggest fan. I enjoy riding in my stroller on warms days when my mommy walks. I’m the biggest daddy’s girl in the world! I was born 2 months early and because of that I was misdiagnosed many times over the course of 8 months. In June 2020 I was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease called SMA (spinal muscular atrophy) I am a type 1. SMA is a genetic disorder that starts in the central nervous system (CNS) and affects all the muscles in the body. Due to the degenerative nature of the disease, people with SMA will experience a decline in muscle strength over time and Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) causes atrophy (when muscles get smaller). SMA can affect a child’s ability to crawl, walk, sit up, and control head movements. Severe SMA can damage the muscles used for breathing and swallowing. It is the leading genetic cause of death in infants.There are four types. Since my diagnosis I have spent a lot of time in the hospital with frequent illnesses. I have to do a lot of therapy which I really don’t like. Since beginning combined treatments I have gotten stronger and continue to fight this disease everyday harder and harder with a smile on my face with my mommy and daddy by my side.