Born to be different. Series 2, Part 1.

First in a two-part series following on from the first series filmed over five years in which six families allow access to their lives following the birth of a disabled baby. The children include Emily who has spina bifida, William who suffers from tuberous sclerosis, Shelbie who has a chromosome disorder, Zoe who needs continual bone surgery for arthrogryposis, Hamish who has acondroplasia (dwarfism), and Nathan with Down's syndrome. This part reintroduces us to the children in their sixth years. Emily's spina bifida has damaged the nerves to her bladder and bowel, leaving her doubly incontinent - she faces surgery so that she doesn't have to wear nappies at school any longer. Zoe's left foot has deteriorated and to avoid surgery or continual wheelchair use has to undergo a series of plaster castings of her leg to try to straighten it. Shelbie has a very limited life-expectancy yet survives another chest infection. William also has a life-limiting condition but has been stable for a while so his parents have decided to have a second child. They undergo tests to see if their second child will be born with the same genetic condition. Hamish is doing very well, his family have moved to New Zealand and are considering surgery on his legs. Nathan is progressing well but has a problem with his tongue as its protrusion interferes with his speech, ability to eat and general appearance.