I can't help but think this really says "failure to mother". I know, I know. The other day at B's liver appointment I mentioned to the doctor that when they weighed him earlier that day I noticed he didn't gain any weight. Not a single ounce from his 9 month check up. She pulled up his growth chart and saw that his own "petite" growth curve has now dropped almost off the chart. He is now in the 5th percentile for weight, while his height is in the 70th percentile. Apparently this puts him the category of "Failure to Thrive". I feed my kid as much as I can and as much as he wants, but lately he is more interested in playing than sitting in his high chair eating. He shakes his head "no" and won't open his mouth. I try getting him other stuff to eat, but when he is done, he is done. Honestly, I am not too worried about it given my history of "failure to thrive". Look at me, smart as can be. I think he is just a busy, energetic kid with a fast metobolism. But, to be on the safe said I will concur with the doctor and get blood drawn to test for metobolic diseases and meet with the nutritionist.
B man is 11 months old, can you believe it? One more month to plan his 1st birthday. I have a feeling it will be huge. I am going to try not to stress out about it. Hopefully he won't be overwelmed by it either.
Vegas this week! Yipee. Pool side and slot machines. If I win big, then is is see you later job!
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Eli is the same - the doctor was very concerned with his weight gain too (Maybe it's our doctor)! We have an appointment Wednesday for his 4 month - maybe we will be labled "Failure to Thrive" as well, what will we do with these skinny boys! Happy Birthday to Blake - enjoy his BIG day!
ReplyDeletecan u tell me your results please, i have an 11mth old gilr weighing only 6.1kgs and has now been sent for numerous bloods and stool urine tests, she is soooo tiny im really worried . any advice would be great
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