I am sure everything is fine, but Keegan is not gaining enough when it comes to weight & height. Just for precaution his pedi is referring us, so we can rule out stuff ; (
If it was just weight they would not worry since he is so active. They know it's not diet.. he eats like a champ. So they are thinking possibly hormones.
He is just so tiny, especially compared to my older boys at this age & they were in the 5-15 %. The good news is he seems just fine developmentally.
Adding to my emotionally craptastic week!
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Good luck!
But I'm always a bit skeptical about all of these tests. Are you and your hubby "smallish" people? To me, that's a big factor to consider and it seems like the doctors tend to overlook the obvious and want to get right to testing for problems that don't exist. Some kids are just small kids, just like some are big. That's what makes people so unique!!!!!
Is he on the chart? Maybe he is just like your other boys and he is just small. Have either of the older ones caught up yet or are they still on the smaller side?
Hugs though. It sucks that you have to do any "ruling out". Hope everything turns out great.
Trust me, I get what you are saying.
I am expecting my kids to get their height from me - yes I am short ; ) 5' 2" & so is most of my family, on the other hand my husband's family is all 6' & over! & they don't gain weight & don't have to work hard to keep it off(damn them).
The only thing is he is dropping off the chart when it comes to weight & height. Not slowly gaining, not staying steady. While I am quite skeptical - I have some concerns.. he eats so much - more than my 2 yr old eats daily & is not gaining weight????
He is not on the chart & was not at his 9 month either & the curve (which I know might mean nothing) is going down.
The older boys have caught up or atleast appear average.
uck, i'm sorry to hear this; hopefully it's just that you've got a little peanut on your hands!
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