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Family Forum / Pregnancy / Breastfeeding / September 2006static weight
It's me again... Just wondering if anyone thinks I should be worried about static weight in my lil boy. He has been the same weight since 11 months old, and he's now almost 16 mo. Still has chubby cheeks, still night feeds, still doesn't eat much solids. Tonight we are going to try "nini's milk" (night weaning;)) Jo  SignatureWoman, Wife, Mother, Midwife > It's me again... > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Jo P.S. he is 8.7kg or 19lbs Hence, lil boy ;) SignatureWoman, Wife, Mother, Midwife > > It's me again... > > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > -- hi I dont think you should worry a lot of baby stay a the same weight for a while especial at this age Is he walking yet and what age did he start? because that can be why he isnt putting on weight just burns it off everytime What does your health visiter say? If she not worried I wouldnt be As for the eatin my son has never been a big eater as long as he still having his milk he having somthing which is the main thing Good luck with ninis milk If your stillworried get him checked Im sure hes fine but there nothing like reasurance > hi > I dont think you should worry a lot of baby stay a the same weight for [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > If your stillworried get him checked Im sure hes fine but there > nothing like reasurance Hi :) He has been walking since just before 13 months, and yes, he is always on the go! Next visit to CHN is in 2 months time, so I'll see what she says then. Last night's "nini's milk" went ok - he only fed at 4am and 7:30am (after a bedtime feed at 7pm) DH was able to resettle him when he woke between 7pm and 4am though without TOO much trouble. So he went a good 9 hours without a BF for the first time. Today I'm just going to make sure I offer him something to eat every 1/2 hour or so ;) Thanks :) Jo SignatureWoman, Wife, Mother, Midwife > > It's me again... > > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > -- hi I dont think you should worry a lot of baby stay a the same weight for a while especial at this age Is he walking yet and what age did he start? because that can be why he isnt putting on weight just burns it off everytime What does your health visiter say? If she not worried I wouldnt be As for the eatin my son has never been a big eater as long as he still having his milk he having somthing which is the main thing Good luck with ninis milk If your stillworried get him checked Im sure hes fine but there nothing like reasurance > It's me again... > > Just wondering if anyone thinks I should be worried about static weight > in my lil boy. He has been the same weight since 11 months old, and > he's now almost 16 mo. Still has chubby cheeks, still night feeds, > still doesn't eat much solids. Is he increasing in height? -- Anita -- >> It's me again... >> [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > -- Anita -- a bit, yes... but I just checked and he's dropped off the charts in that area, too. At least he's thorough! Jo SignatureWoman, Wife, Mother, Midwife My lil guy has done the same thing. (Not increased in weight and increased about 1/2 inch between his 12 month and 15 month appts). My pediatrician said as long as he was reaching his milestones, seemed happy, and was eating not to be concerned. Kids have different growing cycles (my lil guy started out in the 95% all around and now is down in the 45 for weight and 50 for height...still 95% in headsize though, his daddy has a big head too!) So as long as everything seems good..I wouldn't worry too much, just keep an eye out etc. Glad to hear the night weaning went well! Melissa Walton Mom to Connor born 05/24/05 > My lil guy has done the same thing. (Not increased in weight and > increased about 1/2 inch between his 12 month and 15 month appts). My [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Melissa Walton > Mom to Connor born 05/24/05 Will was on the 50th %ile and is now below the 3rd. Technically he should be considered FTT but looking at his chubby cheeks, I know he's not. He's getting smarter each day, climbing up anything, adding more words, running, all that stuff. I guess I was just after people's thoughts on whether they would be worried in the same situation. Thanks, Melissa! Jo (Mum to Will, born 3 days after Connor) SignatureWoman, Wife, Mother, Midwife > Will was on the 50th %ile and is now below the 3rd. Technically he > should be considered FTT but looking at his chubby cheeks, I know he's [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Thanks, Melissa! Since you are asking, yes, I would be concerned. While it's certainly not abnormal for weight gain to slow, or for babies to gradually drop down percentiles, to my mind NO weight gain for 5 months in an infant or toddler is a red flag, especially when that lack of gain drops him off the bottom on the charts (My daughter went throw periods of slow gain, and hovered around the 5th percentile, but even during those times she gained SOMETHING ... typically around 8 ounces in the 3 months between appointments/weight checks.) If he was a poor eater that might explain it, but given that he's still nursing often and eating some solid foods ... well ... it doesn't seem quite right. There could be nothing wrong, but I think it's better to check and find nothing than to not check and miss something treatable. I'd ask the ped about running some tests. Naomi > Since you are asking, yes, I would be concerned. While it's certainly > not abnormal for weight gain to slow, or for babies to gradually drop [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > ped about running some tests. > Naomi Thanks for your honesty, Naomi. There is a drop-in weight clinic in the morning which I am going to take him in to, and see what they think. The whole picture seems to me that he's fine (given my husband's history of tiny growth until he was 15) but it's the numbers that are getting to me. He IS a poor eater - that is until the last 3 days when we've night weaned him (pretty much cold turkey, just to get him hungry). It's seeming to work so far. He actually ate 1/2 a weetbix for breakfast this morning, rather than a single teaspoon of whatever I've ever offered him. I've had him to the GP 3 times in the last few months for his eczema and asthma, and just as an aside mentioned his weight (needed it for the prednisolone dose) and he didn't bat an eyelid. I think if it was a way out, "He's TINY" then he'd make some kind of noise other than a nod ;) Anyway, thanks again for your advice :) Jo SignatureWoman, Wife, Mother, Midwife > I've had him to the GP 3 times in the last few months for his eczema and > asthma, and just as an aside mentioned his weight (needed it for the > prednisolone dose) and he didn't bat an eyelid. I think if it was a way > out, "He's TINY" then he'd make some kind of noise other than a nod ;) I think that's because as a one off, yes it's small, but it isn't tiny, my first was below this weight through all the time yours has been this weight, but he was increasing. He's even smaller proportionally now and as a one off weighing we never get a comment, I think in the end, with both boys and girls charts very few people actually know without looking what a normal range of weights are for any given age. FWIW I agree with Naomi, I suspect it's far more behavioural, that night weaning and persistance with getting a good amount of solids in is likely to sort things out (also, remember, that even with the right amount of calories going in, if not enough sleep is occuring, it will be burned up with staying awake, rather than growing), but with zero weight gain I'd want some checks, myself, I'd particularly ask for a celiac disease check. We've just been through similar with our 3 year old, we haven't got the test results back yet, but the paed said in the end, if he's behaving in a healthy way, developing normally etc. the chances of anything being wrong are very slim, but you can't ignore it forever either and a few simple tests mostly likely puts ones mind at rest and a less worried parent is going to be a better parent when it comes to encouraging routines and habits that are going to help the child thrive. Cheers Anne > FWIW I agree with Naomi, I suspect it's far more behavioural, that > night weaning and persistance with getting a good amount of solids in [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Anne That makes sense, Anne. He has always woken several times a night, and once awake for the day, is ALWAYS on the go and wanting attention. He is in the "spirited" or "high needs" category ;) I am wondering what the signs of coeliac disease are - I thought there would be abdominal cramping or other bowel symptoms? I got him weighed this morning and on the same scales at 12 months old he was 8.2kg, and he's now 8.7kg, so that IS a gain, however small. He has also grown 6cm in height... I measured him myself the other day and it wasn't so accurate, it seems. Anyway, I'll ask the doc about some tests next time I go see him for the inevitable eczema or asthma and see what he thinks :) Thanks, Anne. Jo SignatureWoman, Wife, Mother, Midwife > That makes sense, Anne. He has always woken several times a night, and > once awake for the day, is ALWAYS on the go and wanting attention. He is > in the "spirited" or "high needs" category ;) I think my DS was the same, but his weight gain improved so much when he stopped waking up and eating 3 times a night! > I am wondering what the signs of coeliac disease are - I thought there > would be abdominal cramping or other bowel symptoms? there are usually, but it can be silent, or silent with the exception of lack of weight gain > I got him weighed this morning and on the same scales at 12 months old he > was 8.2kg, and he's now 8.7kg, so that IS a gain, however small. He has > also grown 6cm in height... I measured him myself the other day and it > wasn't so accurate, it seems. that seems a lot better, ok, so it's only a pound in 3 months, but weight gain does have to slow down at some point! I'm be leaping around and rejoicing if my toddler put on a pound in 3 months! cheers Anne .. > He IS a poor eater - that is until the last 3 days when we've night > weaned him (pretty much cold turkey, just to get him hungry). It's > seeming to work so far. He actually ate 1/2 a weetbix for breakfast > this morning, rather than a single teaspoon of whatever I've ever > offered him. He's been a poor eater of solids, but he was, if I understood your post, still taking a lot of breastmilk. > I've had him to the GP 3 times in the last few months for his eczema > and asthma, and just as an aside mentioned his weight (needed it for > the prednisolone dose) and he didn't bat an eyelid. I think if it was > a way out, "He's TINY" then he'd make some kind of noise other than a > nod ;) FWIW, if he's on steroids a lot, that could be a factor. Steroids, esp, in high doses, can slow growth. Definitely something to ask the doc about, esp. if he's taking the steroids more than just occassionally, and/or not tapering the dose. Naomi > Anyway, thanks again for your advice :) > > Jo > .. >> [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > He's been a poor eater of solids, but he was, if I understood your > post, still taking a lot of breastmilk. Yup, he was taking as much as he wanted - never more though, I would often still be leaking from letdown once he'd decided he'd had enough. >> I've had him to the GP 3 times in the last few months for his eczema >> and asthma, and just as an aside mentioned his weight (needed it for [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > doc about, esp. if he's taking the steroids more than just > occassionally, and/or not tapering the dose. He is on steroid cream for his skin, and he's been on prednisolone only twice for his cough (asthma). We are trialling a non-steroid cream atm that is TWICE the price - seems to work but not as well/fast. I hate using steroids, but one of the paeds at work says you end up using less if you use a tiny bit each day rather than a good dose every few days for the flareups. :) Thanks, Jo SignatureWoman, Wife, Mother, Midwife > I've had him to the GP 3 times in the last few months for his eczema > and asthma, and just as an aside mentioned his weight (needed it for > the prednisolone dose) and he didn't bat an eyelid. I think if it was > a way out, "He's TINY" then he'd make some kind of noise other than a > nod ;) Whoah - Eczema and asthma...that threw up some red flags to me. My little guy was born in the 99th percentile and by 6 months had slipped off the charts and he also had severe eczema on his face. He didn't gain any weight between his 2 month and his 6 month appointment. At that time my pediatrician had him RAST (ie blood) tested for food allergies. He came up with some significant numbers for milk, soy and eggs. I removed them from my diet and the eczema continued. A couple months later I went to an allergist and she did more RAST testing for wheat, peanut, almond, sweet potato (because we thought he was reacting), dust mite and cat. He came up positive for ALL except sweet potato and dust mite. Since eliminating his allergens, he's a MUCH happier baby and is gaining weight. He's also sleeping much better too! Consider bringing up the possibilities of food allergies at your next ped visit. Good luck! This email doessn't work, but post if you want me to contact you with any other info. Joanne M. - BF mom avoiding all J's allergens Jeremy - 10/05 RAST+ to: milk, soy, egg, wheat, peanut, almond, cat - first steps this week! Nathan - 09/02 No known allergies and TERRIFIC big brother > I removed them from my diet and the eczema continued. A couple > months later I went to an allergist and she did more RAST testing for [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > happier baby and is gaining weight. He's also sleeping much better > too! So you no longer eat cats? ;-) (Sorry, couldn't resist.) Naomi > > I removed them from my diet and the eczema continued. A couple > > months later I went to an allergist and she did more RAST testing for [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Naomi hee hee hee...I wrote a post over on kidswithfoodallergies.com to a woman with a daughter with a similar allergy list and of the same age as my son. I mentioned that we could have an allergy free wedding in 20 years or so. She joked that she was working on a milk, soy, egg, wheat, peanut, tree nut and cat free wedding cake. The whole "cat free wedding cake" had me giggling for days. >> I removed them from my diet and the eczema continued. A couple >> months later I went to an allergist and she did more RAST testing for [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Naomi But they are so tasty! ;) I think cat is a very common allergen - I've been allergic to them for longer than I can remember. Can't touch one then touch my face/eyes or there'll be hives galore.... and lots of itching. But I do like them Jo SignatureWoman, Wife, Mother, Midwife Hi -- Remember that the allergy tests (rast and skin both) are okay, but not excellent. They work better as you get older, but never approach 100%. Which means that if you have a child with symptoms of allergy (ie eczema) then it makes sense to try out an elimination diet. If you do one in conjunction with a food diary, you get a MUCH more reliable indicator or what his allergies may be. You may find the book "Is This Your Child" by Dr. Doris Rapp to be interesting reading. You should be able to get it at your local library, and it's a pretty easy read. Good luck with the allergies, --Beth Kevles bethkevles@aol.com http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner. NOTE: No email is read at my MIT address. Use the AOL one if you would like me to reply. >> I've had him to the GP 3 times in the last few months for his eczema >> and asthma, and just as an aside mentioned his weight (needed it for [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > first steps this week! > Nathan - 09/02 No known allergies and TERRIFIC big brother Yup that was one of my first thoughts, too. He has had 2 RASTs done, one pre solids and one just recently. First one came up clear, second one came us as allergic to animals (dog, cat, horse and/or cow) and dust/mites and cockroaches (!!??). Our dogs are outside and I already knew he was allergic to them... a single lick on the cheek comes up in welts. So we make sure to wash thoroughly after going outside. I was surprised that dairy, eggs, peanuts, wheat, etc came up as negative, so it seems he does not have any food allergies. However I'm still skeptical. He is now having soy milk on his cereal, and soy yoghurt, but is still having small bits of cheese. His IgE came up as 257 when it should be below 6, so taht shows his immune system has a large tendancy to overreact to stuff in general. None of this surprises me, given our family history. I sometimes think I'm being selfish for having a baby with our family history of inconvenient ailments! I do find that if his skin is clear for a day, that is the day he'll sleep better, so we are being more dilligent with putting cream on his itchy bits instead of holding off on the steroids. His lovely clear skin was marred yesterday by the swimming pool chlorine at his lesson - must shower him off after lessons! Thnks, Joanne! Jo (also a Joanne) SignatureWoman, Wife, Mother, Midwife > I was surprised that dairy, eggs, peanuts, wheat, etc came up as > negative, so it seems he does not have any food allergies. However I'm [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > selfish for having a baby with our family history of inconvenient > ailments! I don't know if this is useful or not but ds recently went for a skin prick test for egg allergy. It came up negative. However, his vomiting episodes after eating egg clearly indicate he is *intolerant* to eggs. We firgured this out for ourselves before the test and the paed confirmed this for us. This means it doesn't affect his immune systyem but his gastric one (I know there is a proper word for it but it escapes me now). It seems my niece has the same problem. She has stomach aches from eating any dairy and eggs. Her tests for allergies came back mostly negative or mild, but it's clear she is intolerant to some foods. It was very frustrating looking into this subject because most sites I looked at did not make clear the difference between an allergy and an intolerance and hardly any of them mentioned egg intolerance, only lactose/dairy. Good luck with the tests. I can imagine it is worrying but without being an expert I would day having an todller constantly on the go has got to be a good sign. We have one of those to (except he's too lazy to toddle just yet:) - exhausting but fun! Jeni >> I was surprised that dairy, eggs, peanuts, wheat, etc came up as >> negative, so it seems he does not have any food allergies. However I'm [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > Jeni hehe it is exhausting but fun! Well, for the first time EVER, Will slept through the whole night from 8pm till almost 6am the other night, and last night he only woke once briefly about 11pm. Tonight he ate more for dinner than he ever has before and still had a breastfeed before bed. This night weaning thing is so far working wonders for his appetite during the day, and slowly positively impacting his sleeping patterns. I think we're onto a winner. DH is intollerant to eggs, too. I've not noticed any issues with Will and eggs - he likes them. But I still have it in the back of my mind. I haven't gone the skin prick route yet. His eczema isn't horribly bad atm, since changing to a bit of soy - milk on cereal, yoghurt (not a favourite) and some tofu for fun. Then I read that a glass of soy milk is like giving him 3 OCPs worth of oestrogen! So going to go back to dairy for a bit and see if his skin flares up again. Trouble is the chlorine from the heated swimming pool at lessons once a week messes up the elimination diet results ;) *sigh* we'll work it out. Things are starting to work out well now, anyway. Thanks for posting!! Jo SignatureWoman, Wife, Mother, Midwife > Just wondering if anyone thinks I should be worried about static weight > in my lil boy. He has been the same weight since 11 months old, and > he's now almost 16 mo. Still has chubby cheeks, still night feeds, > still doesn't eat much solids. IIRC from a recent ABA meeting: he should be growing in weight, height or head circ, but not necessarily all of them. He should be meeting his milestones and producing the requisite number of wet nappies. Happy and content is good too. SignatureChookie -- Sydney, Australia (Replace "foulspambegone" with "optushome" to reply) "Parenthood is like the modern stone washing process for denim jeans. You may start out crisp, neat and tough, but you end up pale, limp and wrinkled." Kerry Cue |
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