View Full Version : Gwen's Dr.s appt.


RockstarMom
12-19-2005, 01:56 PM
Okay, well then. Developmentally she is great, but her growth charts are not. Last time she was seen for a checkup she was in the 95% for height and weight. This time she was in the 70% for height and the 25% for her weight. So, she had to get blood work done for anemia and whatever other bloodwork scans they run on toddlers when they have a major weight % jump like this. The Doctor said that when something is wrong they see the weight drop, then the height, then the head circumfrence. If that happens then there is something wrong. I'm trying not to worry too much. They are supposed to call me this week with the results. She also had, in addition to bloodwork, 4 shots. Poor baby was poked for over an hour! :sadeyes
She is only 28.5 inches and 19 lbs so we won't be able to turn that carseat to forward facing anytime soon either. I knew she was tiny too. Everyone always thinks she is only 6 or 9 months old.
She's napping right now and will probably hate me when she wakes up. :(

dotb182
12-19-2005, 02:05 PM
Awww I'm sure everything will be just fine :)

Becca
12-19-2005, 02:31 PM
That stinks... :( Poor baby...I hate shot days. Hugs to you and Gwen - please keep us posted about results.

Brandi
12-19-2005, 02:32 PM
Awww, don't worry too much. I'm sure she will be fine. She's on mostly solid foods right now, right? Is she a good eater? Don't fret until you get the blood work back :hugs

RockstarMom
12-19-2005, 02:39 PM
She is an excellent eater. That's why I am so shocked her weight went down so much. She would eat all day long if she could. She eats more than Aiden does.

Sarah
12-19-2005, 03:09 PM
I'm sorry Jen :(. Try to remain positive:hugs

Let us know what the doctor says.