My ds had a growth appointment today and we have been told that although he is now growing at the expected rate per month the lack of growth before this cannot be caught up. His growth hormone is as it should be as is his bone age but he is low in vit d. At the moment he is predicted to be 5ft 5.
He is 7, nearly 8 and is 114cm, the smallest in his junior school and smaller than his 5 yr old brother. He is now very conscious of his height and sensitive to it. He was on the 50th centile at birth but now on the 0.4th. He has suffered from allergies since he was 6 months but has outgrown all but egg & dairy allergies. He is asthmatic too and had sleep apnea and glue ear until he had grommits and adenoids removed 18 months ago. I have to buy him clothes for 4-5 year olds.
They think the slow down in his growth is due to his allergies/diet. Believe me I have tried my hardest to get all he calories fats etc in to him and have had so many conversations with allergy consultants and dieticians but have always been told all was ok. I now feel very guilty that I didn't push things further with them or that I have failed him.
Apologies for the life story but wanted to include all the details. I just feel so sad for him, more because he is now conscious of it and compares himself to others and his brother. He has sobbed over sports day, that he will never be as fast as everyone else. (He is fast but 5 of his steps are equivalent to 1 of his friends) It probably doesn't help that I am 5ft 10.
So how my question is how can I give him the confidence he needs or boost his self esteem? What can I do? How do I set him up for the future? Any advice really would be welcome, he is adorable, still quite young looking and cute which people comment on but I believe doesn't help the situation.
I know in the big scheme of things this is not the most terrible thing that could happen. He is healthy and I know there are others on this board who are dealing with heartbreaking situations. I hope that doesn't come across as patronising.
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Poor growth in 7 yr old, I need your advice please, please
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IAmOptimusPrime · 26/02/2014 21:06
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