Posting on here as my over-anxious brain is in overdrive. My eldest DD (turned 4 years old at the start of the month) has always been a dinky dot since day one. She was born a teeny tiny 5lbs 3ozs (not premature but 2 weeks early, traumatic birth, had stopped growing by end of pregnancy etc). As a baby she suffered with terrible silent reflux and gastro pain - later identified as CMPA and egg allergies. She is now eating both which is good news!
She's always been petite - very small framed, short height and wears clothes much lower than her age range. Her feet are narrow and very slim. People often comment on how tiny she is and just petite in general! It used to upset me (I know no harm was meant just my worrying brain!) but we're very used to it now and just smile and nod - what she lacks in height she makes up for in personality!
Since she was born we've had regular growth checks at the hospital to monitor her growth trajectory and keep an eye. We've (DH and I) always been of the mindset the she's little but happy and thriving in every other way! Today we've had another appointment and they're still concerned - she's been prodded and poked and we've had lots of words thrown at us about hyperthyroidism, deficiencies and hormonal issues. She's also had an X-Ray to check her bones. The doctors are wonderful and know her well - she's seen the same one since birth - but today has just thrown me.
Maybe it's because she starts school in September and watching her amongst her soon-to-be peers at her recent settles has highlighted even more to us now much smaller she is. I'm now panicking there's something more sinister going on. Has anybody else gone through this? Are your tiny babies now growing and thriving??
What's mad is that we've since gone on to welcome DD2 (now 8.5 months) who's an absolute chunky monkey - weighed 9lbs 5ozs and has been in her sister's old 9-12month clothes since 6.5 months!!!
Thank you for reading and sharing any experiences 😊