We took him to the pediatrician a few weeks ago b/c I decided that something was off, that he was too small. We found out some disturbing news. He is only 14lbs, and just barely that. He was 9lbs at birth, and 12 at 3 months. So that means in 9 months, he has gained 2 lbs.
His height is great, which is encouraging, but we need to find out what is wrong. He is too skinny. I know skinny. I have two other little boys who were skinny, like below the curve/chart skinny. Canyon is even skinny compared to them.
We have been seeing the breastfeeding center at the hospital, the hospital feeding specialists, nutritionists, and will see the GI doctors this coming week. One real concern with his symptoms (which are more than just weight) has been Cystic Fibrosis. We went in today for a CF test, and thank God it was negative. He does not have it! This means that we have ruled out one of the worst case scenarios and can breathe again. I think I stopped breathing about a week ago when we found out it was a real possibility.
Here is a photo of the little champ during the lab test. It really was a fairly simple test that was non-invasive. The worst part was holding him still long enough to wrap his little arms with gauze.
So, it seems like all things are pointing to gastro-intestinal issues that need figure out... I just figured everyone would like to know what we are doing and where we are going with everything. I just wish this guy would start gaining some weight.
On another note, Grammy and DadDad sent this wickedly awesome water table to Can-man for his birthday, and I got around to setting it up this evening, I think we are safe to say that it was a hit, with all 3 boys!
And here is a random photo of the Rory-meister:
Arden wasn't in the mood for photos, so maybe we can get a few of him tomorrow...
2 comments:
My best wishes are being sent and we're praying for you!! I know all about how frustrating health issues and testing can be!! Good luck with it all! *(hugs)*
very interesting about his size. Julie was 9.8 at birth and was steadily gaining until about 10 months she fell off the curve to the 3rd % from 95 height/75 weight. I was told it was because I needed to switch off breast-feeding--she must not have been receiving all she needed from me anymore. I continued with breast until 1 year just offering more food between feedings (which she never ate more than her normal). Here she is at 5 and I was sooo happy to find her weighing 38 lbs at Arthur's 1 year well visit. So many comments have been made in the past 4 years about her size, but she is feisty and holds her own, maintaining her own curve around the 10th % for weight and 75th for height. I guess she's just destined to be a string bean! Good luck with Canyon. I hope he is just finding his own path.
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