Eliana had her one year well visit this morning with the pediatrician. Of course she dazzled the pants off of the doctor with her endless chatter, big smiles and jovial, social self. The doctor remarked at how very engaged and involved she is. And then she looked at her weight. Eliana weighed in at a hefty 17 pounds, putting her in the bottom 3rd percentile for weight. She's 28 inches long, putting her in the bottom 10th percentile for height. No one ever said that we have a large baby. There's a reason she's referred to as Peanut. But the bottom third? That makes a mama feel kinda funky.
The doctor was lovely and kind and asked all sorts of questions about her diet. I boasted about how she likes organic yogurt and beans, cucumbers and zucchini from our CSA share. But for whatever reason, she just burns up those calories so darn fast checking out the world every day. She gave us some tips on how to fatten her up (peanut butter by the teaspoon anyone?) and recommended that we come back and weigh her in six weeks. So there ya have it. Peanut is, alas, a peanut.
4 comments:
G, I can't believe how many people I know going through this exact same scenario. Just look at her. She is thriving and just like grown ups, babes come in different sizes too!
It is hard not to take it all personally and feel a bit badly that your kid isn't 100% but it isn't a grade (talking to myself here too...) Elie is fer shiz an A+!
Sweetie, The girl is petite. How splendid. She is so healthy ... but I guess she needs some extra fat in reserve. That what I say about my pleasantly plump figure. Gran
I wonder if she uses more calories crawling at top speed than if she were walking? We'll see. Lots 'o love to you three.
Girlfriend- I feel like I have way too much to say about this...Sofia has always been small; that is just who she is. The best advice a former pediatrician told me was that "you control quality,she control quantity." Eliana IS thriving and will get what she needs. Sofia is a sweet, smart, amazing 3.5 year old who does not eat much and is incredibly small. Eliana is perfect just the way she is!
thanks guys! so appreciate the reinforcement!
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