Guest guest Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 My daughter is very tall. 75% on the growth charts, but always bottom 5% on weight. I was the same way, though. Mirth Re: Small kiddos??? My daughter has always been about 5% on the weight charts too; arranged by size she is always in the " front row " in school photos! I am kind of petite too though. She does seem to have a bit more weight on her and a bit more physical reserve since we have used prednisolone over the last few fever episodes; enabling her to eat through an episode and not lose a lot of strength. When she was a toddler and then preschool aged, not eating for five or so days every month did affect her I think. I couldn't even get her to eat smoothies made with ice cream as the doc. suggested. I'll be interested to see what other people have to say. d Timblin (Lily, 6 1/2) Seattle mdefaye@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 My daughter also craves milk during the episodes. Weird. Mirth Re: Small kiddos??? My son is still and has always been in the 85% or so percentile on height and weight, despite not eating during episodes. He does crave milk like crazy during episodes though, but he's not a small child. Keri Gerber - 3, preliminary diagnosis Austin, TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 My daughter has always been about 5% on the weight charts too; arranged by size she is always in the " front row " in school photos! I am kind of petite too though. She does seem to have a bit more weight on her and a bit more physical reserve since we have used prednisolone over the last few fever episodes; enabling her to eat through an episode and not lose a lot of strength. When she was a toddler and then preschool aged, not eating for five or so days every month did affect her I think. I couldn't even get her to eat smoothies made with ice cream as the doc. suggested. I'll be interested to see what other people have to say. d Timblin (Lily, 6 1/2) Seattle mdefaye@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 My son is still and has always been in the 85% or so percentile on height and weight, despite not eating during episodes. He does crave milk like crazy during episodes though, but he's not a small child. Keri Gerber - 3, preliminary diagnosis Austin, TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 My son can't stand milk when he's got an episode. He often says things 'taste funny'. Most of his favorite foods he dislikes during them. he still eats his yogurt every morning though. Usually his favorite meal during episodes is oatmeal. He has always been average weight and tall. Deanna, mom to Zachary 4yrs, Kalla 3yrs Micah 1yr > > My daughter also craves milk during the episodes. Weird. > > Mirth > Re: Small kiddos??? > > > My son is still and has always been in the 85% or so percentile on > height and weight, despite not eating during episodes. He does crave > milk like crazy during episodes though, but he's not a small child. > > Keri Gerber - 3, preliminary diagnosis > Austin, TX > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 My son also craves milk during episodes. He won't eat anything, but he drinks tons of milk. He is about 50% height, 15% weight. Patty Manning ( - 4.5 yrs - ) Re: Small kiddos??? My daughter also craves milk during the episodes. Weird. Mirth Re: Small kiddos??? My son is still and has always been in the 85% or so percentile on height and weight, despite not eating during episodes. He does crave milk like crazy during episodes though, but he's not a small child. Keri Gerber - 3, preliminary diagnosis Austin, TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 Our 8 year old is really little too. He has always been either right under the charts, or I think the highest he has ever been is the 5th percentile. He though has a feeding tube which was placed when he was 6 months old. Still uses it today, for growth and nutrition. I too though always wonder what has to do with his eating issues. Makes me wonder..... is there a common link somewhere? Patti --------------------------------- Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 My daughter Keira is a little over 3 and she weighs only about 26 lbs. When her fevers started however she was hospitalized for failure to thrive because she had gotten so small. That was when she was 10 months old and she has stayed under the 25% for height and weight since. I believe it is due to the fact that when she fevers she eats or drinks nothing and it causes her to lose weight and takes longer for her to gain the weight back. However in between episodes she is a never ending pit. She would eat until she exploded but still never gains the weight. mom to Chloe- 7, Brady- 4 1/2, Keira- 3( possible ) --------------------------------- Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 Jarrod has always been at the top of the charts :-) He does crave milk as well, especially during episodes. That pretty much is his entire diet during fevers. (and water). He currently is on Day 3 of fever and really hasn't had much to eat. I notice he tends to " over eat " a few days before he gets an episode. I always wonder if the body knows what is coming and it starts to store up. (SWFL) Mother of Jarrod (4) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 sometimes eats a lot right before a fever too, like he's storing up for the famine. I get nervous anytime he eats a really good dinner! He doesn't drink milk ever. He keeps wanting to like it because his big brother does, but he just doesn't like it. I sure wish he would. - On 9/18/06, merryms@... <merryms@...> wrote: > > Jarrod has always been at the top of the charts :-) > > He does crave milk as well, especially during episodes. That pretty much > is his entire diet during fevers. (and water). He currently is on Day 3 > of fever and really hasn't had much to eat. I notice he tends to " over > eat " a few days before he gets an episode. I always wonder if the body > knows what is coming and it starts to store up. > > (SWFL) > Mother of Jarrod (4) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 Thanks to all who responded...Kaia eats in cycles too...sometimes she pigs out, other times she is like a bird. I haven't noticed if she hoards before a fever?? I guess that is something I have to keep an eye out for!!! I am so glad I have found a place to bounce ideas off of...thanks again!! Tera Kaia-PFS???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 Just to add a little balance to the subject of " SMALL KIDDOS " ... was an average weight, growing up, until around 8 years old. He started gaining weight...when he was around 10, we started getting concerned about his weight gain. Talking to him about what he could do to manage his weight and also educating him about how being over weight can affect his health. Then Jan. 2006 he started getting sick...and that was the start of his 22 lb weight lose. We were very sad and worried (not knowing what was wronge with him, and why he was getting sick all the time) but...we were ALL happy about him thinning out. Since starting Prednisone (in May) and having few episodes since the end of May...he has gained ALL his weight back. We are almost tempted to NOT give him Prednisone the next couple of times he gets sick...(not really) We know that one of the side effects of Prednisone is weight gain too. But because it works so well for and his fevers are not that close together (therefore, he doesn't take that much Prednisone) we don't worry too much about the pred. making him gain too much weight. His doctor is really great about keeping tract of all that. He said we would stop giving the medication if it became a problem with his weight. Anyways, I just wanted to let everyone know that there is a kid out there who is NOT dealing with being too thin. Keep in mind though... is older than all of the children who were mentioned on the board, recently. Hope that helped, Cheri and with --- Timblin <mdefaye@...> wrote: > My daughter has always been about 5% on the weight > charts too; > arranged by size she is always in the " front row " in > school photos! I > am kind of petite too though. She does seem to have > a bit more weight > on her and a bit more physical reserve since we have > used > prednisolone over the last few fever episodes; > enabling her to eat > through an episode and not lose a lot of strength. > When she was a > toddler and then preschool aged, not eating for five > or so days every > month did affect her I think. I couldn't even get > her to eat > smoothies made with ice cream as the doc. suggested. > I'll be > interested to see what other people have to say. > > > d Timblin (Lily, 6 1/2) > Seattle > mdefaye@... > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 has always been in the 95-100% for height and weight. He started out big at a whopping 11 lbs 14.6 oz at birth. However, he is now thin for his height at 5' 7 " and 115 lbs. I just figure he is going through puberty and he has become a little bit of a fussy eater for a boy. does eat through his episodes it seems like he can't get full but, doesn't really know what he wants to eat. It gets a little frustrating for the cook (me)! Take care, Gretchen Cheri Payton <mycheribaby@...> wrote: Just to add a little balance to the subject of " SMALL KIDDOS " ... was an average weight, growing up, until around 8 years old. He started gaining weight...when he was around 10, we started getting concerned about his weight gain. Talking to him about what he could do to manage his weight and also educating him about how being over weight can affect his health. Then Jan. 2006 he started getting sick...and that was the start of his 22 lb weight lose. We were very sad and worried (not knowing what was wronge with him, and why he was getting sick all the time) but...we were ALL happy about him thinning out. Since starting Prednisone (in May) and having few episodes since the end of May...he has gained ALL his weight back. We are almost tempted to NOT give him Prednisone the next couple of times he gets sick...(not really) We know that one of the side effects of Prednisone is weight gain too. But because it works so well for and his fevers are not that close together (therefore, he doesn't take that much Prednisone) we don't worry too much about the pred. making him gain too much weight. His doctor is really great about keeping tract of all that. He said we would stop giving the medication if it became a problem with his weight. Anyways, I just wanted to let everyone know that there is a kid out there who is NOT dealing with being too thin. Keep in mind though... is older than all of the children who were mentioned on the board, recently. Hope that helped, Cheri and with --- Timblin <mdefaye@...> wrote: > My daughter has always been about 5% on the weight > charts too; > arranged by size she is always in the " front row " in > school photos! I > am kind of petite too though. She does seem to have > a bit more weight > on her and a bit more physical reserve since we have > used > prednisolone over the last few fever episodes; > enabling her to eat > through an episode and not lose a lot of strength. > When she was a > toddler and then preschool aged, not eating for five > or so days every > month did affect her I think. I couldn't even get > her to eat > smoothies made with ice cream as the doc. suggested. > I'll be > interested to see what other people have to say. > > > d Timblin (Lily, 6 1/2) > Seattle > mdefaye@... > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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