greyson at six months. the old fashion kitchen scale doesn't weigh correctly. at six months, he weighed 14 pounds.for those that don't know, greyson is underweight. a lot underweight. between 9-10 months greyson started the first downward spiral of losing weight. it was then, his pediatrician started discussing the possibility of testing. but within three months with extreme changes to his diet (adding high calorie/high fat foods) he managed to weigh in just shy of 20 pounds at his next baby well check. success! it seemed as though greyson was finally on the right track and the battle was over. his doctor told us his body was responding, and for now further test were not needed. we were of course, thrilled.
fast forward three months to the present. may 3rd, greyson had his 15 month baby well check. he will actually be 16 months in twelve days. he weighs 18.7 pounds. he is continuing to loose weight. for months he has been in the fifth percentile for weight. currently he isn't even on the chart.
today we started the first round of lab tests.
i don't know what to hope for, what to pray for.
that the tests reveal something?
that they find nothing?
everything seems so overwhelming. confusing. scary.
developmentally he is soaring. normally at this age, he should be saying 3-6 words.... greyson to date says....55.
makes it easy to think maybe he is ok, and that he is just "little". but deep down there is that feeling i'm fighting and wrestling with, because physically he is failing to thrive.
at times like this the internet is a blessing and a curse. so much information, yet too much information. causing a truck load of worry on our shoulders today.
12 comments:
I didn't realize Greyson was underweight. I'm sure everything will be fine; I'll keep your family in my prayers. Please keep up posted!
I never realized how much worrying a mother does until now. It never ends does it?
I didn't realize he was underweight either. He looks extremely healthy and happy to me.
Everything will be just fine. I will keep you and your precious little family in my prayers. ;)
I know everything will work out. I will be praying for you and your family. Let us know how everything goes.
OMG-praying for ya girl!
I'm so sorry Greyson (and you) have to go through this. One of my best friends has a 5 year old who has been continually underweight...not even on the charts underweight. They did testing and found out he was allergic to eggs. Maybe Greyson has an allergy your not aware of? I know it's so scary but you will get through it. I'm here if you need me and I'll keep all of you in my prayers. hugs xoxox
BTW -- what a CUTE picture!! I love it!
I had no idea -- there is no way to tell from the pictures you post. He looks very healthy!
Maybe he's just little. My son went thru a period where he wasn't gaining weight (he was throwing up very often). Doctors tested for tons of things and found nothing. At 3 he is a healthy weight (just like his peers).
Try not to drive yourself crazy by looking thing ups on the internet. It could very well be a minor thing (let the doctors figure it out).
You'll be in my thoughts. :-)
Well that picture is so sweet. He looks like a very healthy little boy in all your pictures. I hope that you find out everything is ok.
You and Greyson are in my prayers Tara - I didn't know even from his pictures he was underweight. I know what it's like to have worries and concerns about our little ones. I pray he'll be ok and that you can find peace about it too.
WOW! I will be in agreement and prayer that he is healthy, whole and healed in his body!
Hugs to you all and get some rest! Here is a two scriptures for you to stand on:
Phillipians 4:6-7
1 Peter 2:24
oh, and here's another for the 'good report' you will recieve:
Phillipians 4:8
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