diet??

Ok, so I took Ian yest. to get the test ran that the ped wanted. We had a sweat cloride test and some blood tests for anemia and to test his thryoid. Anyway, that was very stressful. I have been keeping a food journal w/everything he eats and the ped has been sending it to a nutritionist. This is all because he isn't gaining weight like they think he should. He just turned 1 yr and weighs 19 1/2 lbs. There's nothing wrong w/that I don't think. Then when I got home the nutritionist called and wanted to set up an appt to start him on a diet! DH was NOT happy with that. He thinks it's completely silly to put a 1yr old on a diet. I have to agree w/him. Ian is just a small boy. He is completely normal and since I've been keeping the journal, I can see that he east a lot more than I thought. Anyway, I prayed a lot about it last night and I've decided to not go to the nutritionist and to stop w/the journal. I have faith that the tests will come back normal and there's nothing to worry about. I've put the worry over on God and I've stopped. Just wanted to vent my frustrations to someone who would understand a mother's point of view. Thanks for being there!

[tracy]

I completely understand. If you feel that your ds is developing well and is eating enough, and it sounds as though he is, then go with your mom instinct. My dd is 13.5lb and will be 1 next week. I mentioned in the other post what the drs put us through emotionally. We decided to let God guide us and did not go to a GI or nutritionist as our ped wanted. During that time I spoke w/many moms who had small babies (15-18lbs at 1yr), and are healthy. I think small babies somehow intimidate peds - I don't know why. Keep me informed, as I am also concerned sometimes with my dd and her low weight. Lately she has slowed down on eating, too, but I think she is teething.

[cjropher]

Doctors and experts can really make moms feel like we aren't doing our job can't they? I have gotten to really dislike parenting magazines and stuff because for one, it's all touchy feely stuff, so often, don't tell you kid no, it might be his first word... So?!? Don't do this, don't do that. Things that we might be doing, and end up feeling like awful moms. God wants us to be in fellowship with other women (Titus 2) to learn this stuff, not relying on experts who only have their little agenda to set forth!

Sorry for the rant! I agree that putting a 1 year old on a diet is a silly idea. I don't get it though, if he's small, why do they want him to eat less? As long as he has lots of wet/dirty diapers and he's happy, then he is likely healthy and nothing to worry about. I had a shrimp for my first. He's three now but was between the 25th and 50th percentile from 4 months onward. It was irritating to me when I compared (I know I'm not supposed to) but other than that it's fine. People tell me that at least his clothes last him longer because he doesn't grow out of them so fast :roll: Find the blessing in everything!

[LadyLavender]

I would SO not go to the nutritionist! Kids grow and develop in all different shapes and sizes. My 4-month-old weighs 16 pounds- maybe I'd better have him hit the treadmill! Grrr..... :x

You know best, Mom! I think you've made a wise choice.

[breezykc]

my little boy was 19 lbs at 1 year. the doctor said he was fine and healthy and right where he should be! i would skip the "diet" too...this may only set up a disorder for later! he's one...just add extra vitamins and nutirents through V8 juices, carnation breakfast cereal in his milk, or some nutirent drink mixed with milk or alone....and keep him on healthy foods! he'll grow at his own rate! unless he's showing signs of anemia and like his body isn't absorbing foods correctly, which it sounds like it is fine there...just be healthy I'd say! hang in there!

[emilyrosejewel]

I agree with you. Docs and experts like to put all babies in the same group-babies do come in all shapes and sizes like someone said. Your little guy just may be smaller and that is okay as long as he is healthy and thriving. Do what you feel is best for your child! I know I have done that with Justice. I don't always do something just because a doc says it is okay or sometimes I do things I feel is best without a docs approval-mom knows best!