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Post by Cbean on Jan 29, 2005 22:11:07 GMT -5
Hey there everyone! Hoping someone could lend a hand here. Not too long ago there was a post that had a link for a growth chart. (I think). As I am finding, I need to find these myself and most of you probably needed to do the same. Hmmm, Bob, you out there? You're the king of links, got any for this? If you can suggest anything else besides the growth charts to help me along with following up on her health, that would be wonderful. I know I'm going to need to make sure my pediatrician is on his toes.
Miss Emily was 8 lbs 12.6 oz at birth and 21 inches. 5 weeks later she's 10 lbs and 21 and a half inches. What do you think guys, is she on track? Nurse said so. Doctor thrilled with her health and progress.
OH! Emily's on her 5th cast. Comes off next Wed and she will go straight to shoes! Her foot responded so well she doesn't need surgery! This girl really is my little wonder. And she's so cute! (Sorry, had to say that!)
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Post by Kristen on Jan 29, 2005 22:43:23 GMT -5
I think it's at growthcharts.com Anyway, *I* think she sounds just perfect if you ask me!
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Post by justinsmom on Jan 29, 2005 22:52:09 GMT -5
Christine here's the link for DS growth charts www.growthcharts.com/charts/DS/charts.htm. I printed up both typical and DS charts for Justin as he flew off the DS charts but still wanted to keep track of him anywho . You can also check out the rest of Dr. Leshin's site as it has alot of infor such as what tests are necessary and at what age etc. www.ds-health.com/. Hope it helps And it does sound like Miss Emily is doing GREAT ;D
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Post by wrblack on Jan 30, 2005 8:07:45 GMT -5
Sorry to be so tardy and useless. Kristen and Justinsmom beat me to it, good job. And great job, Miss Emily Noelle. Looks like she's above the 90th percentile for weight and around the 75th for length. Both my little guys, both preemies, started off below the charts. Then did some catching up. Then their pediatrician/neonatologist was more interested in them maintaining a nice curve than exactly where that curve was on the chart. The other really useful things for you on Dr. Leshin's site just now are the general health guidelines www.denison.edu/collaborations/dsq/health99.html and the birth to 12 flowchart www.ds-health.com/recordsheet1.htm -- just to throw in a couple of links. Great news on the success of Emily's casting!! Thanks for sharing. Walking shoes tomorrow, dancing shoes next week. Actually, probably a good thing Kristen and Justinsmom jumped in to help. I've been having trouble finding things lately. I keep checking the Photo Album for pics of Miss Emily Noelle with her eyes open and smiling. Haven't found them yet--ahem, hem. Cheers, Bob
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Post by Connie on Jan 30, 2005 9:02:04 GMT -5
Christine, I just want to say how impressed with how at ease you are with this whole thing. I think you are doing such a wonderful job. I really think little Miss Emily is doing GREAT!!! Just to give you a reference point... Collin weighed 9lbs and was 22" long at birth. He did not get back up to his birth weight until he was 8 weeks old but this was because he was learning how to nurse...which he succeed at for 16 months!!! Collin did not weigh 10lbs until he was almost 3 months old!!! So she is doing GREAT....Keep it up you two!!! Connie PS... Collin is will be 5 on 2/1 is 41" tall and weighs 40lbs!!!
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Post by Cbean on Jan 30, 2005 17:07:45 GMT -5
Thanks - knew I could count on you guys!!!
Kristen, I think Emily's quite perfect too, thanks!! LOL!
Bob - you might have been a little slower than Kristen and Justinsmom, however you answered my next request before I had to ask which was the record sheet. Thanks!!! I'm still trying to get more pics on the album, but can't figure out why i can't...HELP!!!!
Connie, don't forget I've had time to prepare, prepared for the worst and got the best!!! Have fun on Collin's b-day - wow 5!!! That's big time!!! My son (with nothing extra but looks and a great personality) turned 5 12/21, he's 46 and 1/2 Ht and 42 wt - tall and lean!
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Post by MB on Jan 30, 2005 19:20:40 GMT -5
Great news on the casts coming off! She is amazing!
MB
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