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Jas Terng (jasterng)
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Username: jasterng
Post Number: 4
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 11:42 am: | 
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My son was born on Nov 03. he is 15kg and standing at 100cm. He is small size compared to his peers. anyone having the same problem. can share |
Foreverfriends Honey (shook)
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Username: shook
Post Number: 3708
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 2:35 pm: |
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My son May 2004. 13+kg 90+cm. He looks small among his peers.
Both my hubby n I r petite. So my son is oso petite. N he doesn't sleep much since bb.
R u n your hubby petite? |
lpl2208 (paulinelau)
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Username: paulinelau
Post Number: 73
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, October 17, 2008 - 1:56 am: |
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My son was born on May 07. He's 9kg and standing at 75cm. All the nurses said he's small size. He even has to draw his own graph in the health book. My hubby is ard 170cm and myself 154cm. Hence, we deduced that we r all petite. |
hui (grace_hui)
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Username: grace_hui
Post Number: 2843
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Friday, October 17, 2008 - 3:04 pm: |
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hi,
seems like all of u have sons having this problem? mine too! my son born dec 2006, all the while below 3 percentile. now barely 8kg. both me n hubby all slim slim... however hard i try to feed him more, he still like that, can't gain much weight....though he's small, but so long as he's healthy, i am satisfied liao. |
Jas Terng (jasterng)
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Username: jasterng
Post Number: 5
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Friday, October 17, 2008 - 3:17 pm: |
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both of us are nt petite. feel so stress out no matter hw hard i feed him he also cant gain much weight too. even his height also the same. think he is about the same height as 3-4years old kid. he is the smallest among his peers too. |
luanee (luanee)
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Username: luanee
Post Number: 52
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 3:21 pm: |
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My elder girl borned in Jul2002 and weighs only 17kg now. The younger one borned in Jul2007 also small sized, weighs only 8kg now. PD's basic answer is daddy and mummy small sized, so dont expect kids to be big sized LOL. |
Jas Terng (jasterng)
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Username: jasterng
Post Number: 6
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 9:51 pm: |
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what is your elder gal height? |
luanee (luanee)
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Username: luanee
Post Number: 54
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 9:31 am: |
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113cm... guess she be the smallest in her P1 class next year. |
Jas Terng (jasterng)
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Username: jasterng
Post Number: 7
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 12:39 pm: |
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My boy only 102cm. i just bring him for blood test and it shows that he is normal. His bone is small and grow slower. I now still considering whether to let him take the injection weekly to make him grow faster. If i don want that then got to let him grow by itself. Headache. |
luanee (luanee)
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Username: luanee
Post Number: 56
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 1:46 pm: |
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Jas, don't forget your boy is one year younger than my gal... personally I wont consider any injections, they are still so young. Heard exercising eg swimming helps. Maybe u can try? |
Jas Terng (jasterng)
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Username: jasterng
Post Number: 8
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 1:54 pm: |
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ya. he don want to learn. Weekly one jab really sound scary. Hai. |
luanee (luanee)
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Username: luanee
Post Number: 58
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 8:51 am: |
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I wanted to bring my gal for a flu jab before our Dec holidays and she freaked out and rather forgo the trip! LOL. Maybe u can try other activities that he likes. Important is the parents must show interest in sports too. |
Joy (ahboy_mum)
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Username: ahboy_mum
Post Number: 44
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 9:03 am: |
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Jas, do you know what kind of jab, name of the medicine? Any side effect?
Have you try TCM? The physician can tiao the body system.
Sometimes, boy development in physican could be slower, but once they are in secondary school, they will shoot up. |
EK (barney)
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Username: barney
Post Number: 345
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 4:31 pm: |
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Hi,
My boy born in Aug04. He is 90cm and 13kg..I have stranger that ask me whether my boy is 2yrs old.. 
My gal is 22month and is only 8kg also small size..sigh! |
jul34 (jul34)
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Username: jul34
Post Number: 10
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Monday, December 22, 2008 - 4:13 pm: |
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Hi Jas,
You son is not alone. My son is also a Nov 03 kid and he is small like yours at 14.5kg and 98 cm. |
mashy (mashybrainz)
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Username: mashybrainz
Post Number: 8603
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Monday, December 22, 2008 - 6:04 pm: |
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hi
my kid is born jan 06, now only 88cm and 11.9kg. Petite little boy. My hb is big, 175cm, i'm the small one only 156cm. Guess he inherited my genes. |
Jas Terng (jasterng)
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Username: jasterng
Post Number: 15
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Monday, December 22, 2008 - 10:16 pm: |
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hi Jul,i really feel stress when i see my son growing so slow. His peers are really much taller than him. How is your son appetite? mine eat very little and don anyhow eat. picky. |
Jas Terng (jasterng)
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Username: jasterng
Post Number: 16
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 3:27 pm: |
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jul which area do u stay? |
hothotmum (hothotmum)
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Username: hothotmum
Post Number: 18
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Friday, January 16, 2009 - 11:32 am: |
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hi
my son born Aug04 also quite smaller size 15+kg. Think shortest in his class aso. The problem is he eats quite alot yet still so small in size. |
Jas Terng (jasterng)
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Username: jasterng
Post Number: 17
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 9:17 am: |
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wat is his height. |
hothotmum (hothotmum)
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Username: hothotmum
Post Number: 20
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 3:42 pm: |
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he around 100cm ba didnt really measure. i think he is very active type that y eat quite alot yet so skinny. haiz. |
Jas Terng (jasterng)
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Username: jasterng
Post Number: 18
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 3:01 pm: |
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ya mine also a hyeractive kid.. |
hothotmum (hothotmum)
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Username: hothotmum
Post Number: 21
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 5:31 pm: |
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Jas
do ur kids go swimming? wanted to let my boy go but he is very active scare when he saw the pool he will just jump in.HEHE |
Jas Terng (jasterng)
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Username: jasterng
Post Number: 19
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2009 - 2:45 pm: |
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i did try but he don wan. hai headache. too active to listen to anyone. our son both same height and weight but yours is younger than 1yr so not that bad.. |
hothotmum (hothotmum)
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Username: hothotmum
Post Number: 22
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2009 - 3:22 pm: |
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i heard someone told me for boy will grow faster after they reach teenage yrs. Dun know hw true..
Hi mummies
will yr boy at this age like to cry. Mine very emotional little bit can cry non stop at times. Haiz... |
Jas Terng (jasterng)
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Username: jasterng
Post Number: 20
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2009 - 4:13 pm: |
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ya think have to wait for few yrs..hw is his school work.. |
hothotmum (hothotmum)
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Username: hothotmum
Post Number: 23
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Friday, January 23, 2009 - 10:34 am: |
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he is quite lazy nd to push one. But his reading still ok certain word he can recognise...
hw abt ur boy this yr K2 already right? |
Jas Terng (jasterng)
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Username: jasterng
Post Number: 21
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Friday, January 23, 2009 - 12:18 pm: |
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ya mine also lazy... compared to his peers he considered slow.. |
Interrace (interrace)
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Username: interrace
Post Number: 379
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Friday, January 23, 2009 - 2:39 pm: |
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hi mommies,
my baby also small size lei ..now 5mths+ weighing only 6.1kg...below 10 percentile.. wonder if ur kids are this small during infancy ?
got to do with the genes of parents ? |
hothotmum (hothotmum)
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Username: hothotmum
Post Number: 24
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 10:43 am: |
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interrace
do ur baby drink alot of milk?
both my kids are quite chubby when they are young after they grow up around 2+ they become very skinny
then someone told me somehow it is due to our genes |
Interrace (interrace)
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Username: interrace
Post Number: 381
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 6:46 pm: |
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hi hothotmum,
he drinking abt 150ml per 4hrly.so i dun think that's alot for his age ba.he is coming 6mths next wk.
went cny visiting, got comments from relatives he is quite small for his age loh..anyway i just got to leave it at it is...since me & hubby aint a chubby baby myself when infant wor. so guess he will grow up being skinny ba..  |
CanACraft (canacraft)
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Username: canacraft
Post Number: 2
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Friday, February 13, 2009 - 2:07 pm: |
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My son was referred to KK on weight concern from polyclinic during his 4yrs old nurse assessment appt. He only weight 11.4kg and 101cm in height. He was drinking pediasure since one yr old but didn't seem to increase his appetite. Hope to get some help from the coming medical appt at KK. |
hothotmum (hothotmum)
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Username: hothotmum
Post Number: 29
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Monday, February 16, 2009 - 4:03 pm: |
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CanACraft
I thought i heard frm my frenz mentioned drinking pediasure kids usually will grow quite well. But no worry just let the KK review on your child problem if not maybe can try Chinese TMC. |
Jas Terng (jasterng)
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Username: jasterng
Post Number: 22
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Monday, February 16, 2009 - 10:35 pm: |
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wat yr and mth is he |
CanACraft (canacraft)
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Username: canacraft
Post Number: 3
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2009 - 3:06 am: |
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Thank you. He's born in Yr2005 Jan. |
CanACraft (canacraft)
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Username: canacraft
Post Number: 4
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 5:20 am: |
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Just attended Nutrition & Dietetics at KK. Dietitian has prescribed "Muti-vitamin" and "Lysin" supplements.
Appreciated if you can share on your child tried and tested muti-vitamine and Lysin products. |
Jas Terng (jasterng)
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Username: jasterng
Post Number: 23
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 11:02 pm: |
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wat is the brand of the multi vitamin. |
CanACraft (canacraft)
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Username: canacraft
Post Number: 5
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 5:46 am: |
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Hi Jas,
The Dietitian did not mention any brand for mutivitamins and lysine.
A doctor friend said any brand will do so long the kid loves it and the best still come from nature food.
Only purchased Appleton+Lysine that come in star-shaped tablet form, he loves it. Now under observation on any increase in appetite.
I've another elder son who is same yr and mth (Nov'03) as your son, and his growth is around 50 percentile.
I'm petite (weight around 41kg) probably the younger has my genes and has high level of metabolism. |
hothotmum (hothotmum)
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Username: hothotmum
Post Number: 34
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 3:11 pm: |
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hi mummies,
my kids aso take Appeton Vit-C. They like it very much . It also in the star-shaped tablet form.
Do your kids always got alot of wind the stomach? |
Jas Terng (jasterng)
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Username: jasterng
Post Number: 24
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 3:55 pm: |
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mine boy is around 30percentile..the lowest..hai.. |
CanACraft (canacraft)
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Username: canacraft
Post Number: 6
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 2:47 am: |
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My dd2 tends to fart before poo poo but he does not has bloated stomach.
Advices frm dietitian for my dd2 (target increase weight from 11.7kg to 13kg)
Calories per day : 1600
Fluid intake : 1000ml max [Pediasure Milk :675ml, fruit juice(apple/prune/pear): 120ml, soup/water : 100~200ml]
Meal : 1/2 medium rice bowl or 3/4 medium bowl porridge. 2tbsp meat n 2 tbsp veg . 1/2 fruit.
Breakfast: 2 spreads (Margarine/cheese/peanut butter/jam)on white bread.
Supplement : Mutivitamins + Lysine
Avoid snacks/fluid/sweets 1hr before meal.
Set good mole model.
http://www.mummysg.com/forums/f74/tips-feeding-toddlers-1314/ |
oct04_bride (oct04_bride)
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Username: oct04_bride
Post Number: 295
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Monday, July 06, 2009 - 4:53 pm: |
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Dear mummies!
Not sure if this thread is still active..
I've a girl who is also very petite! She's 2yrs and only 8kg!! standing at 81cm..
from PD to Specialist, they said it's genetic, cos am small built too! at 150cm myself.
the Dietian recommended Valens Cabories (purchased from KK pharmancy) to be added into liquid. My girl has been taking this and it does help a bit, otherwise she would be even smaller!
As for injection, it will only be recommended if your child growth hormones is inactive. your child has to undergo a specify blood test to determind this condition. |
Pol (pol)
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Username: pol
Post Number: 3686
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Monday, May 24, 2010 - 1:34 pm: |
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hi
my son coming to 5 years old this year,his weight: 19+ kg,and his hieght is 95cm.
ppl commented him look like 3 years old,instead of 5,anyone got the same problem,can share with me?
thanks |
mashy (mashybrainz)
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Username: mashybrainz
Post Number: 16075
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Friday, September 03, 2010 - 8:22 pm: |
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Hi
an update since I last posted. My son coming 5 is now 13kg and 96cm. Went to endocrinologist in kkh and went thru series of tests. He has sub optimal growth hormones and going for MRI to check for brain tumor. |
**Janet** (janet_lee88)
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Username: janet_lee88
Post Number: 20754
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 8:54 am: |
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My daughter looks like a 3-4 year old although she is almost 6 and going to P1 next yr. Nothing can be done since mummy is small-sized too. |
Jas Terng (jasterng)
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Username: jasterng
Post Number: 86
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 9:37 am: |
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Janet: what is your gal height and weight? |
oct04_bride (oct04_bride)
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Username: oct04_bride
Post Number: 372
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 6:12 pm: |
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Hi mashy - my nephew has similar prob and is taken daily injection to triggle the growth hormones..
my girl is petite too! she's 3yrs, and only 10kg! very skinny... |
mashy (mashybrainz)
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Username: mashybrainz
Post Number: 16324
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 9:00 pm: |
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Oct bride
do u know how much are the injections? |
**Janet** (janet_lee88)
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Username: janet_lee88
Post Number: 20807
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Friday, December 17, 2010 - 11:08 am: |
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Hi Jas,
Daughter's weight is 11.3kg. She's turned 6. Anyway, I'm not tall myself...prob daughter is like me. |
oct04_bride (oct04_bride)
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Username: oct04_bride
Post Number: 388
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, December 17, 2010 - 11:27 am: |
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Hi janet
Hv she seen a specialist abt her size? How tall is yr daughter n what's yr hubby n yr height? |
**Janet** (janet_lee88)
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Username: janet_lee88
Post Number: 20808
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Friday, December 17, 2010 - 1:20 pm: |
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Hi oct04_bride,
I'm not worried about her size.
Daughter is petite but she's eating well.
Hubby is 1.7m. I am 1.5m |
Jas Terng (jasterng)
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Username: jasterng
Post Number: 95
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Friday, December 17, 2010 - 7:31 pm: |
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Hi Janet what is your gal height. Tat mean she is born in 2006. My son is normal too. I have bring him to kk for Blood test.. Everything is ok..at least I nt so worry. The doc say as long as one yr he got gain abt 4-6cm it wil be fine.Nw he is only 110cm. He is the shortest in Sch.. |
oct04_bride (oct04_bride)
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Username: oct04_bride
Post Number: 389
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, December 18, 2010 - 10:13 am: |
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Hi Janet
Haha! Me same as u n my hubby is slightly taller at 1.73cm. My 3yrs old gal is 90cm n only 10.5+kg!
V thin.. She can wear 6-9mths old shorts!! |
**Janet** (janet_lee88)
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Username: janet_lee88
Post Number: 20812
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 - 10:13 pm: |
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Hi Jas,
My daughter is 04 child...going to P1 next year. She is the shortest in her K2 cohort...very upset when people says she is small sized.
Hi Oct04_bride,
My 6 year old daughter wears size 110 bottoms and 120 for tops. |
oct04_bride (oct04_bride)
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Username: oct04_bride
Post Number: 390
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 - 12:13 am: |
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Soon my younger girl can share the bottoms w her elder sis Lao
Hv gotten used to pple commenting on her weight, just laugh it off lor... What to do, she is indeed pint size!
Hi jas, I dun think my elder girl is growing 4-5cm every yr leh!! |
**Janet** (janet_lee88)
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Username: janet_lee88
Post Number: 20830
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, January 15, 2011 - 12:11 am: |
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Daughter received lots of attention when she wears her school uniform...she doesn't look like a P1 at all. But she eats and sleeps well...so I don't bother. She is really pint size. |
mashy (mashybrainz)
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Username: mashybrainz
Post Number: 16706
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2011 - 7:31 pm: |
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My boy started his growth hormone therapy since end
dec. In 2 weeks, he grew 2 cm. His appetite also increased. Altho painful, he takes it in his stride and is very enthusiastic abt getting his daily jabs so that he can grow. |
nissin (nissin)
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Username: nissin
Post Number: 173
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2011 - 7:35 am: |
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Hi mashy
in wat circumstances will the kkh deem the kid needs injection? Maybe the kid is small becos the mum is small, will they say that he has mummy's genes? How did u go abt having the chkup procedures?juz walk in to kkh or referred by polyclinic?
My boy is the shortest in class..always half a head shorter than his classmates every yr I noticed.. |
mashy (mashybrainz)
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Username: mashybrainz
Post Number: 16718
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Monday, January 24, 2011 - 8:40 pm: |
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Nissin
I got an appt direct with kkh as pte patient then I went polyclinic to get referral as subsidized patient.
He has to go thru a series of blood tests, bone age xray. Then over the mths, his growth velocity is tracked. After that, the dr advised us to do the growth hormone stimulation test coz his blood test shows low growth hormone levels. He got sub optimal levels which means not deficient but not functioning normally either. When his growth velocity dropped, he was sent to take the MRI to scan his brain.
Regarding the parents height, they will do an est for the potential adult height and can tell u how it is. I'm 156cm and he said I'm not considered short. My hb is 175cm. So his potential adult height is 169cm which is 50% but he is less than 3%. They won't say follow mommy unless the blood tests are non conclusive. Some may say it may be constitutional growth delay, meaning they grow slower but will still reach full potential height.
I recommend u to read this book 'the short child'. I think
it's rather useful in explaining the causes for Short stature. U can borrow it from the library.
How many percentile is your child? |
nissin (nissin)
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Username: nissin
Post Number: 176
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Monday, January 24, 2011 - 8:59 pm: |
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He is 5 now and 105cm. He has been 20-30% percentile when he was younger.
Wt always maintain at 13kg when he's 3-4yr old. Now the wt remains at 15kg for more than 9mths already. |
mashy (mashybrainz)
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Username: mashybrainz
Post Number: 16719
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 9:07 am: |
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Nissin
then not too bad. My boy is 98cm now after the therapy. Before that was 96cm. Weighs 13.4kg now. He just turned 5yrs old. If u are unsure, u can just get an appt and see what the dr say. It's still better to see dr to set your mind at ease. But one thing is, will u be willing to take the road of growth hormone therapy if it comes to that. It's costly and there are potential side effects. Many of my friends after seeing the dr all decided against the growth hormone therapy. I'm one of the rare few to embark on this. If u are not willing to do that, then I propose u see a dietitian instead and see if by improving his diet, it can help him grow. |
Allison (mom_of_2_princes)
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Post Number: 20
Registered: 12-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2011 - 12:11 pm: |
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Hi mashy (mashybrainz),
Thank you for sharing on your son's experience.
Both my sons are small in stature; my no. 1 (8years old this Oct) is very light, weighs 16 -17 kg at 105-110cm tall and my no. 2 (3years old in Apr)weighs around 10kg at ??cm.
I'm petite at 145cm and DH at 169cm. Tot it's due to genetic. I stop monitoring their physical growth since they become like healthier with less visits to the doctors (who usually will take their wt & ht measurements).
After reading your post, I'm thinking if I should bring my children for asssesments and tests... |
Jas Terng (jasterng)
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Username: jasterng
Post Number: 105
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2011 - 12:39 pm: |
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Allison
My son is also 8 yrs old this yr. He weights 17kg and 110cm. He is the shortest in school.
Does your son eat well? My boy don like to eat. I really got to force him to take his meal. I already bot him to kk for assesments and tests. They wil do a blood test and x ray for him. Fortunately my boy is normal and does not need to take the hormones jab. The doc told me as long as they grow about 5-6cm per yr that wil be fine.
But if u r really worry maybe u should bring your son for the test. At least u wil know whether what is the problem. |
Allison (mom_of_2_princes)
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Username: mom_of_2_princes
Post Number: 21
Registered: 12-2010
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Hi Jas Terng (jasterng),
My son eats well (but not a lot) but very slow eater. He likes more of veg and rice, as for meat he likes chicken and duck. He doesn't drink milk (any kind/type) at all (since 2+ old). He drinks milo, yakult, juice and plain water. My no. 2 still drinking milk regularly, however he doesn't take well to meat (altho he likes veg).
Thanks for your advice. I will bring DS1 1st for testing to see if he's fine or not... |
oct04_bride (oct04_bride)
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Username: oct04_bride
Post Number: 395
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, March 04, 2011 - 12:43 pm: |
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dear mummies
update. my gal is coming to 4yrs in june and she only weighs 11kg.. i hvent got a chance to measure her height though.. she only gain 1kg in a yr!
and if this goes on, she will weigh only 14kg when she is 7yrs old.. oh dear.. |
hothotmum (hothotmum)
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Username: hothotmum
Post Number: 94
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Friday, March 04, 2011 - 4:36 pm: |
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Hi mummies,
Hope you all remember me! I have posted quite sometimes that my son used to be very skinny. Suprisingly, mid of last year onwards, he start to grow more and more. He is 7 yrs old, weight around 26kg liao. For him, he eats alot from young until now but only this time then start his chubby look. |
mashy (mashybrainz)
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Username: mashybrainz
Post Number: 16808
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, March 05, 2011 - 11:18 am: |
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Hothotmum
wow! That's amazing! What did u do?
Update on therapy
My boy grew 2cm and put on 800g since he started the therapy. Now he's finally 14kg at 5 yrs old!
Alison
u can cal your son's potential ht. There's a formula. Based on it, your first son's potential ht is 150-155cm. Likely yours is becoz of genetics, that's why this ht since u and your hb aren't tall. I think some parents with familial short stature also used the growth hormone therapy to increase their adult height. May still be below national average ht but will be taller than predicted height. |
Allison (mom_of_2_princes)
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Post Number: 32
Registered: 12-2010
| | Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 10:44 am: |
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Hi mashy (mashybrainz) and Jas Terng (jasterng),
Thanks for your advice. I guess its always better for boys to be taller rather than shorter, they won't get teased so much. For gals, being petite can be cute and enjoy being helped in one way or another, not so for guys leh. If I can't help my boys on boosting their heights, I will have to focus more on boosting their wits, witty guys are just as attractive if not more! ;p
Brought my DS1 to polyclinic for measurements, he weighs 18kg at 117cm vs last year 16kg at 110cm. Doctor's advice is that he is still within the normal range on the lower percentile (10-15%) of his age, said there should be no cause for worries as long as he is not sickly and he's eating well and growing fine (tho' not at very fast rate). She said there is no need for her to do any referrals for further investigations or tests. She said just monitor his growth rate/curve, to go for further test only if there's plateau/flat or "dropping" curve. My DS1 was like so happy to hear that he's within the normal range (initially he was quite anxious while waiting for the doctor's "diagnosis")...so I will just monitor his growth and dun wanna add unnecessary worries for him.
Next month will be my DS2 3 years old assessment, let's see how it goes for him. |
passila (assamjam)
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Username: assamjam
Post Number: 278
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Monday, October 03, 2011 - 4:33 pm: |
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hi mashy,
pls share what are the side effects of mri, as informed by kkh to brain, since your son has gone through it? is there particular age then, only can go for mri? |
mashy (mashybrainz)
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Post Number: 16978
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, November 03, 2011 - 12:45 pm: |
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Passila
No side effects. Think the risk is mainly in the gA. Not the MRI itself. Dun think have an age. If there is a need should get it done. |
passila (assamjam)
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Username: assamjam
Post Number: 442
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 4:39 pm: |
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hi mummies,my 3yr old gal oni 93cm n 12kg.pls recommend me brand of multivit mineral n vit c that u buy from pharmacy n gnc.i'm unsure which to go for.she doesn't nap n active.hence,fall sick easily. |
kit (yk230827)
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Post Number: 613
Registered: 8-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 4:59 pm: |
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hi passila
you may want to try any multivits or vit c that contains lysine in them... lysine is supposed to increase the appetite of children... it was recommended by one of my boy's gps...
hope this helps |
amayotaok (amayotaok)
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Username: amayotaok
Post Number: 71
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 5:21 pm: |
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Hi passila
My boy is coming 5, still 13kg!... and abt 100cm only. Many pple thk he is N1/N2... sigh!
He is v active and doesnt sleep much.
They say kids shd sleep more so that they can grow...trying to make him sleep more but dont know how?!...
He eats alot but still so skinny. We suspect he has "worms" in his stomach, may bring him for chkup soon. |
oct04_bride (oct04_bride)
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Post Number: 421
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 6:57 pm: |
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Hi amayotaok
My girl too!!! Coming to 5yrs n still weigh 13kg!
Can faint right! Haha!
She eats n sleeps well too but still like that leh.
Actually those multivitamin v lysine didnt help at all.
Seen Specialist n done all checks. Nothing wrong either .
Now so long she is healthy, I try not to get so stress up any her weight/size issue. |
amayotaok (amayotaok)
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Post Number: 78
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 7:04 pm: |
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Hi oct04 bride!
You know my son has been like 11,12kg for the longest time and on that day he hits 13kg, we literally CELEBRATE!... haha...
I ever thot it might be due to the genes of me and my hubby, we used to be vv skinny when we were v young (now is a completely different story! haha)... |
passila (assamjam)
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Username: assamjam
Post Number: 446
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Friday, March 30, 2012 - 1:19 pm: |
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Hi amayotaok,our kids in same category.fall sick n dun nap.how to grow.feel heartpain as parents esp when quit job to take care of her since birth-not rewarded as can't even see a stronger kid in her!! my gal oways sit in front in th?e class due to small height n size..plus point is sit-in-front get better attention in listening. who can detect worms-doc or tcm |
passila (assamjam)
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Username: assamjam
Post Number: 447
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Friday, March 30, 2012 - 1:22 pm: |
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Hi kit,can let me know the brand your bb's gp recommend? |
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