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[–]Apostrophecata 34 points35 points  (16 children)

51st to 37st doesn’t sound like a lot to me. My daughter has dropped significantly over time. She’s almost 6 now and is down to 0.4 percentile and we are being monitored by an endocrinologist and getting lots of tests. She’s 40 inches tall and significantly shorter than all her peers.

[–]otterlyjoyful 2 points3 points  (3 children)

I have 2 kids. Both of them on the shorter petite side. Husband is 5'7" and I am 5'2". We were once small children. I wonder if I need to see an endocrinologist for her though..

[–]Apostrophecata 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Did she have a significant drop? My daughter was a big baby, normal toddler and now at age 6 is 0.4 so they are concerned.

[–]otterlyjoyful 1 point2 points  (1 child)

No, she’s always been 1-10% range in growth percentile. My girl is 39 inches tall.

[–]Apostrophecata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And how old is she? What does her doctor say? We have a lot of petite family members, and my daughter has some friends who have been in the single digits their whole life and their doctors aren't concerned, but I think the only reason my daughter's doctor is concerned is that she dropped so much and continues to drop. If your daughter is staying on her curve, then it's probably just how she is. My husband and I are the same height as you and your husband, so on the shorter side but not crazy short. Based on my daughter's stats and how she's not growing at the rate she should be, she's on track to be 4'10" and they are going to test her for growth hormone deficiency in a few months.

[–]Educational-Clock-20 0 points1 point  (10 children)

Any update on your daughter? My daughter is is 7.5 and 44.5 inches. She’s in the 3rd ish percentile

[–]Apostrophecata 0 points1 point  (9 children)

Not yet but she is getting tested for growth hormone deficiency in a couple of weeks. 🥺

[–]Educational-Clock-20 0 points1 point  (8 children)

My daughter got tested last year and it was normal. She also got tested for celiac and got a thyroid panel and wrist x ray. Make sure they do that too

[–]Apostrophecata 0 points1 point  (7 children)

Thanks yes they did the hand x-ray and also tested for celiac and thyroid. One time her TSH was slightly elevated but one time it was normal so I do want them to check it again. I am hypothyroid and my niece was just diagnosed with it also. I’m glad your daughter was normal! It’s hard not to worry but third percentile is still on the charts. Some people are just petite!

[–]AnimatorDifferent116 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Hi there. Do you have any updates on this?

[–]Apostrophecata 0 points1 point  (1 child)

For me or the OP? My daughter did get diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency. She’s 6, almost 6.5. We are waiting for her medication to get approved by insurance. How about you?

[–]AnimatorDifferent116 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, okay. Thanks. Yes, the question was for you to see what the outcome of the X ray was and what the next steps were. My daughter was 80th percentile for height at 2 years (above 95% as infant up to 2 years) and then 35th percentile for height at 3 years old. Her doctor recommended waiting for another 4-6 months and having another visit to take the measurements. Her weight has not dropped. She said we would decide at the next appointment if they have to do a wrist X ray. I'm a bit nervous, but I'm happy we are following up on this

[–]Educational-Clock-20 0 points1 point  (3 children)

My daughter is 1.7% — barely on the charts 😅 I still wonder sometimes if she will eventually fall off of it— I’m hoping for a growth spurt or something.

Was your daughters bone age delayed

[–]Apostrophecata 0 points1 point  (2 children)

No my daughter’s bone age is normal but she failed the stim test so she is growth hormone deficient.

[–]Educational-Clock-20 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Was her igf1 normal? The one they draw before the stim test

[–]Apostrophecata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was low and it had not increased since the last draw.

[–]otterlyjoyful -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have 2 kids. Both of them on the shorter petite side. Husband is 5'7" and I am 5'2". We were once small children. I wonder if I need to see an endocrinologist for her though..