Always ignore the growth charts, only pay attention to your child's individual growth curve... yeah, yeah, I know this. I believe it. It's something with HAVE to do with Ike-a-saurus because he's always been so tiny. Even for his adjusted age, he's never been on the chart. Not a lot of 16 pound nearly-15-month-olds out there.
BUT...
I am going to negate everything I just said up there by letting you know that last week Ike finally hit the chart for his height. And we are THRILLED. We had to adjust his age (11 months instead of 14) because of his prematurity, but as an 11-month-old, he's on the chart! 10th percentile for height!
So, ignore the charts. Except for when you finally make it on there. Then run home, get out your measuring tape and verify what the doctor said because you don't believe it. After you verify, sit back and grin.
I'm not a reach-for-the-status-quo kind of person, but I have to admit that being on the chart is a bit of a relief. Now if we can just get there with his weight I might throw a "Maybe We Won't Need Growth Hormones After All" party. With a follow-up "He's Big Enough To Have His Airway Fixed" party. And then a bon voyage "You're Weird For Wanting Your Kid To Be In ICU For Weeks, But Maybe Not Weird For Wanting The Trach Out, Have A Great (?) Trip" party.
You'll all be invited.
I SOOO want to come to ALL those parties!!!! XOXO
Posted by: Deena, et al | November 09, 2009 at 01:42 PM
HOORAY!
Posted by: Amanda S. | November 09, 2009 at 02:51 PM
As the momma of one who will never be on the charts, I'm a little envious of your "Chart Status" :) Way to grow, Ike!!
Posted by: Jennifer | November 09, 2009 at 03:41 PM
Yippee Skippeeeeee! Now, you just need to pack on some pounds, Ike!!
Posted by: poornamelesscat | November 09, 2009 at 04:52 PM
This is fantastic news!
Posted by: Inez Vanderburg | November 09, 2009 at 09:10 PM
Go Ike go!!
Posted by: Alison | November 11, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Whoo hoo! Congratulations!
Posted by: h. | November 12, 2009 at 11:19 PM