poachedegg Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) Just thought I would share - youngest son now 15 and a bit has been attending Alder Hey in Liverpool since about the age of 4 regarding his growth. They have basically monitored him over the years to ensure each year he was growing and gaining weight more than the average as he was a small weight baby and continued to be small as a toddler. Fortunately as he has continued to this, growth hormones have not been necessary. Today he has been measured and has reached 5ft 2 - which is fantastic as there was going to be a possibility he wouldn't make 5ft and now weighs 6.5 stone. Today he has been discharged as he has now reached puberty and the consultant is confident he will continue to grow for the next 9 - 12 months, so might get another inch or 2 on him yet! Edited April 29, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 That's just brilliant news. I bet he's glad that there won't be any more hospital visits too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Yay! Glad to hear the news, & that you had a safe trip there & back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 That's just brilliant news. I bet he's glad that there won't be any more hospital visits too. Oh I don't know - he gets out of school, gets his Mum and Dads full, undivided attention for the afternoon and then chocolate from the shop after!! He did actually say could we do it anyway next year but just miss the hospital bit out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 That is brilliant news............I hope he continues to grow in the next 12 months, it must be such a relief that he hasn't needed the growth hormone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 That's great news! He must be pleased too as it means fewer hospital visits-I was similar when I was told I no longer had to go to the orthoptist when I was younger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Marvellous news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Brilliant news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Really good news and plenty of growing time left yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Great news for him and all the family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Good news! he must be a tolerant young man to put up with all those hospital visits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Fantastic news! Remember they dont make diamonds as big as bricks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Congratulation! You must be so proud! There was a boy in my year who was quite small until suddenly, last year he grew to 6"3 in a month and a half that was from 4"8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Thanks guys! ......now off to sort out ES's 18th birthday party at our house tomorrow night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Thanks guys! ......now off to sort out ES's 18th birthday party at our house tomorrow night! Have a great time, I hope it goes as well as our ES's did a couple of weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Really pleased to hear that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
