My family and my husbands are both small, my daughter is only 28 lbs. but for 3 weeks straight she is eating tons of food (more than me) Some people have said maybe she is going to go through a major growth spurt, maybe she has worms. (i've checked her poop) I am going to take her to the doctors but do any of you have any ideas or had the same thing happen?
2007-04-26 14:44:49 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I meant husbands family! Sorry you made me laugh for a second though
2007-04-26 15:03:22 · update #1
my daughter is 4 & just turned 30lbs (my 3y is 32lbs) needless to say she is TINY. she has always been tiny but eats like a pig. here's what she had for lunch...1/2 bag of shrimp (about20) PB&J sandwich, about 20 grapes & 6 carrots with peanutbutter and a glass of milk. who eats that? not me, only my baby...but then in a few days she won't eat but maybe a PB&J & that's it. my dr. has passed it as growth spurts...i'm sure she'll be fine, but glad your going to the dr. it will help releave your mind. Good luck!!
2007-04-26 14:53:27 · answer #1 · answered by mama of 4+extras? 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Growth spurt, Mama. Mine have all done the exact same thing, girls and boys. Just wait until she turns four and has a growth spurt that includes eating 3 meals, 3 snacks and half a gallon of milk a day for three weeks! And then there's the extra long sleeping at night or wanting to take naps during the day, too.
She's fine, just gearing up to grow. I would measure her now and again in a month. She could be gearing up to get realllly tall before she turns four. Most of mine did that, too.
My husband was 6 feet tall by 6th grade and I'm only 5 feet tall now, so we're not sure who's going to be petite and who'll end up tall. All of my kids have eaten more than me at dinner at some point and it doesn't freak me out anymore. Just buy more groceries, keep lots of milk in the house and offer healthy snacks. She'll do just fine mama. She will.
If it will make you feel at ease, take her to the pediatrician. I really think she's just hit a growth spurt and needs to calories so she can get bigger, that's all.
******Relax honey, she's going to be fine!******
2007-04-26 15:01:05 · answer #2 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's definitely something going on. It could be the growth spurt but don't chance it. It's a good thing you're taking her to the doctor. Do it soon because excessive appetite is also a symptom of a few different conditions/diseases. Not to scare you because I'm sure there's a good reason for this...but, you always want to err on the side of caution.
Increased or excessive appetite can be a symptom of diabetes, hypoglycemia, a brain disorder, tape worms, and hyperthyroidism. I know you checked for the worms, but it's always best to let a professional check too.
Keep us posted, I'd like to know that she's okay after your visit to the doctor.
Good luck!
2007-04-26 14:56:55 · answer #3 · answered by ღ†Rocker Wife†ღ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My niece would eat like a little pig, then grow like a weed! It was incredible. We figured out whenever she started eating more than usual, within a few weeks she would have a growth spurt. My teenage god-daughter goes through stages where all she does is eat like a horse and sleep, then a couple of weeks later she'll be an inch taller or need new shoes.
Call your peditrician and see what he/she thinks. Its probably nothing to worry about though
2007-04-26 14:54:42 · answer #4 · answered by eunosgirl 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would not be to concerned children do go through stages but to be on the safe side check with the childs doc. my daughter is 2 and there is times she will eat more than me and then she will stop and not hardly eat for days. her doctor said that is normal. if this eating habit keeps increasing then she might a problem not knowing when she is full. but i would say this would be very rare since the eating habit has just started to increase.
2007-05-01 09:44:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you say "husbandS"?? You have more than one husband?? Perhaps it is they who are sneaking her food.
Bad daddys.
OK seriously- all 3 of mine went through this at some point in their childhoods. It was usually followed by several inches of growth in a short period of time. I.e. growth spurt. My oldest actually needs to eat more than me every day or he gets ill. I would just keep her fed until other warning signs of illness occur. I really hope she's ok. :)
2007-04-26 15:01:40 · answer #6 · answered by Antny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's probably just hungry because of a growth spurt.
But if it would make you feel better to get some tests done a blood and stool test certainly aren't risky.
2007-04-26 14:50:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're on the right track with the doctor. Make sure your pushing the healthier stuff on her though for now. Good luck!!
2007-04-26 14:52:07 · answer #8 · answered by punkin_eater26 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check her BMI, if it's normal, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Make an appointment with her pediatrician just to make sure everything is good.
2007-04-26 14:52:48 · answer #9 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
ask a physician.. maybe she has intestinal worms which is easily treated..but then again it might me diabetes, so a doctor should see her.
good luck
2007-04-26 14:50:23 · answer #10 · answered by GreenEyes 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋