GROWTH UPDATE

 

This spring brought 6 month check ups for both boys with endocrinology (thyroid).  

Jonah's dose of levothyroxine stayed the same, but Ben's dose had to be increased.

Here are some interesting growth stats for the boys.

Jonah (DOB 9-14-10)

 October 2021

Weight: 62 lbs

Height: 4'3.38"

April 2022

Weight: 71 lb 6.9 oz

Height: 4'4.64"

Ben (DOB 6-21-10)

November 2021

Weight: 64 lbs

Height: 4'5.15"

May 2022

Weight: 70 lbs 1.7 oz

Height: 4'6.51"

So both boys gained 6-10 lbs in the past 6 months.

  

This is the first time that Jonah has weighed more than Ben!

Doctor was not concerned about weight gain at this point.  However, weight is something we will have to closely monitor because individuals with Down syndrome can have problems with being overweight which puts them at higher risk for other conditions like diabetes etc.

If you look at the boys the percentiles though, they are still pretty "little" compared to their typically developing peers.  And compared to other DS kiddos, Jonah is close to average weight and height.  Ben is actually taller and skinnier compared to other kids with DS.  

Jonah

Weight: 17% typical, 29% Down syndrome

Height: 3.5% typical, 41% Down syndrome

Ben

Weight: 10% typical, 20% Down syndrome

Height: 8% typical, 80% Down syndrome

Interesting...