Endocrinologists Update ~ May 2013

The Endocrinologists called me back yesterday.  What I really liked is that she called me herself from her office where we could talk.  She stated that she apologized for being late in getting back to me but she had been out of town for a conference and then busy with clinics.  Basically, she explained that all of the test came back normal.  His liver and kidneys are functioning well, he is strong and healthy and seems to not have any issues with gluten, etc.  His bone age test came back at 3 years old, which is also on target.  So, what does this mean?

Well, we discussed that and we agree.  If he is healthy and everything is developing correctly then there is no need to intervene just because he is going to be short and small.  My initial concern was his lack of growth and small stature was a sign that something else was wrong or didn't develop correctly.  Growth hormones effect a lot more than just growth.  If he is just going to be small, I am good with that.  At most she the test predicts he will be 5'3".  She still wants to monitor his growth progress to make sure he continues on his own growth chart and there are no stalls, but other than that we are good to go!!

¹²The Lord will open to you His good treasure, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season, and to bless all the work of your hand. You shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow.

Deuteronomy 28:12