Height & Weight: Infant
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My Daughter Afraid of Being Overweight
Asked by C.W. from New York
on December 1, 2010
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My daughter is 4'6 and a quarter weighs 74.2 pounds 10 december 11. is she overweight? she seems average. Her 4'3 best friend 9 years old weighs 58 pounds says she ove...
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- My son (7) has 18 pounds on his best friend, who is so thin, he's almost scary to look at (and I've bathed him!). What is her BMI from the pediatrician? They are usu...
- I think that comes out to about 50th percentile height and 75th weight. I would say that is well within the norms. Tell her teeny friend to butt out! You do not wan...
- Tell her little buddy if she doesn't have anything nice to say ... DON'T say anything at all! they're "babies" and shouldn't even be Thinking about that :-( Everyo...
Overweight Child
Asked by B.G. from Jackson
on March 4, 2007
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I have a 7 year old daughter who weighs 90 pounds. She is tall for her age, which is a little why she is oveweight, but she also is very round. She doesn't just sit ...
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- hello my son had that problem for a while when we was young he is 15 and very skinny now. I one day foughnt him clothes at jc penny they seem to carry plus sizes for b...
- Jc Penny's carry plus size clothes. You might want to get a catalog for a bigger selection.
- Hello... I know exactly what you are going through, because I too have an overweight 13 year old. We buy all of her jeans at Holidays and most of her shirts we get fr...
What Do You Think About Being Pregnant and Overweight
Asked by Y.D. from Dallas
on May 9, 2008
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My husband and I have been talking about adding number 3 to our family. My only concern is that I am quite a bit overweight. I was overweight with both of my other pre...
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- You should talk to your OBGYN and Dr it is different for every person. I personally have the same struggle. I asked my OBGYN and she said that she would not recommend ...
- I'm speaking from experience that there can be complications from being pregnant and overweight. It puts you at increased risk for diabetes, preeclampia and a low birt...
- I am overweight by about 50 pounds and had a very healthy baby with no complications as did several of my friends who are about the same size. What I researched befor...
Help!! 12 Yr Old Step Daughter Overweight and Gains 5-? Lbs When Goes to Mom's
Asked by T.T. from Houston
on February 28, 2008
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I don't know what to do.. I have a 12 yr old step daughter who is 5'2 and 146 lbs I have her on a diet..she diets and exercises when she is home, she lives with us.. I...
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- First of all, it sounds like you're a wonderful caregiver and I know you are doing your best for your step daughter. :) She is very lucky to have you! I would get h...
- Hi T., I have not read others responses so please pardon any redundant ideas. I am the mom of two very diffrent kids. My son 18 now is rail thin, nothing I can do ...
- It seems to me that the mother is using her daughter's weight sort of like a way to irritate you guys, in a way. For example, one day it was about 90 degrees here and...
Am I Really Overweight or Is It Just in My Mind?
Asked by C.A. from Macon
on February 21, 2008
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I am 48 years old. I am 5'4" and weigh 170 - 175. Everytime I look in the mirror, I think I am overweight. When I married my husband 20 years ago, I weighed 110. I...
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- If your interested in a diet and fitness program you should try Trim Advantage. Here is a web site to check it out: http://adelmolino.qhealthbeauty.com/Default.aspx H...
- Hi C., I would recommend exercising! You will be surprised at how much you can lose that way, especially since you are gaining 5 pds each year. Were you too think w...
- Or you could just type in BMI and some sites go by your age and weight and will tell you what yu bmi should be for your height and age.
Spouse Is overweight.....how Do You Approach That?
Asked by M.M. from Salt Lake City
on November 7, 2007
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This is a tender subject for everyone, but my spouse is really, really overweight. No one wants to hear this, but how to you talk to your spouse about something like ...
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- I would suggest you tell him you want to talk without distractions (no kids, games, tv, etc) and tell him exactly what you just wrote. That you need and want him to be...
- I know you have had a lot of responses, but I hope this is a new idea. Learn to play World of Warcraft with your husband. I am totally serious. Then after you have ...
- I totally understand where you're coming from with the World of Warcraft thing. My husband was completely obsessed with it. He would play that game all day & night i...
Need Help with Overweight Gifted Child in Burleson
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on May 27, 2008
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My 9-year-old son has insulin resistance, and he has always been large for his age. He is also highly gifted, so he is doubly cursed (blessed) by looking older than h...
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- I would like to suggest Wii Fit for your whole family. It has trainers and all the exercises are fun. You should see a demonstration of it and see if it is something...
- Does your son like video games? How about Wii Fit? I just discovered it today and am thinking of trying it at home not only for my daughter, but for myself as well.
- You should contact Dr. Maria Fisher. See this article. http://www.nbc5i.com/committobefit/6284420/detail.html She was our pediatrician for years. She is very nice and ...
My 6 Year Old Is Underweight!!
Asked by E.M. from Syracuse
on November 17, 2006
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my 6 year old only weighs 31 lbs ,,,,,,,,shes very petite has been since birth she was born 2 mos early at 3lbs 10 ounces ,,,,, I ahd ahrd time as baby gettin he...
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- Hi, I just joined but your post stood out to me. I have 6 year old twins and one of them is not too much bigger than your dd. He is 36 pounds. I had his thyroid tes...
- It really sounds like she is healthy. If she is eating well and the ped is comfortable with her weight, then I wouldn't be too worried. My niece is 5 and about 31 po...
- I personally disagree with holding anyone up to a chart. Everyone is different. she is underweight but that's unique to her. so long as she is thriving and getting the...
Seeking OB for Overweight Mama
Asked by C.A. from Provo
on March 24, 2009
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I'm looking for an OB in my area--I live in Orem, Utah, so anywhere in Utah County would be best. With my first, I went to a clinic, and I didn't feel like they addres...
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- I like Dr. George Gourley. I've gone through two pregnancy's with him- I even drove down from magna for this last pregnancy. He's a family friend- really down to earth...
- My OBGYN is Dr Broadbent in Provo... he's in the newish medical building near Bulldog Blvd on University Ave. I've really liked him alot (2nd pregnancy with him). He d...
- My recamendation would be Dr. Steven berry he is located in the cherry tree plaza in orem by the orem camunity hospital he is a wonderful doctor verry atentive i used ...
Overweight and Starting an Excercise Routine
Asked by A.W. from New York
on March 31, 2008
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Does anyone have suggestions about starting a excercise regiment? I am very overweight and have foot pain when I move around too much. This makes it hard for me to g...
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- try adding a diet pill to the regiment Xenical or Meridia M
- Hi A. Before starting your exercise routine you may want to do a cleanse and lose some weight first. This way you will feel better and be able to find out what exce...
- Hi A., I just posted a request for a weight loss buddy. I need to lose 80 pounds. I am looking for someone to do it with me, it's always easier to travel on thi...
