Our 16 3/4 month appointment (?!) ... culture shock!

Discussion in 'The Toddler Years(1-3)' started by Sofiesmom, Apr 21, 2008.

  1. Sofiesmom

    Sofiesmom Well-Known Member

    We had our first Dutch appointment today. A little different but all well.

    Maxine is getting a little "fat", but the doctor said she was absolutely fine with it. Most babies are at their "fattest" between 9 and 18 months and slim down between age 2 and 3. She eats a lot too! Sofie was heavier, but also more than 2 inches taller so ...

    Maxine was 27lbs12oz (12.6kg) and 31 1/2 inches (80 cm).
    Felix was 26lbs11oz (12.1kg) and 31 3/4 inches (80 1/2 cm)

    According to the Dutch charts they're slightly below average for height, but slightly over (and Maxine quite a bit) for weight. However, on the CDC charts Felix is 50% for both and Maxine is 50% for height and 90% for weight. But, the Dutch are the tallest people in the world so our average is apparently a little higher than in the US.

    Sofie had her 4 yo appointment last week (1 month early) and she was 43" and 43lbs. Both 95% in the US, but only 75% for height in the Netherlands (and she's huge) and slightly above average for weight ... funny!

    Both got 2 shots, their DTaP+Hib (combo) and Meningitis C (which we had several outbreaks off with deaths a few years ago). They both did NOT cry! My little troopers!
     
    Sofiesmom, Apr 21, 2008
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  2. TwinLove

    TwinLove Well-Known Member

    Sounds like they are doing fantastic! :Clap: That's so interesting, I didn't know that the Dutch were the tallest. Good to know! And :clapping: for Maxine and Felix not crying for their shots, that's impressive!!!
     
    TwinLove, Apr 21, 2008
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  3. Minette

    Minette Well-Known Member

    How funny, I never thought about the fact that the growth charts would be different in different countries! (Duh...) FWIW, my babies were at their "fattest" from about 6-9 months. They didn't gain much from 9-12 months, and since then, it seems they've only stretched out!

    Anyway, glad you had a good appt, and no crying!
     
    Minette, Apr 21, 2008
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  4. dfaut

    dfaut 30,000-Post Club

    WOW!! Sounds like they are doing great!!!

    You have a 4th birthday REALLY soon, too!!! :hug99: Happy Birthday to SOFIE!!!
     
    dfaut, Apr 21, 2008
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  5. Sue1968

    Sue1968 Well-Known Member

    When you get to Hong Kong, let us know where they place on the Chinese growth charts. Now THAT will be a culture shock!
     
    Sue1968, Apr 21, 2008
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  6. seamusnicholas

    seamusnicholas Well-Known Member

    I am glad the appointment went well!
     
    seamusnicholas, Apr 21, 2008
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