Comments on: I never dreamed we’d have this issue.

By: Not the Queen

Not the Queen — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:07:13 +0000

You’re not a failure, Eve. Some young kids just tend towards stockiness. You’re feeding him well, you’re concerned about him, he’s smart. You are doing things right. He’ll grow out of it. You’ll see. He is, after all, only 6.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:12:27 +0000

Don’t beat yourself up about it. I knew someone larger at that age who with healthy eating just grew out of it and is a stick now. Just set the good example without pressure (to rebel against-like I did….). I think he’ll grow up and out of it, too. Hang in there!

By: Pam

Pam — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 03:49:58 +0000

Ugh, I hate that word obese, especially when dealing with children. My 13 y/o had a weight problem starting at around 9. We didn’t restrict his food or make a big deal out of it. However, he decided that he didn’t like his body so he started making healthy changes and has gotten himself to a healthy weight and we are all better eaters since we wanted to support his decision.
PLEASE don’t beat yourself up over this. He will probably start growing taller and eventually grow out of it. Could you enroll him in some sports, like t-ball or soccer? That might help too.
What do they consider obese now anyway?

By: red

red — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:13:03 +0000

Eve,
You are not a failure - come on!! You feed him like we all feed our kids - it’s just his metabolism can’t handle the diet of an average kid. But there are so many ways to make him “think” he’s eating like a kid - it will just take time to learn what works. You are a wonderful, smart, mother and you will figure it all out in time. Meanwhile, just do what your doing - and up his activity. We all know it’s not your mothering!! For goodness sake!!

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By: Carrie

Carrie — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:12:21 +0000

You are going to make me cry too.

Wyatt was almost 10 pounds at birth and has consistently remained in the 75-95% for his height and weight. He has always been one of the tallest kids in his grade, always in the back row of the school photo (and my oldest is in the front and my last is in the middle). Each year at his check-ups, our pediatrician proclaims him healthy but I’m always waiting for the other shoe to drop. I do pack a healthy lunch, fix good meals, etc. but I am not going to sit here and say that what I let my kids put into their mouths is ALWAYS 100% healthy. We eat out. We eat ice cream (my tummy size is proof of that). We don’t do this all the time, but enough to make me cringe.

Wyatt is naturally drawn to unhealthy foods, I don’t know why. His brother will have seconds on veggies, grab raw tomatoes and eat them like candy - while Wyatt wants chips. So I don’t buy them, most of the time. He wants sweets like me, so we don’t eat them, most of the time. You get the picture.

And I always remind him that if he wants a snack, he should have fruit, or veggies, or some yogurt. And I TRY to do this without making a big deal out of it, because even boys can develop eating issues, disorders, etc. And I know I was denied food and this is part of my bad relationship with it as an adult. I don’t let the kids drink soda or excessive amounts of juice (special occassions aside). They are all active and their video game and tv time is limited.

I’m sorry to ramble, but I want you to know that I understand how you feel. I would be more concerned if, like you, there were family health problems coming into play as well. I think the blood tests to make sure that everything is functioning the right way is a good thing. But if everything is normal, and you’re not eating at McDonald’s every day, and he’s active, than you have to let it be. He WILL be fine. He may grow out of it. He may always be taller, stockier, bigger. It IS okay, as long as he is healthy.

You are doing a good job.

By: Jordan Rivers

Jordan Rivers — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:50:39 +0000

I’m not a woman so maybe I shouldn’t be reading this…LOL I found this by accident while checking for my blog ranksing online, ……………….but I wouldn’t worry so much, instead try and help your child find a sport they enjoy, and the fun and work of that sport will cause them to out grow this problem. The answer is simple.
You have a growning child,that needs food, but find a different outlet such as sports , it can be anything,and it will change his life around.
Thanks Jordan Rivers

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