I 'm posting this b/c I don't know who else to ask, I went to Babycenter and there was nothing there but a bunch of Moms obsessing about a few lbs and inches on the growth chart.
My daughter turned a year today and I took her to her checkup. She is in the 50th percentile for weight and height, and her head is at 95%. I expressed concern because this seems out of proportion to me and the Dr said that her head has always been large so there is no need to worry. Being a Mom, of course I worry anyway. I found what I could online and everything said that a dr would be concerned if the child's head is large because it could indicate water on the brain. Other things I've read say don't obsess about a growth chart. She is developing the way she should, seeming to be very healthy and happy. At the risk of sounding shallow, I worry that at the very least she will go through life with this disproportioned head and will be picked on (I'm sensitive to this because I was picked on as a child, and don't want my daughter to have to suffer this). Her pediatrician even said that she could tell by looking at her that she has a "prominent head" and asked if my husband has a big head. I don't think he does, but then, until today, I was completely unaware of my daughter's! Should I ask for a second opinion? Am I obsessing too much? Please, any input would be so appreciated!
Thanks!
Jackie
My daughter turned a year today and I took her to her checkup. She is in the 50th percentile for weight and height, and her head is at 95%. I expressed concern because this seems out of proportion to me and the Dr said that her head has always been large so there is no need to worry. Being a Mom, of course I worry anyway. I found what I could online and everything said that a dr would be concerned if the child's head is large because it could indicate water on the brain. Other things I've read say don't obsess about a growth chart. She is developing the way she should, seeming to be very healthy and happy. At the risk of sounding shallow, I worry that at the very least she will go through life with this disproportioned head and will be picked on (I'm sensitive to this because I was picked on as a child, and don't want my daughter to have to suffer this). Her pediatrician even said that she could tell by looking at her that she has a "prominent head" and asked if my husband has a big head. I don't think he does, but then, until today, I was completely unaware of my daughter's! Should I ask for a second opinion? Am I obsessing too much? Please, any input would be so appreciated!
Thanks!
Jackie