Bone Age Scan/Endocrinologist

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just curious as my son is the same age and showing no signs of puberty and has tiny feet. We can't tell if he's destined to be really short or if he's a late grower. What size shoes does your son wear and how tall is he? [/quote

His feet are a size 4.5 maybe almost a 5. His hands are tiny and his arms are short. His sister who is fixing to be 11 has the same size hands and wears a 3.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Check out children’s hospital. My sister’s son has been going through numerous tests on exact same issues.

Few things to consider:

she had kid go on strict gf/non dairy/low sugar diet bc being small with slow bone growth got him bullied and he acted out. Eliminating red dye and other non-helpful sugar stuff (he still eats this stuff but did elimination diet to see what triggered things for him) seemed to help him.

Also vitamin and mineral absorption may be an issue.

In addition, multiple Covid infections may also mess up inflammation and body’s response in weird ways. If that might be case check out Mayo Clinic. They have tremendous research, studies and resources. Also check out the health blog on this site. It’s good.

For my sister, it’s a lot of tests and unknowns and going to children’s hospital was excellent in having a specific children’s endocrinologist to guide her through this journey. You need a specialist for children. She’s done all day blood draws for hormone level measurements etc. John’s Hopkins has excellent children specialist but growth hormones need to be used before puberty. Might be too late. But may help. Talk to a specialist.

Good luck and wishing you best. It’s especially hard for boys as there’s a societal expectation on height that puts them feeling self conscious.

And you’re a great mom just in case no one has told you that. It’s important to know that you are doing good things by getting this checked out and taking time to figure this out. You got this, mama!!!!

Thank you, he is constantly getting told how tiny and small he is and he hates it. I am hoping all is normal like everyone is saying but we are def going to look into it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hair isn't reliable. My kids had hair in pits and pubes in 5th/6th grade and didn't hit their growth spurts until 10th grade (the first one). Another one around 17-18.

My oldest was 5'5" in 9th and graduated at 6" and expected to grow 1-2 more inches (typical of men in our family).

My other son was 5'4" in 9th and very, very skinny, baby face. He is now 5'8" end of sophomore year/16. Voice hasn't changed. Very hairy legs/pits--not on his face, little to no facial hair--hasn't filled out...long limbs--his growth plates are still wide open on x-ray for a sports injury.

Kids don't all follow the 'signs of puberty'/Tanner in the same model/manner.

I am only going by what the doc said, I think it was more so his blood results that made her refer out. He is my second boy, the other one is a giant lol. So, I am not used to this. His brother was 5'6 by the time he was 13. So, very opposite.

[Anonymous]

Jjhernandez wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The bone age usually does not match up with stages of puberty. This is completely normal. What is the concern exactly? 12.5 is hardly early puberty.

Many kids are 1-2 years delayed bone age and the bone age readings are not exact. They are an estimate and the endocrinology may re-read the scans and give a completely different bone age.

Okay, I didn't know that. Our pediatrician made it seem like it was abnormal.

I’d question your pediatrician bc I’ve always been told what you’re seeing is normal?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Jjhernandez wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The bone age usually does not match up with stages of puberty. This is completely normal. What is the concern exactly? 12.5 is hardly early puberty.

Many kids are 1-2 years delayed bone age and the bone age readings are not exact. They are an estimate and the endocrinology may re-read the scans and give a completely different bone age.

Okay, I didn't know that. Our pediatrician made it seem like it was abnormal.

I’d question your pediatrician bc I’ve always been told what you’re seeing is normal?

We will just see what the endo says on Wednesday.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hair isn't reliable. My kids had hair in pits and pubes in 5th/6th grade and didn't hit their growth spurts until 10th grade (the first one). Another one around 17-18.

My oldest was 5'5" in 9th and graduated at 6" and expected to grow 1-2 more inches (typical of men in our family).

My other son was 5'4" in 9th and very, very skinny, baby face. He is now 5'8" end of sophomore year/16. Voice hasn't changed. Very hairy legs/pits--not on his face, little to no facial hair--hasn't filled out...long limbs--his growth plates are still wide open on x-ray for a sports injury.

Kids don't all follow the 'signs of puberty'/Tanner in the same model/manner.

I am only going by what the doc said, I think it was more so his blood results that made her refer out. He is my second boy, the other one is a giant lol. So, I am not used to this. His brother was 5'6 by the time he was 13. So, very opposite.

How tall is this son? My son also wears 4.5 shoes with tiny hands at 12. He’s 4’9”.

[Anonymous]

It’s not unusual to have children whose height is nothing like their parents. I have three sisters and we are all over the board. We are 5’1”, 5’6” and two are 5’10”. No medical problems.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Check out children’s hospital. My sister’s son has been going through numerous tests on exact same issues.

Few things to consider:

she had kid go on strict gf/non dairy/low sugar diet bc being small with slow bone growth got him bullied and he acted out. Eliminating red dye and other non-helpful sugar stuff (he still eats this stuff but did elimination diet to see what triggered things for him) seemed to help him.

Also vitamin and mineral absorption may be an issue.

In addition, multiple Covid infections may also mess up inflammation and body’s response in weird ways. If that might be case check out Mayo Clinic. They have tremendous research, studies and resources. Also check out the health blog on this site. It’s good.

For my sister, it’s a lot of tests and unknowns and going to children’s hospital was excellent in having a specific children’s endocrinologist to guide her through this journey. You need a specialist for children. She’s done all day blood draws for hormone level measurements etc. John’s Hopkins has excellent children specialist but growth hormones need to be used before puberty. Might be too late. But may help. Talk to a specialist.

Good luck and wishing you best. It’s especially hard for boys as there’s a societal expectation on height that puts them feeling self conscious.

And you’re a great mom just in case no one has told you that. It’s important to know that you are doing good things by getting this checked out and taking time to figure this out. You got this, mama!!!!

He’s in the 3rd percentile! That’s within normal limits so why are you mentioning medical issues like vitamins not being absorbed. He’s not done growing, he’ll be fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hair isn't reliable. My kids had hair in pits and pubes in 5th/6th grade and didn't hit their growth spurts until 10th grade (the first one). Another one around 17-18.

My oldest was 5'5" in 9th and graduated at 6" and expected to grow 1-2 more inches (typical of men in our family).

My other son was 5'4" in 9th and very, very skinny, baby face. He is now 5'8" end of sophomore year/16. Voice hasn't changed. Very hairy legs/pits--not on his face, little to no facial hair--hasn't filled out...long limbs--his growth plates are still wide open on x-ray for a sports injury.

Kids don't all follow the 'signs of puberty'/Tanner in the same model/manner.

I am only going by what the doc said, I think it was more so his blood results that made her refer out. He is my second boy, the other one is a giant lol. So, I am not used to this. His brother was 5'6 by the time he was 13. So, very opposite.

How tall is this son? My son also wears 4.5 shoes with tiny hands at 12. He’s 4’9”.

NP My 12 year old had size 6 feet and was 4’10” and by 12.5 was 5’1” and a size 8. It happened so fast

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hair isn't reliable. My kids had hair in pits and pubes in 5th/6th grade and didn't hit their growth spurts until 10th grade (the first one). Another one around 17-18.

My oldest was 5'5" in 9th and graduated at 6" and expected to grow 1-2 more inches (typical of men in our family).

My other son was 5'4" in 9th and very, very skinny, baby face. He is now 5'8" end of sophomore year/16. Voice hasn't changed. Very hairy legs/pits--not on his face, little to no facial hair--hasn't filled out...long limbs--his growth plates are still wide open on x-ray for a sports injury.

Kids don't all follow the 'signs of puberty'/Tanner in the same model/manner.

I am only going by what the doc said, I think it was more so his blood results that made her refer out. He is my second boy, the other one is a giant lol. So, I am not used to this. His brother was 5'6 by the time he was 13. So, very opposite.

How tall is this son? My son also wears 4.5 shoes with tiny hands at 12. He’s 4’9”.

Can you pm me?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hair isn't reliable. My kids had hair in pits and pubes in 5th/6th grade and didn't hit their growth spurts until 10th grade (the first one). Another one around 17-18.

My oldest was 5'5" in 9th and graduated at 6" and expected to grow 1-2 more inches (typical of men in our family).

My other son was 5'4" in 9th and very, very skinny, baby face. He is now 5'8" end of sophomore year/16. Voice hasn't changed. Very hairy legs/pits--not on his face, little to no facial hair--hasn't filled out...long limbs--his growth plates are still wide open on x-ray for a sports injury.

Kids don't all follow the 'signs of puberty'/Tanner in the same model/manner.

I am only going by what the doc said, I think it was more so his blood results that made her refer out. He is my second boy, the other one is a giant lol. So, I am not used to this. His brother was 5'6 by the time he was 13. So, very opposite.

How tall is this son? My son also wears 4.5 shoes with tiny hands at 12. He’s 4’9”.

Can you pm me?

Huh??

[Jjhernandez]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hair isn't reliable. My kids had hair in pits and pubes in 5th/6th grade and didn't hit their growth spurts until 10th grade (the first one). Another one around 17-18.

My oldest was 5'5" in 9th and graduated at 6" and expected to grow 1-2 more inches (typical of men in our family).

My other son was 5'4" in 9th and very, very skinny, baby face. He is now 5'8" end of sophomore year/16. Voice hasn't changed. Very hairy legs/pits--not on his face, little to no facial hair--hasn't filled out...long limbs--his growth plates are still wide open on x-ray for a sports injury.

Kids don't all follow the 'signs of puberty'/Tanner in the same model/manner.

I am only going by what the doc said, I think it was more so his blood results that made her refer out. He is my second boy, the other one is a giant lol. So, I am not used to this. His brother was 5'6 by the time he was 13. So, very opposite.

How tall is this son? My son also wears 4.5 shoes with tiny hands at 12. He’s 4’9”.

Can you pm me?

Huh??

Can you private message me?

[Jjhernandez]

Anonymous wrote:Just curious as my son is the same age and showing no signs of puberty and has tiny feet. We can't tell if he's destined to be really short or if he's a late grower. What size shoes does your son wear and how tall is he?

Private message me

[Jjhernandez]

Anonymous wrote:Just curious as my son is the same age and showing no signs of puberty and has tiny feet. We can't tell if he's destined to be really short or if he's a late grower. What size shoes does your son wear and how tall is he?

4'7

[Jjhernandez]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hair isn't reliable. My kids had hair in pits and pubes in 5th/6th grade and didn't hit their growth spurts until 10th grade (the first one). Another one around 17-18.

My oldest was 5'5" in 9th and graduated at 6" and expected to grow 1-2 more inches (typical of men in our family).

My other son was 5'4" in 9th and very, very skinny, baby face. He is now 5'8" end of sophomore year/16. Voice hasn't changed. Very hairy legs/pits--not on his face, little to no facial hair--hasn't filled out...long limbs--his growth plates are still wide open on x-ray for a sports injury.

Kids don't all follow the 'signs of puberty'/Tanner in the same model/manner.

I am only going by what the doc said, I think it was more so his blood results that made her refer out. He is my second boy, the other one is a giant lol. So, I am not used to this. His brother was 5'6 by the time he was 13. So, very opposite.

How tall is this son? My son also wears 4.5 shoes with tiny hands at 12. He’s 4’9”.

How tall are you and your spouse?