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and nothing. I HATE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The tests show that there are no problems or abnormalities that would explain dd's growth issues. So we're just left with nothing, no medical reason why this happened.
Dd was growing fine, normally, stayed on the same height growth curve up until age 9. Prior to that, they were saying she'd be between 5'4" and 5'7" tall based on the growth curve. That seemed right to dh and I since it's right in between our heights. Then, at age 9, dd got her period. However, unlike a normal child who continues to grow through their early adolescence, she stopped growing. She's within 1/2 inch of her height at her 9 year old check up (she's now 13). It took a while to be noticed because we just figured she was due for a growth spurt to happen, no biggie. By the time it was noticed, it was too late to do anything. Her growth plates are 98% fused, and her growth hormone level is normal.
So we've been "let go" by the endocrinologist because he says there's nothing he can do. He won't try growth hormone because he says her skeleton is full grown.
She's 4'11" and also never completely developed her bust. She's the same a/b cup she's been since age 9, and that also will probably not change.
I'm so frustrated by this I could scream!!!! (I'll just join the rest of this board who also seem to be screaming in frustration!)
Ellen
PS I guess I should add that I really am happy that there is NOT a problem with dd's brain, that it's fine and healthy. I'm just frustrated at the lack of answers.
Dd was growing fine, normally, stayed on the same height growth curve up until age 9. Prior to that, they were saying she'd be between 5'4" and 5'7" tall based on the growth curve. That seemed right to dh and I since it's right in between our heights. Then, at age 9, dd got her period. However, unlike a normal child who continues to grow through their early adolescence, she stopped growing. She's within 1/2 inch of her height at her 9 year old check up (she's now 13). It took a while to be noticed because we just figured she was due for a growth spurt to happen, no biggie. By the time it was noticed, it was too late to do anything. Her growth plates are 98% fused, and her growth hormone level is normal.
So we've been "let go" by the endocrinologist because he says there's nothing he can do. He won't try growth hormone because he says her skeleton is full grown.
She's 4'11" and also never completely developed her bust. She's the same a/b cup she's been since age 9, and that also will probably not change.
I'm so frustrated by this I could scream!!!! (I'll just join the rest of this board who also seem to be screaming in frustration!)
Ellen
PS I guess I should add that I really am happy that there is NOT a problem with dd's brain, that it's fine and healthy. I'm just frustrated at the lack of answers.
))))
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