Any other mamas with BIG toddlers?
My daughter will be 3 the end of Nov. She's a big girl, she was born at 8lbs 7oz but now weighing in at 70lbs. Before anyone asks, yes, we are an active family. My daughter goes swimming & runs around the park all the time. As long as it's not raining, we're outside. I'm home with her 28/9. My doctor has pressured me into getting all the test done. We've checked for diabetes, thyroid issues, ect. My daughter is 100% healthy, she's just big. Any other mamas in the same boat? Should I be worried about her weight at 2yrs old? I'm a first-time mom & I just feel as tho I don't know what to do. My daughter is beautiful & smart & happy, and everything I could have prayed for. But the comments I get from other people or hear other children say things like "wow, she's a big girl" it really does sting. Looking for any advice or maybe some similar stories. Thanks mamas
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That does seem higher than what would be considered the ‘normal range,’ but if you’ve done the tests with the doctor, your daughter is active and has a good diet and not constantly snacking - then there isn’t much you can do right now. I’m sure she is absolutely beautiful the way she is. You may need to come up with a sharp come-back for those well wishes who aren’t actually helping though!
Genetics are genetics and healthy lifestyles are healthy lifestyles. How is her diet? If you’re being mindful of those things that are able to be worked on then that’s all you can do right now. Try to hold that in your mind when you’re feeling self conscious from other people. I have been learning how to tune out others with my parenting and it is indeed hard so I understand. My son is in the high 90s for height and weight his whole life so I understand also how it is to parent a large child. If you’re doing your best that’s the best you can do 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼