Has anyone had any experience with a child who had a smaller than normal head circumference cor their age? My sons measurement is significantly below normal (by around 2cm- it was completely within the normal range at birth) and the GP was concerned enough to refer us to the closest children's hospital. Our son is slightly delayed in certain things (IE. He's 14months and.can only say Dadda, he didn't crawl until a week before 1st bday). He has some undiagnosed health issues (GP is concerned he could be having seizures) and was born with a clubfoot.
We haven't had an easy time with him, he was never settled and always crying for around the first 10months of his life. It has only been the last couple of months that he has become an extremely happy bub (aside from when he is having a turn). I'm a little concerned trying to comprehend what it COULD mean. And I'm wondering if it could just be that he has a small head? Has anyone had any experience with this and found that it actually means nothing and their child has been perfectly healthy??
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I don't have any advice to offer on this particular issue. My son is a multiple use baby (adult now), so just wanted to send some emotional support your way. I try not to think about what things mean before the results come in, easier said than done, I know.
Thank you! I know there is no point worrying but it's hard not to :( I'm also just so frustrated as have been doing the round a of GP's since he was 5months old trying to get someone to listen to us and it has taken this long for a Dr to even notice!! I feel like they have failed our little boy abd we have too for not fighting harder for a GP to delve deeper: ( at least we're being listened to now though!!
It is really hard. There is a fine line between advocating for our kids and coming across as a crazy mum! Once I found a GP who was good I stuck with them. I avoid walk in clinics unless I'm 99% sure it's a run of the mill problem.
I think I came across as the crazy mum a few years ago when my son developed yet another condition. Luckily our GP recognized I was about to loose it, (and knew me well enough to that wasn't my normal), but it was still a genuine issue and referred us to the right places. That good working relationship is critical, unfortunately that can be hard to develop.
It could be nothing, and all of the symptoms are not related to each other. You need to see a pediatrician. Preferably also a neurologist. You can call your local maternal health nurse for advice to. I would always go to the same gp. Always take his blue book with you to appointments this should have a weight and measurement guide in it.
If you think he is having episides or seizures, or you observe any seizure symptoms call an ambulance or take him to hospital.
My son is very disabled, he is also an epileptic- just as a guide to my attitude and advice.
Which state are you located?