[TheDutkanator]

I brought my baby to the doctor yesterday for his 1 year check up and shots. For the 3 month and 6 month visits, he was doing great. His height and weight were in the upper 80-90th percentile. On this last visit, he dropped significantly. His height is now at the 45th percentile, and his weight is below 10 percent. The doc says that he should be able to say short sounds like "da", "ma", etc. He can't. He should be able to stand by himself without holding anything for 5 secs. He can't. He can pull himself up to standing with the edge of furniture though. I'm really worried because my wife's little brother has Muscular Dystrophy and so does her cousin. I feel like crying but the tears won't come. I try to help him stand, but it's like he can't or doesn't want to. He doesn't make a lot of sound during the day, and when he does, it's not like baby words, it's more like whines and whimpers, oohs and aahs. These are sounds he was able to make at 6 months, but he hasn't advanced since then. I don't know what to do. I can't help but wonder if he has MD or not. The doc says it's too soon for any real concern, but that's easy for him to say. It's not his kid!! I don't know what I would do if my boy was stuck in a wheel chair instead of running through the yard playing catch with me. I guess what I really need from all of you is your reassurance, and your prayers. Please....

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[This message has been edited by TheDutkanator (edited 10-25-2001).]