Guest guest Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 Sheryl, I think it has to do with how much muscle mass they have on their bodies. Your daughter may look good and be at the 25th percentile, but not have much muscle mass. If they become hypoglycemic, it would draw from this. If there is none, it would start taking away from the brain, which is not good. I am sure someone else will explain this better for you. is haning around the 50th percentile, but doesn't have much muscle mass, soshe doesn't want him off any longer then five hours, and she really says four. Only five if necessary (for a test or something) because that is cutting it too close for him. Jodi R. > I was wondering if anyone knew what the criteria is for not having > to wake our children in the night to feed. Dr. H told us that we > should not let Dalia go more than 6 hours at night without eating. > She also noted that Dalia was overfed as her weight for height is > over 25%. Dalia has never shown any sign of hypoglycemia even > during the couple of months I did not wake her at night. > > So, why do you think Dr. H wants her fed in the night still? I e- > mailed her this question, but don't know if and when I'll get a > reply. > > BTW, I know she told certain parents that they did not have to wake > their child anymore, but I don't know why. > > Sheryl (mom to Dalia, SGA, 8.5 mos, 13.25 lbs, 24.75 in) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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