Re: @WL height versus length?

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Hi Debi,

is close in age to , and we just started having both

measurements taken this last year.

We have them measure length to keep on eye on 's asymmetry. I usually

hold his head, and then his Dr measures his R-side, then his L-side, and

then repeats this twice more. We then " average " the three measurements for

each side. Believe it or not, they are usually different almost every time!

We then have his height measured, and the difference is about the same as

what you got, between 1.5-2cm!!

For his weight we have always insisted that he be measured butt-naked. They

look at us as though we're crazy, but as long as we insist, they'll usually

do it our way. This will probably end when he's potty trained and wearing

underpants that are much lighter than his diaper.

One thing I don't like about having him weighed and measured at our Endo's

office is that the scales are in view of the " public " waiting room! What are

we going to do as gets older and more self-conscience???

Pat (g-ma to , RSS, 3 yrs 6 months old, 23#, 33 " , G-tube, GHT)