annlaura Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I just wanted to cry. Thankfully DS didn't see her. He's 4, will be 5 in a few months. He has a tummy. He's not big enough to wear husky sizes. Isn't it fairly common for kids his age to still have a tummy? Even though he didn't see, I felt so awful for him. And I felt like I'd let him down, like he has a tummy because I've done something wrong, failed him. I'm still upset, my mom and DH are out tonight (not together), so I'm posting here. For sympathy, advice, I don't know. Just upset. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'smom Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 :grouphug: I'm sorry. I'm so glad he didn't see it. It's perfectly normal for a kid that age to have a tummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Awwww! I really can't stand it when children make fun of other children. It can be so hurtful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 :grouphug: My middle son had a tummy until over 5, and then he slimmed waaaaaay down. Every kiddo is different, so it is likely not something you can control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 My DD had a huge tummy till right after she turned four. It was not fat....it was just that bloated looking toddler tummy that I thought would never go away. I actually just noticed her tummy the other day (she's 4 years and 5 months) and noticed that it is most definitely going away. Other kids can be so cruel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 That is terrible! :grouphug: to you! That being said my youngest is 7. She is pretty small and up until about 6 months ago she had a tummy. I worried and worried over this and asked the doc about it. Her weight and height have always been on the below side so I thought maybe she had some problems. He said it was normal when they are pretty small to have a bloated belly look. She just hit 40 lbs by the way so she is short lol. But they all grow out of that baby belly look in time some sooner some later. I also could tell you my oldest daughter was a butterball turkey when she was young. I kid you not so chunky you can't see her neck! She dropped it all and looking at her today you could never tell, she is a bean pole. Your son is beautiful, all children are don't sweat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenieReighn Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I had a daughter that at 5 was so skinny that the "skinny" sized pants for kids wouldn't fit. She would wear 12month pants as shorts. And if you just looked at her tummy, she looked pregnant because it was so huge compared to the rest of her body. We actually have some very funny pregnant pictures we took of her holding her belly. It is very normal. :-) *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 Thank you all. :grouphug: I know I can't protect him from everything, but I hate thinking about his sweet little feelings being hurt. He's such a wonderful little guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnsinkableKristen Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 :grouphug: I am so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 It's weird that another little kid would comment on your son's tummy size. How odd. :grouphug: My 5.5yo is starting to slim out, but he still has a bit of a tummy. I think it's cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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