PeacefulChaos Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I know it's been asked before. I keep thinking DS7 (will be 8 in 2 weeks) is going to hit a growth spurt, but he hasn't. I'm not worried or anything. I'm just curious. :) He's been pretty much the same size for 2 years. Height: 48" Weight: 48 lb. Shoe size: 13 as compared to DS6 (who just turned 6 in November)... Height: 46" Weight: 49 lb. Shoe size: 12 Funny how genetics works, isn't it? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) ds has finished his "homework" and we could measure him. He had a fit when I posted without doing so. weight: 48 lbs (although he tells me it usually says 49) height: 51.5" and not the 51" I had posted. shoe: 1....not the 13.5 Geesh, how could I have gotten that all wrong, ds inquires..... Edited January 19, 2012 by Kleine Hexe Had to wait an fix the measurements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbread Mama Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 My son is 8 and a half. He was normal weight at birth, but then it was a drastic slow down. He is now: Weight: 43 lbs Height: 44 inches Shoe Size: 12 We have had him tested with various dr's as our other 2 are not small in stature at all. Thus far, no test has come back with anything. He does suffer from migraines/vomiting on occasion, and I've wondered if that is a symptom of something larger that is causing a slower growth rate, or if it's a by-product of being smaller............or something unrelated entirely LOL He is behind emotionally and with his academic skills, as well, so right now he fits in with other kids his "size". I'm hoping he will eventually hit a spurt, but my FIL is only 5'7, so it may just be that he is going to be the short guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 My 8 yo will be 9 in April. He is around 52 inches tall and 55 lbs. His shoes are a size 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) Just measured my boys so I could reply. Zee is 8 1/2 49 inches tall 60 pounds size 2 shoe just went up into a size 10 slim pants (eights are too short, but regular 10s are WAY too big in the waist) He just finished a growth spurt Which puts him just under 50% for height and right at 50% for weight for an 8 1/2 year old on the CDC growth charts (I just looked it up). Moose turned 6 at the end of November 45 inches tall 47 pounds size 13/1 shoe solidly in a regular size 6 pants He's due for a growth spurt Which puts him just under 50% for height and right in the middle of 50% and 75% for weight. Edited January 19, 2012 by bethanyniez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 My son is 8 and a half. He was normal weight at birth, but then it was a drastic slow down. He is now: Weight: 43 lbs Height: 44 inches Shoe Size: 12 We have had him tested with various dr's as our other 2 are not small in stature at all. Thus far, no test has come back with anything. He does suffer from migraines/vomiting on occasion, and I've wondered if that is a symptom of something larger that is causing a slower growth rate, or if it's a by-product of being smaller............or something unrelated entirely LOL He is behind emotionally and with his academic skills, as well, so right now he fits in with other kids his "size". I'm hoping he will eventually hit a spurt, but my FIL is only 5'7, so it may just be that he is going to be the short guy. Yeah... I'm 5'6" and DH is 5'8". His dad and his brothers are all within an inch or so of his height. His mom is 5'4". :glare: I keep hoping they'll get some of the genes from my mom's side - she's 5'11", my brother is 6'2"-6'3"ish, uncle is 6'6", and bio grandfather is over 6' as well. But so far... sigh... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 That's almost exactly the size of my twins ds7's. 50lbs, size 1 shoes, 48" tall. I've just accepted they didn't get any of the tall genes from my side. Dh and I are both pretty average height and dh's family is all shortish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 My son is 8 1/2 years old. His stats: height: 55" weight: 73lbs. shoe size: 5 He's always been huge for his age. He was 10.5 lbs at birth. He actually just came down onto the chart. He had always been above the 100th%. He's now 95th%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Youngest turned 8 in Oct. 52" about 50 lbs (soaking wet) shoe size 3 Online growth predictors have always put him @ 6'2" or so by adulthood, and I believe it. He is my tallest 8 yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathGirl Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 My DD8 is 49 lbs and 49 inches. She's always been on the petite side. My younger two are almost two years apart but very similar in height and weight: DD(almost4) is 31 lbs, size 10 shoe and DS(just turned 2) is 30 lbs, size 9 shoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) dd--8 1/2-- 53 1/2 inches--55 pounds. Shoe size 1 or 2. She wears an 8 slim skinny jeans that are a little baggy, but the perfect length. Edited January 19, 2012 by snickelfritz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 My twins will be 8 in May. Big twin: Height: 52" Weight: ~63lbs Shoe: 4's I think Smaller twin Height: 51" Weight ~55lbs Shoe: ugh 2/3? (MIL tends to buy their shoes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 My 8 yr old ds is 51" tall, weighs 58lbs, and he wears size 4.5 adult shoes :001_huh:. He has not grown nearly as fast over the last year as he once did, but at least he might not tower over me as an adult lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Yeah... I'm 5'6" and DH is 5'8". His dad and his brothers are all within an inch or so of his height. His mom is 5'4". :glare:I keep hoping they'll get some of the genes from my mom's side - she's 5'11", my brother is 6'2"-6'3"ish, uncle is 6'6", and bio grandfather is over 6' as well. But so far... sigh... :) Well, now I'm sorry I posted. I didn't realize this was a thread prejudice against short people. :glare: indeed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrainejmc Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 My 8yr old ds is 51.5 inches tall. Shoes are a UK 3, US 4 I think. I have no idea of his weight as we just do the BMI thing on the wii. He is just into the "at risk of over weight" bit.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 My 7.5 DS is tall for his age - 51.5" and weighs 58-pounds. He pretty much grows steadily....two months ago he was 50.5" and 56-pounds. Shoe size is a 3. Size 8 slim skinny jeans (great length, a bit big in the waist), size 8/10 shirts (arms are long). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Well, now I'm sorry I posted. I didn't realize this was a thread prejudice against short people. :glare: indeed.... :lol: You know how it is... tall boys are preferable! :lol: Obviously not, since DH isn't much taller than me. :tongue_smilie: Idk why, I just always expected my boys to be tall because of my family, and when I see DS7 next to other kids his age I'm like :001_huh: because he seems so little! I don't think he'll ever be very big, though. He is really bony. He started to fall the a couple of years ago and I reflexively went to grab his arm to catch him. Then as I grabbed it I thought, 'Wow. If he were to go the wrong way, my grabbing his arm could break it - it is THAT tiny.' That's how it felt, anyway. So I made a mental note not to do that again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 :lol: You know how it is... tall boys are preferable! :lol: Obviously not, since DH isn't much taller than me. :tongue_smilie: Idk why, I just always expected my boys to be tall because of my family, and when I see DS7 next to other kids his age I'm like :001_huh: because he seems so little! I don't think he'll ever be very big, though. He is really bony. He started to fall the a couple of years ago and I reflexively went to grab his arm to catch him. Then as I grabbed it I thought, 'Wow. If he were to go the wrong way, my grabbing his arm could break it - it is THAT tiny.' That's how it felt, anyway. So I made a mental note not to do that again! yes, dh is hoping our boys end up tall. I told him he shouldn't have married me then. I'm incredibly short. DH is 6' but I'm 5'1" barely. My 11 yr old is the shortest kid his age in karate. Which is why he is in karate. ;) My ds informed me that I was incorrect on his measurements. He insists on me fixing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinapod Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 DD is 9 in a month. She is: 48 pounds 3 feet 2 inches Shoe size: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tara~ Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 My just turned 8 yr old dd hovers around 60#. I forget her height. I only know weight because she wrestles. :p Size 3 shoe. Size 8 pants juuuuust fit. Waist is fine, in fact she can still cinch those up with those adjustable waist bands, but the length just barely makes it. She doesn't look especially leggy either. She's my most 'average' of the bunch. My 12 yr old is *barely* any bigger. Weighing in at 62# on a heavy day and eeking out about 1.5" over her. The 10 yr old is smack in between the two. All that to say, I 'get' the "dang my kid is small" feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 My girls will be 7 and 9 in March. Measured a month ago, Rebecca was 51.5" and 51 lbs, shoe size 2. Sylvia was 47" and 43 lbs, shoe size 1. :confused: It took Becca forever to get over 50 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 My youngest is just 9, and he is 54", 59 lbs, and wears a size 5 shoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitchen table academy Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Boo just turned 8 in December. He is 4'9, 70lbs, and wears a size 3 shoe. A lot of people say that he's big for his age, tall for his age, etc. He's the tallest kid in the 6-8yo class at church and towers over Princess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Ds will be 9 in a few months. Weight: 60lbs. Height: 53.5 inches Shoe Size: 3 He's tall and skinny and wears a 10 (slim if we can find them) in jeans and they look ridiculously baggy on him. But the 8s are just too short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 8 -- will be 9 in July 53" tall 64# (not fat...at all, and I'm not just using "mommy vision.") Shoe size - 3 His almost 10yo sister is: 55" tall 67# Shoe size - 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessedmom4god Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) My son will be 8 in June is 51 1/2'', is 64 pounds, and shoe size 3. My son who turned 5 in nov is 46'', 42 pound, and shoe size 13. Edited January 20, 2012 by blessedmom4god To add shoe size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 My middle daughter has gained 7 lbs and grown one inch in the last year, and we are thrilled about it! She's always been little, but she started falling off the charts last year and our ped was concerned. Then we found out she has environmental allergies, got her treated, and she started eating better and growing like crazy! Now she is up to 53 lbs and is 48 inches. She wears a size one shoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 My ds is 8.5 and he is: 54" 88lbs(Yes a bit chubby but he has thinned a bit recently. He has also always been a lot heavier than he looks.) and he wears a size 5.5-6 shoe I can wear his shoes and I wear an 8 ladies. My 6 year old dd is: 48" 53lbs and wears a size 1-1.5 shoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbasil Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 My ds is 8.5 and he wears a size 5.5-6 shoe Wow. How tall are you and your DH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Wow. How tall are you and your DH? Well I'm 5'4", but my dh is about 6'3" and he wears a size 16-17 shoe. My older two are taking after him and are very tall and big for their age. My younger two are skinny mini's except my 3 year old is pretty tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 My 8 year old girls weight - 45 lbs height - 52 inches shoe - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eight_gregorys Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Wow...I didn't realize how big my boys are until reading this. My twin boys are 8 1/2 and are 57 inches and 78 pounds each. Shoe size = 6 My 7 1/2 yo son is 53 inches and 67 pounds. Shoe size = 4 Not that its too surprising. I'm only 5'5", but my husband is 6'6" and wears a size 15 shoe. His entire family is very tall, too. They have always been above the 95th percentile for their height for their age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandowife Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I must be raising a giant!!! My youngest boy was 9 in Nov. He is almost 5 feet tall and weighs 110 lbs!! He wears a size 8 shoe in mens!! He is a little chubby, but not fat at all. I am 5'11" and dh is 6'0.... My 26 year old son is 6'1, my dd's, all four of them are 5'6". The dr predicts that Jack (my 9 year old) may top out at 6"5 or taller! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaAkins Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 My just turned 8 years old yesterday dd is 52 1/2 inches tall (no shoes) and weighs approximately 65-70 pounds (no scale handy). She wears a size 3 in shoes and a size 10 in pants. She wears a 10/12 in tops, but that's mostly because we don't like tops that are too fitted. In comparison to other kids her age, she is usually taller than most. For comparison, my 10 1/2 year old son weighs 72 pounds and is 55 1/2 inches tall. He wears a 6 in shoes and a 12 slim in pants. He is often smaller than many of his same aged peers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homemama2 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 My ds turns 8 next month and is always smaller than everyone his age. Height: 44in Weight: 41.5 Shoe sz: 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I don't remember the exact height/weight but dd has been a big one all her life. I'm fairly certain she will hit 5'9 or 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 My ds is 50 lbs. about 49" with a size 2 shoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 My ds8 is on the bigger side. His 9th birthday is in February. Height: 4'6" (54") Weight: 95 lbs Shoe size: 4 (almost a 5) I was worried about his weight for awhile. His BMI is in the normal range. Whew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) My ds8 is on the bigger side. His 9th birthday is in February. Height: 4'6" (54") Weight: 95 lbs Shoe size: 4 (almost a 5) I was worried about his weight for awhile. His BMI is in the normal range. Whew! This makes me feel better, but how do you know his BMI is normal? I'm not seeing that for my ds when I check. Edited January 20, 2012 by twoxcell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 He's 55 inches tall and weighs 68 lbs. he wears a size 10 pants for length, but is skinny. The child is solid muscle and has been all his life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Mine will be 9 Feb. 24th, but... 87 lb. (not fat in the least) 56 in. size 5 shoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi3129 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 DD8 (birthday in October) is 43 inches tall and weighs 40 pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 DD 7 (turned in November) is 44 inches, 39 lbs, and wears a size 12 in most shoes (except for ballet and jazz-she's a 3??!!??? in those!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Ds will be 9 in April. He wears an 8 slim pants, and we still have to adjust the waist a lot because he's so skinny. Height = 50" Weight = 52 lbs. Shoe size = 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) I know it's been asked before. I keep thinking DS7 (will be 8 in 2 weeks) is going to hit a growth spurt, but he hasn't. I'm not worried or anything. I'm just curious. :) He's been pretty much the same size for 2 years. Height: 48" Weight: 48 lb. Shoe size: 13 as compared to DS6 (who just turned 6 in November)... Height: 46" Weight: 49 lb. Shoe size: 12 Funny how genetics works, isn't it? :) I'm laughing--our boys are close in size and age. My ds7(8 in 1 week) is 44 inches, 43 pounds, and wears a size 12. My ds6(who just turned 6 in November) is 42 inches, 40 pounds, and wears a size 11. All my boys are on the smaller side, but ds7 is the smallest of all. Good thing he has the personality of a pit bull :tongue_smilie::glare::001_smile::001_huh:. Edited January 21, 2012 by JudoMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Ds will be 9 in May. 53.75" 62 lbs. Shoe Size: 3 I'm 5'6" and dh is 5'11". His big sister is 14 and 5'8". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyable Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 My dd has been on the very bottom of the growth chart for years - she'll be 9 next month: weight: 43 lbs height: 50" (possibly not accurate, I was using a 12" ruler and rushing) shoe size: 13 We're hoping for a growth spurt too as she has been hovering at this weight for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Cornelia Snook Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 My son will be 9 in March, but he is 56.5" and 88 lbs. He's built Ford-tough. Grandpa is 6'3", but DH and I are 5'10" and 5'7", respectively. My family all have really solid builds--I weigh a lot more than you'd think I do. ODS is the same, but our younger two kids have much lighter builds, like their dad. ETA: Size 6 mens' shoes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackacre Farm Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 My daughter is really slim, but I think her height is average among her peers. She turned 8 in November. 49" tall 43 lbs (approximately. She hasn't been weighed in a while) Size 13 shoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Mom Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 My son is 8 1/2 years old. His stats: height: 55" weight: 73lbs. shoe size: 5 He's always been huge for his age. He was 10.5 lbs at birth. He actually just came down onto the chart. He had always been above the 100th%. He's now 95th%. These are almost the exact same stats for my DS7 (8 in April). He was also over 10lbs at birth. Dh's side of the family is all over 6' tall - including the women. His shoe size is a 4 though. DS8: Heigth: 54 1/2" Weight: 59lbs Shoe Size: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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