AboutHolly Cihla Expertise I am a mother of two girls, ages 2 years and 8 years. I have worked with children of varying abilities and ages for over sixteen years and am currently teaching junior high special education. I can answer questions on infant feedings, sleeping habits, play, developmental milestones and behavior and issues with school age children that include school, learning, behavior and home issues. I can also help you with wheat and gluten allergy diets as my youngest has a wheat allergy.
I CANNOT answer medical diagnosis questions, or things of that nature. If it is a medical issue, or you are just not sure, I always suggest checking in with a pediatrician.
Experience Experience in the area: I am a mother of a 2 year old daughter and an 8 year old daughter. I have worked with children of all ages for the last sixteen years in various forms. I have worked in the day care setting, as a nanny, at summer camps, and as a liason for families with children that have neuromuscular disease. I am currently a special education teacher that specializes in learning disabilities and minor behavior disorders. Organizations: I am a member of Kappa Delta Pi. I volunteer with the Children's Miracle Network and Children's Hospital. Education/Credentials: I have a bachelor's degree in special education and have been trained in the PBIS Behavior Method (Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies).
Expert: Holly Cihla Date: 7/3/2008 Subject: weight of baby
Question hello,
i am mother of 11month old baby,after 6month of my delivery i diagnosed by thyroid & i am breast feeding my child ,my sons birth weight 9 pound & as on today he is near 25pound , is this weight is normal?or this weight is due to thyroid as i am breast feed him,over all development is normal as he started walking ..thank u please let me know as soon as possible
Answer Rajeshri-
Thank you for the question. I checked a growth chart online and his weight was off the growth curve, but that's subjective. He was bigger at birth so I would take that into account. I can't remember what my youngest weighed at 11 months, but I think she was close to that if not more. She's two and weighs 32 pounds. If you are concerned with the thyroid issue, I would definitely check in with his doctor and discuss it. If the doctor is not concerned, I wouldn't be either.
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