Some simple digging turned up an adjusted growth chart for preterm babies. I'm not sure why we aren't comparing Evan to THIS chart as opposed to the growth chart for full term babies that our GP's office is currently using. According to this, Evan, who weighs 3.9 kgs, is precisely at the 50th percentile for preterm babies at 42 weeks gestational age.
Thus, our kid is average for growth.
Let's use the right tools, people! It saves new parents a lot of anguish and despair!
another thing to consider, are they using the standard chart that reflects formula fed babies? Or the WHO charts that show the growth of a breast fed baby? It makes a difference in the second half of the first year. Our family doc had never even heard of it. Sigh. Advocate for your proper tracking chart! Good for you for finding it!!!
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