1st, I want to thank you all for your prayers and words of encouragement. These last 2 weeks have been quite stressful, and knowing friends were lifting us to the Lord made all the difference. Ladybug had her weight recheck this morning. According to both our pediatrician and all I could find online/in books, a breastfed baby of Ladybug's age should be gaining 1/2 ounce a day. Some quick math told me that she would have had to be 9 lbs. 11 oz. to be on track for weight gain. I was a complete wreck this morning, my stomach in knots. We got the boys off to school, and tried to get on with our morning. Mr. P. fed the baby some mashed up banana mixed with my milk while I got a shower. I have to admit, it was nice to take a hot shower without a screaming baby in the background. For some reason, she always gets hungry as soon as I step under the spray. We got to the doctor's office a little late (par for the course for our family) and the nurse shepherded us into one of the exam rooms. After asking us what we've been doing for her weight issues, she had us strip Ladybug down and pop her on the scale. The moment of truth had arrived. I thought I'd puke. Our sweet baby girl weighed in at... ...9 lbs. 12 oz.!! Mr. P. and I fist bumped. The doctor said to just keep up with what we've been doing for her. And with that oh so sage advice, we left. I feel as though a literal weight has been lifted from my shoulders. It's been many years since I've been that scared and stressed out. I'd forgotten just how horrible it is to feel like the fate of your family rests on 1 little choice that could go wrong in a heartbeat. I'm glad that's over with. Again, thank you so much for your love and support. Ladybug thanks you too. Til next squeak,
10 Squeaks from the Maze:
I'm so happy everything went well, Brenna. I know we talked about all this already but i forgot to tell you about something. I had the opposite problem with Oliver. He was a big ol' chunker. There was a WIC nurse that told me I had to put him on a diet (he was less than a month old) because he was entirely too large. She threatened me if I didn't get him to an acceptable weight. Girl, it was horrible. So, in a weird way, I feel ya. I'm glad little missy is enjoying her food. :)
love ya!
Brenna, you are doing such a fabulous job! I'm so happy for you guys!
I am still SO excited for you about this!!! :) That is just AWESOME. You're doing a great job, mama!!! :)
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YAY!!! Keep up the good work.
Thank you for keeping us updated! I have been praying hard for you guys!
So glad she gained the way she needed to!
Glad she is gaining, as a mama of small kiddos I know how stressful "weight checks" are. (((hugs)))
I'm praying she continues on the up and up! And I can't tell you how relieved I was for you guys when I read your post-appointment update.
Woohoo~!! Praying she keeps loving the solids and keeps growing well! :)
:D That is a big huge (cheesey) grin if you can't tell. I'm so pleased you passed the "test" and can sleep a little easier now.
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